BREAST ENLARGEMENT

Frequently Asked Questions

In medicine, silicone (not to be confused with silicon, the crystalline material which microelectronics are made of) is used as a component of numerous products, e.g. probes, catheters, coatings of puncture needles and pacemakers, gloves and wound dressings, heart valves, joint replacements etc.

In soft tissue surgery, silicone implants are used for body contour correction.

The first production process for silicone polymers was patented in 1958. Silicone is produced as elastomer, silicone gel or silicone oil, silicone is ever present in our daily lives, as anti-foaming agents for cooking, as water-repellent for clothing, as electrical insulation etc. Intensive studies have not provided evidence of allergic reactions to silicone.

Yes, there is a great variety of implants and our team will discuss these with you at your consultation.

Most women who are interested in breast augmentation want a natural look and an aesthetic balance of their body. Choosing the right implant shape and size is essential.

We will show you the different types of breast implants and explain surgical techniques so that together we can weigh the pros and cons and choose the best breast implants for your needs. During the consultation, please speak openly with us and communicate your personal wishes and goals for the procedure. This is the only way to create realistic expectations. Your body is unique and these needs to be considered when choosing an implant as it is important to consider your individual needs and characteristics and ensure the breast implants best suited for you: volume and size should match your physique, so the implants are comfortable over time.

There are many different implants available, because every woman is unique, and each body is different. With so many available options, you and your surgeon can find the implant for you. Round Implants Round implants stimulate the breast of a young woman. They are evenly shaped in the upper and lower half.

Anatomical Implants Anatomically shaped implants replicate the chest of an adult woman. Their upper half is a bit flatter and the lower half is rounder.

Breast implants can be inserted and placed in different ways. Where the incision is made depends on the results of your preliminary examination. The type of insertion and how the implants are positioned is determined by several factors: your anatomy, your personal preferences and your surgeon's recommendation. INFRAMAMMARY INCISION: The most common incision for breast augmentation. It lies in the fold below the breast.

TRANSAXILLARY INCISION: A surgical incision in the armpit.

PERIAREOLAR INCISION: A surgical incision around the areola.

Complications are uncommon but can include asymmetry, implant dislocation, increased scarring, incorrect implant position, sensory disturbances, palpable implant edges, infection, and capsular contracture. You should always discuss the possible risks and outcomes with your surgeon prior to breast surgery.

Infections associated with breast implants are extremely rare. Infections of unknown aetiology that occur after implantation should be treated as quickly as possible. Use of antibiotics, drainage or implant removal followed by subsequent insertion of new implants after the infection has been successfully treated may be indicated.

The formation of a capsule of connective-tissue around an implant is a normal reaction to a foreign body. The undesired tightening of this capsule (capsular contracture or capsular fibrosis) can result in changes to the shape as well as to the position of the implant.

A capsular contracture may never occur at all, or it may occur after weeks months or years.

Extensive independent study show no connection between silicone gel filled breast implants and autoimmune diseases.

The extensive studies currently available show that women with breast implants are not subject to a higher risk of breast cancer than women without breast implants. In other words, a breast implant has no influence on the occurrence of breast cancer.

Permeation of low molecular weight silicone gel through the intact implant shell cannot be completely excluded, but the gel usually remains within the capsule. In contrast to previous generations of implants, only negligible traces of gel can be found in the connective-tissue capsule around state-of-the-art implants. This is due to the significantly improved quality of the implant shells that are now equipped with a diffusion barrier preventing gel permeation.

Pain may occur post operatively in the area of the surgery as well as in the pectoral muscles and the arm when the arm and shoulder are moved. Please consult us as quickly as possible to clarify pain following your operation. Persistant pain is uncommon.