Overview

Mammoplasty, or breast augmentation surgery, is a procedure during which you can drastically increase your breast size. There are two methods through which the doctor can improve your breast area. The first one is by inserting implants in the breast area, and the second one is by performing a fat transfer to the breast area. This way, the volume, size and shape of the breast area will be greatly improved.

Breast augmentation can also help in case that both breasts have different sizes or shapes, causing asymmetry. In this case, the doctor can match both breasts to each other.

Breast Augmentation checklist :

· Would you like to increase the size of your breasts? · Would you like to make your asymmetric breasts more symmetrical? · Would you like to feel confident wearing a bikini? · Are you looking for the most experienced doctor for your breast augmentation surgery?

Types of Breast Implants :

Saline-filled Breast Implants
these implants are filled with sterile salt water. Saline-filled implants are very safe, because in case that the implant shell starts leaking, the shell will collapse
and the saline will be absorbed and naturally expelled by the body.

Silicone-filled Breast Implants
these implants are filled with silicone gel. The gel feels a bit more like natural breast tissue compared to the saline-filled breast implants. If the implant leaks,
the gel may remain within the implant shell, or may escape into the breast implant pocket. If you choose silicone-filled implants, it is recommended to regularly check
with your doctor whether the implants are functioning correctly.

Structured Silicone-filled Breast Implants
these implants are filled with sterile salt water, and contain an inner structure which makes the implant feel more natural.

Gummy Bear Implants
These implants, which are officially called form-stable implants, are sometimes referred to as gummy bear breast implants because they maintain their shape even
when the implant shell is broken. The consistency of the silicone gel inside the implant is thicker than traditional silicone gel implants. These implants also feel firmer
than traditional implants.

Surgery information

Surgery time : 1.5-3 hours

Anesthesia : General anesthesia

Downtime : 7-14 days. Stitch out is done 7-14 days after surgery (Recommended to stay at least 2 weeks in Korea)

Fasting : No food, liquids or gum starting from 8 hours before surgery

Surgery preparations
Please stop taking any non-essential medications and supplements, including but not limited to: Multivitamins, painkillers, Omega 3 Fish Oil, etc.
Please also stop smoking and drinking alcohol starting a couple of days before your surgery.

After 1 month, most of the swelling and bruising will have disappeared. The remaining swelling will go down over the course of the next 2~6 months.

Follow-up appointments
2 or 3 check-ups

Recovery time

1-2 weeks
You will experience bruising and swelling for the first 1-2 weeks. You will have to follow the doctor’s guidelines, which requires you to avoid any exercise / lifting, wear your surgical bra or compression garments and to rest as much as possible.

3-4 weeks
We recommend starting your displacement exercises around 2 weeks after your surgery, in case you received smooth, round saline or silicone implants during your surgery. Most bruising and swelling will have gone down quite a lot and you can start seeing the final result of your surgery. Tenderness will disappear and most bruising and swelling will have disappeared. After 1 month, you can slowly drink alcohol, visit a sauna/spa and do most activities without restriction.

2-6 months
Your breasts will start feeling and looking recovered. After a couple of months, the final result of your surgery can be seen. The breasts will be settled within their natural position. You can return to your normal exercise routine, and you can sleep on your side or stomach.