Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. Its goal is to increase the volume and improve the shape of the breasts, delivering a natural result through the placement of silicone implants or via fat transfer.
The choice of brand, size, shape of the implants, their placement location, and the surgical approach are analyzed and discussed extensively during your visit. These characteristics vary for each patient and are tailored to your preferences and unique anatomy.
Consultation Session
During your initial consultation visit, the primary goal is to clearly define your personal desires and expectations from the procedure. The surgeon will evaluate whether you are a suitable candidate for the surgery through a detailed clinical examination, which includes measuring your breast dimensions. It is important to know that breast asymmetry is completely normal and, in some cases, may persist after the surgery. Your overall physical condition will also influence the choice of technique: specifically, whether the implant will be placed under the breast gland or beneath the pectoral muscle. During the session, you will try on external implant sizers to help choose the size that best fits your desired look. During the discussion, all available options will be presented, along with the most appropriate recommendation, as well as comprehensive information regarding potential risks and complications that may arise.
How the Procedure is Performed
Through a small incision in the crease under the breast, the implant is placed under the mammary gland, beneath the pectoral muscle, under the muscle fascia, or using the dual-plane technique.
What Implants are Used?
All of our implants are latest-generation, high-quality, certified cohesive silicone gel implants.
Anesthesia & Hospital Stay
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and typically requires an overnight hospital stay.
Associated Risks in Breast Augmentation Surgery
Breast augmentation is a safe procedure with limited risks. The most common complications are postoperative bleeding and infection. In cases of severe infection, it may be necessary to remove the implant and reposition it after a few months. After surgery, nipple sensitivity may temporarily change—either decreasing or increasing—but it usually returns to normal over time. Rare, long-term complications include capsular contracture—a fibrous scar forming around the implant that hardens and distorts the breast’s shape, requiring a new surgery to remove it; however, state-of-the-art implants with the lowest possible rates of capsular contracture formation are utilized.
Frequently Asked Questions
Immediately after the surgery, you will feel a slight pressure in your chest. Your skin will adjust to the new shape and the initial swelling will subside within a few days, at which point this sensation will disappear. You can take a shower starting two days after the procedure, but you must be careful not to remove the waterproof tape covering the incisions until your follow-up examination at the clinic. You will need to wear the sports bra provided to you, day and night, for 6 weeks.
The incisions are small and placed in the crease under the breast, so they are not visible in most positions. The scars are usually more prominent during the first few months; however, with proper care, their thickness and color gradually decrease within a few months, and they become less noticeable.
Most women return to mild daily activities and to work within the first few days after surgery, depending on the demands of their job. Sports activities can be resumed, on average, after 6 weeks. It is important to listen to your body: pain serves as a protective sign, so if certain movements cause discomfort, it is best to avoid them. In the following months, swelling gradually decreases, but sleeping on your stomach may still cause discomfort for some time. Additionally, sudden movements may cause momentary discomfort, which will become increasingly rare over time. Full recovery is typically complete in about one year.
If no complications have occurred and you remain satisfied with the result, there is no reason to change your implants. Breast augmentation aims to improve your current condition, but aging, lifestyle changes, or fluctuations in weight may affect the shape of your breasts over time.
Breast augmentation is not expected to affect or cause problems with breastfeeding.