Anatomical “teardrop-shaped” breast forms are not new. They have existed for more than 25 years, but little by little they have been gaining more followers among surgeons and have become more known and demanded by the patients who come to our offices. Dr. Fernandez Conti, expert in Plastic Surgery, talks about the benefits of anatomical breast prostheses.
Advantages of anatomical breast prostheses
Among the advantages over traditional round breast implants, the naturalness of the results stands out above all. After a well performed surgery it is almost impossible to find features in the breasts that could make us suspect an aesthetic intervention. This is rare with round prostheses, since they tend to produce separated breasts and with a marked and more artificial upper edge.
Another important advantage concerns their durability, since they are more resistant to rupture than round ones due to the high density of the gel that fills them.
Disadvantages of anatomical breast prostheses
Their only disadvantage compared to the round ones lies in the possibility of a rotation that would alter the shape of the breast in the immediate postoperative period, which would force, if it were to occur, a new operation to reposition the implant. But with a correct operation (which requires more technical skill than for traditional prostheses) and an adequate postoperative period, this possibility is remote and more than compensated by its advantages.
Personalized treatment with anatomical breast prostheses
On the other hand, the great variety of existing forms for each volume allows us to achieve very precisely the desired result in each specific case. That is to say, the patient chooses her ideal objective, providing representative photos at the time of the pre-surgical consultation (with nuances or advice from the surgeon) and the surgeon chooses the prosthesis that will be closest to the ideal result.
What is the procedure and the postoperative period for anatomical breast prostheses?
The operation must always be performed under general anesthesia and most patients are discharged the same afternoon. The discharge is done without bandages or drains, but wearing a special bra that must be worn for two weeks.
The postoperative period has also changed a lot in recent years, due to a series of technical innovations and advances during surgery. It has gone from being really painful and with a prolonged sick leave to causing only mild discomfort. It has now been achieved that the patient can drive after two days and return to work (unless it is physically very demanding) after 4 days in all cases.