Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to enlarge the breast.

In breast augmentation surgery, a breast implant is placed underneath the mammary tissue or under the muscles of the rib cage to achieve the desired size of the breast.

If there are problems with the appearance of the breast along with the size, a mastopexy (breast lift) and other reconstructive operations can be done in the same session.

Women may prefer breast implants to make their breasts appear larger and better toned.

On the other hand, they may need breast augmentation for the reconstruction of the breast (the combination of reconstructive and cosmetic indications), if one or both breast is removed due to breast cancer

Therefore, breast augmentation is performed for the following conditions

    o Woman feels that the breast is too small

    o Asymmetry of breasts

    o Removal of one or both breasts, most probably due to cancer

    o Changes in size, tone or shape of the breast as a result of physiological processes such as aging, weight loss, and childbearing

You should discuss the aim of breast augmentation with our plastic surgeon in order to get the most realistic and satisfactory outcomes.

Breast augmentation is performed by an expert plastic surgery team mostly under general anesthesia. Therefore, you will be unconscious during the surgery and you will feel nothing, including pain. 

Your plastic surgeon makes the incision on a natural crease of skin, also known as inframammary crease or fold, to hide the incision line. However, incision can be made on areola or armpit, whenever required. Your plastic surgeon will decide the place of the incision and inform you before the surgery.

Then, a pocket or cavity is created between the breast and the rib cage, and the breast implant is placed in this pocket according to the plan your plastic surgeon and you made jointly before the surgery.

Finally, the implant is centralized, the incision is stitched and the breast(s) are covered with a gauze dressing. If deemed necessary, your plastic surgeon may place small tubes, also known as a drain, that are removed in your first follow-up visit.

You will be preoperatively informed about type, shape, size and surface features of the implant and the best implant is selected in line with your condition and preferences.

• Procedure time: 1-2 hours
• Overnight stay: 1 night
• Anaesthetic: General
• Final Result: 2 -8 months