Breast Augmentation Before and After

Potential candidates for breast augmentation

During your consultation, your surgeon will check your body type, health history, and goals. In general, you are a potential candidate if:

• You had surgical removal of the breasts.
• You have asymmetrical breasts.
• You have fully developed breasts.
• You have realistic goals.
• Your breasts are too small.
• Your breasts have lost volume.
• Your breasts lack fullness.

To know more about the different breast conditions that the procedure can correct, feel free to visit our breast augmentation image gallery.

Benefits of breast augmentation

This surgical procedure can offer the following benefits:

• It improves your breast size and shape.
• It increases your self-confidence.
• It gives you a youthful breast appearance.

The breast augmentation procedure

During the procedure, you will receive general anaesthesia to minimize any discomfort. Once the anaesthesia has taken effect, your surgeon will create an incision in your breast. This allows the surgeon to insert the implant into the breast pocket. After the incision is created, the implant will be inserted above or below the fan-shaped muscle under your breast. Once the implants are secured in place, your surgeon will close the incisions using sutures. A thin tube may be inserted in your breasts to allow blood and fluids to drain freely. Your surgeon will then cover the incisions with sterile gauze to protect it.

After the procedure, you will need to wear support bra to minimize swelling. You will also need to take pain relievers and anti-inflammatories. If your condition is stable, your surgeon will allow you to go home. Prior to discharge, you will be given instructions regarding wound care, dressing change, and when to return for follow-up.

Limitations of breast augmentation

This procedure has the following limitations:

• Implants do not prevent your breasts from sagging.
• It does not correct extreme degree of breast sagging.
• You will need a breast implant removal in the future.
• You will need routine breast scans.
• You need to wait at least 3 to 6 months after the procedure before becoming pregnant.
• There’s a chance that the procedure will not achieve your desired cosmetic results.

To find more details about breast implants surgery, please visit our main breast augmentation page, or contact us to schedule consultations.