Breast Augmentation in Cosmetic Surgery

By Doctor Waldemar Weiss

23 November 2017

As the saying goes, small is beautiful. Although in some cases, these words are not entirely true.

Many women would prefer, for example, that nature had given them larger or rounder breasts. This is why breast augmentations remain one of the most popular procedures in my profession.

The first attempts at breast augmentation in Europe date back to before the Second World War. The techniques were primitive and consisted of inserting small cotton bags, which were then sterilised in hot water and placed inside the patient's chest.

Silicone implants appeared after the war and techniques became more professional.

Rumours concerning silicone, suggesting it could be dangerous to health and lead to immune diseases, emerged but after years of intensive research, they proved to be false and unfounded.

Nowadays, for this type of procedure, we use implants filled with silicone or dense saline solution, and their shells are made of silicone or polyurethane.

There is no guarantee that polyurethane coatings are 100% safe and neutral, and they are also very difficult to remove (if necessary). Therefore, in my practice, I prefer the use of silicone coatings.

The shape of the implants can be round or anatomical, and depending on their size, they may differ from one another by just a few millimetres.

Therefore, before the procedure, it is important to choose a specialist you can trust.

The exact method of implant placement depends on several factors (such as adenocarcinoma coverage) and is associated with the desired result.

The most important thing is the appearance of the breast after surgery: it must always be as close to natural as possible.

For advice regarding the recovery period, you should listen carefully and follow all the recommendations of the surgeon who performed the procedure. Although it is impossible to completely avoid scarring, a good surgeon knows how to conceal them (around the nipple).

What sports should be avoided? Is it possible to breastfeed after this type of surgery? How long will I be in pain? These are all questions you can ask your specialist during the pre-operative consultation.