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In this procedure breast size is enhanced by the use of implants (usually gel or silicone based). Implants can be used to return the breast to normal size during reconstructive surgery.

Augmentation can also be used to correct an imbalance in size between breasts.

Length

The procedure usually takes between one and two hours.

Procedure

Augmentation is carried out under a general anaesthetic. Various techniques are used to reduce visible scaring from the procedure: Implants may be introduced under the armpit or through the areola; another common technique is to make an incision under the breast allowing the breast itself to hide any scaring. Yet another technique allows the surgeon to use an endoscopic procedure, with the implant brought in through the navel area.

Recovery

Commonly, patients can return to normal activity within a week, with strenuous activity possible within four weeks. Temporary bruising and swelling are part of the recovery process and vary from patient to patient, all signs will usually be gone within six months. Scarring will result from any incision but will fade over time. Recovery is faster in healthy fit individuals who refrain from smoking.

Risks

Implants are liable to deflation, which will require the operation to be repeated. The procedure may result in a change of sensitivity of the skin and nipples. Capsular contraction, which is the formation of scar tissue around the implant, results in a hardening of the breast and can cause infection or bleeding.

A guide to plastic surgery regulations in the Czech Republic

The Ministry of Health is responsible for the health policies of the Czech Republic. It oversees a number of institutions such as the Institute of Health Information and Statistics and the Drug and Technology Control Institute.

Registration of physicans is handled by the Czech Medical Chamber, which is independant of government. The Chamber publishes the ethical code that physicians in the Czech Republic must abide by, the code is enforced by the Disiplinary Council. The Chamber is also responsible for registering recognized surgical specialists such as plastic surgeons.

Plastic surgeons must belong to the Society for Plastic Surgery (Společnost plastická chirurgie). The society is currently reorganizing its membership structure, allowing full membership only to specialists in Plastic Surgery: At present the society is open to surgeons in related fields such as Otolaryngology. Once membership is restructured the Society plans to list its membership online.

The Czech Society for Aesthetic Surgery is a younger organization whose membership is focused on cosmetic surgeons. The society has an online list of its members, all of whom are full plastic surgeons.

Education

The Czech system of medical education is harmonized to E.U standards. A basic medical degree requires 6 years of training. Access to specialty training is limited. Plastic Surgery (Plastická chirurgie) requires a minimun 5 year registrar period.

The Czech Republic has a mandatory system of Continuing Education, points are obtained for attending training seminars and lectures. Re-accreditation takes place every 5 years. Roughly 100 hours of training is required in each accreditation period.

Complaints

The Czech Medical Chamber has a disipinary section, The Honorary Board. This addresses complaints against registered physicians.

Storage and Access to Medical Records

In addition to the ethical rules of the Czech Medical Chamber, physicians and clinics must comply with the governments Act on personal data protection. A data protection agency oversees the enforcement of these rules.

Doctors have an ethical requirement to respond to resonable requests for access to personal data, in as short a time as possible.

Resources

Czech Medical Chamber
Tel: +420 257 215 285
Fax: +420 257 220 618

Email: foreign3@clkcr.cz
Website: http://www.lkcr.cz

The Office for Personal Data Protection
Website: http://www.uoou.cz

Society for Plastic Surgery - Společnost plastická chirurgie
Email: MUDr. Aleš Nejedlý – secretary: nejedly@mediclub.cz
Website: http://www.spch.cz (in Czech)

Czech Society for Aesthetic Surgery
Webiste: http://aps.cls.cz/eng_index.htm
List of members: http://aps.cls.cz/eng_info_pro_verejnost_seznam_clenu.htm

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