Breast augmentation and modeling – methods

Breast augmentation, breast implants

Usually, we want to have everything smaller – thighs, buttocks, hands, bellies – we serve ourselves restrictive diets, exercise and generally strive after reducing weight. Meanwhile, at the same time, most women would like to enlarge their breasts. In the interwar years, attempts were made to enlarge the breasts using various materials: beeswax, ivory, glass, beef cartilage and even Teflon. As you can easily guess today – none of these methods worked. It was not until the 1960s that silicone implants were used for breast enlargement for the first time. Dr. Thomas Cronin in 1962 performed first breast implant surgery on Timmy Jean Lindsay, a thirty-year-old mother of six children.

Breast augmentation surgery

In our Clinic in Warsaw, patients can use two methods of breast augmentation and modeling. We provide natural methods such as increasing breast volume with autologous fat taken from the patient during liposuction and breast enlargement with silicone implants.

The patient is qualified for surgery during interdisciplinary consultation.

Our radiologist Dr. Lisowska advises on the choice of method (implants or autologous fat tissue transplantation) in terms of structure and possible changes in the mammary gland itself detected during ultrasound examination. On the other hand, the surgeon Dr. Barwijuk helps to choose the appropriate shape, size and type of implant as well as determines surgical technic which will be used while surgery. Method depends on the desired effect and body structure of the patient. If patient takes lipotransfer under consideration, surgeon while consultation discusses places from which adipose tissue can be taken.

Breast Implants

The most popular breast augmentation method is the one using the silicone implant. During surgery under general anesthesia, the surgeon places the implants under the muscle or under the breast gland, achieving sustaining effect of enlarging and lifting the breast. In our Clinic, we use Mentor implants with silicone filling for almost all surgeries, sometimes we use Motiva implants. Patients can choose between two types of implants: round (countered) or anatomical (tear drop). They are available in several types – with different sizes, profiles and shapes.

Round implants allow you to achieve the effect of full and lifted breasts. Their profile resembles a larger or smaller hemisphere. Implants have several projection heights: standard, medium, high and ultra-high. Anatomical implants are shaped in such a way as to most resemble the appearance of natural breasts (have a teardrop shape).

Breast augmentation with fat

An alternative method of breast enlargement without implants is autologous fat transplantation.

Fat tissue transfer is a proven method of breast augmentation, giving a natural effect of filling the breast without the use of silicone. Adipose tissue is taken from a selected part of the body and given to the breast, modeling their shape and firming. The treatment thanks to the possibility of retransposition of adipose tissue gives extensive possibilities of body contouring.

Indications

Breast augmentation with fat transfer is recommended for woman who:

want to extend body sculpturing treatments such as abdominoplasty or liposuction to achieve an even better effect
want to enlarge breast as naturally as possible
are struggling with the problem of low breast drooping

Breast augmentation with implants is recommended for women who:

want big breast
have relaxed breast (this is often a consequence of pregnancy when the breast increases significantly, and after postpartum period, even when a woman is not breastfeeding, they lose their original appearance and firmness. Breastfeeding, skin aging processes, glandular involution and large weight loss also causes breast relaxation.
have breast asymmetry (it is possible to enlarge one breast to even asymmetry)
want implant replacement for a bigger one or with a different shape

Contraindications

Irregular blood pressure
Problems with blood coagulability
Skin problems
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Changes in breast tissue
Infections

Health problems disqualify woman for breast enlargement surgery

Preoperative recommendations

The required tests for breast augmentation are:

blood type
morphology
urine general test
coagulogram – APTT, INR, PT
ECG after the age of 40
HBS antigen
electrolytes
sugar level
breast ultrasound (examination valid one month before surgery)

All examinations that must be performed before the procedure can be done in our Clinic in Warsaw.

How to prepare for breast augmentation surgery? Two weeks before the surgery, the patient must not take medications such as aspirin or its derivatives, vitamin E and any antitussive or drugs for influenza, as they may affect prolonged bleeding during surgery. We also advise to reduce smoking significantly.

You should stay on an empty stomach for 6 hours (without food and drink) before surgery.

Surgery details

What does the breast enlargement surgery look like with silicone implants?

Incisions are made in breast folds and this way silicone implants are placed. For small implant sizes, they can be placed with a cut around the nipple. The silicone implant can be placed under the pectoral muscle or mammary gland. How it will be placed depends on the patient’s anatomical conditions. The breast augmentation procedure is completed with intradermal continuous sutures and special compression garment forming breast post operatively. Scars remaining after breast enlargement surgery are almost invisible.

What anesthesia is used during breast augmentation surgery?

Breast augmentation with implants takes place under general anesthesia.

How long does breast augmentation surgery take?

The breast augmentation procedure takes about 1.5-3 hours depending on the method and anatomical abnormalities.

Postoperative / postoperative period

After the procedure, the patient stays in the Clinic for one day, depending on the recommendations given by doctor.

Every patient must always be aware that any procedure carries out a risk of complications and that is crucial to follow the postoperative recommendations that you receive at the Clinic along with an information card.

The recovery period after breast enlargement surgery lasts about 4-6 weeks, you should lead a well-balanced lifestyle and avoid physical strain.

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of breast augmentation surgery?

The cost of breast augmentation surgery is always determined with the patient during the qualification consultation. The approximate cost of breast augmentation with implants is around 16,000-18000 PLN. The price of breast augmentation with autologous fat is 10,000 – 12,000 PLN. An additional advantage of breast augmentation with your own fat is liposuction of a problematic body part, thanks to which you can achieve the effect of modeling the body.

Does breast augmentation surgery affect breastfeeding?

Women who want to enlarge their breast with silicone implants and at the same time think about breastfeeding in the future should decide to place the implant under the pectoral muscle with a cutting line in the breast fold but not around the nipple. This location of the implant does not affect the possibility of breastfeeding.

Who can have breast augmentation?

Breast augmentation is an operation that can be performed in all women over 18 years of age who have no contraindications and who are dissatisfied with the appearance of their breast.

Does breast augmentation hurt?

Breast augmentation surgery is performed under general anesthesia, which is why the procedure is not painful. However, the patient may feel pain after the surgery. Nevertheless, the issue of how you will feel is individual. Patients usually take painkillers on an ad hoc basis, not longer than 7 days.

Is breast augmentation with silicone implants safe?

Contemporary plastic surgery technics offers safe treatments for breast augmentation. The implantation of silicone is a safe method of breast enlargement and was designed in such a way to guarantee high safety. However, having breast surgery always has the risk of complications, which you need to be aware of.

Do breast implants need to be replaced?

There is no need to replace currently used implants, they are safe and can remain in the patient’s body throughout her life. However, pregnancy, breastfeeding or other factors may cause the need to replace implants.

How many years after first augmentation breast implants can be replaced?

Usually, women decide to exchange implants after 10-15 years. Sometimes they decide to exchange implants to a bigger volume which usually takes place after 5-7 years post first augmentation.

What bra to wear after breast augmentation surgery?

Special compression bra should be worn for a minimum of 6-8 weeks after breast augmentation.

Does breast augmentation with fat give permanent effect?

The procedure of breast augmentation with autologous fat is completely safe, because it is not associated with risk of rejection of foreign tissue by the body. Unfortunately, the results of breast enlargement with this method depend on whether the patient has tendency to gain weight or weight loss in the first place from this area of the body. If so, you may lose some fat cells in this area if you lose weight. If a constant body weight is maintained, the effect will remain.

Where is the best place in Warsaw to have breast augmentation?

Regardless the method of breast augmentation – with implants or with fat, it is crucial to choose prestigious clinic in which the procedure will be performed by a doctor with extensive experience in performing breast plastic surgery. Putting yourself in the hands of qualified surgeons guarantees achieving satisfying effects of breast augmentation.