Breast augmentation involves inserting breast implants to increase breast volume, improve their shape, or correct asymmetry. It is intended for women who want fuller breasts, or whose breasts have lost volume following pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss.
What Is Breast Augmentation?
Who Is It For?
This procedure is for adult women whose breast development is complete, who wish to increase their breast volume for aesthetic reasons, or who want to restore volume lost after pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How the Procedure Works
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A preliminary consultation assesses the patient's body shape as well as the quality and quantity of available breast tissue.
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The type, size and position of the implant are determined together with the patient.
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The procedure involves placing the implant, depending on the technique chosen, behind the breast tissue or under the pectoral muscle.
Implant Types and Surgical Approaches
The choice of implant (round or anatomical, size, texture) and surgical approach (under the breast, around the areola, or under the arm) is determined during the consultation, based on the patient's body shape and desired outcome.
Recovery
Recovery involves a period of discomfort and swelling in the first few days, along with wearing a compression bra for several weeks. Activities can be resumed gradually according to post-procedure instructions, with follow-up care provided over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is generally offered once breast development is complete, in an adult patient; the minimum age is discussed case by case during the consultation.
Today's implants have a long lifespan, but regular follow-up is recommended to monitor their condition over time; replacement may be necessary in the case of a specific medical indication.
In most cases, breastfeeding remains possible; this depends in particular on the technique and surgical approach used, to be discussed during the consultation.
This is a cosmetic procedure, generally not covered, except in cases of a specific medical indication.