Breast shape and volume may change due to factors including but not limited to time, hormones, pregnancy, breast feeding or sometimes genetics. Women interested in adjusting the volume of their breasts may wish to discuss surgical options.

Breast augmentation is a procedure to enlarge the breasts, often with silicone or saline implants, whilst maintaining a proportionate aesthetic.

Broadly speaking there are 3 main groups of patients who ask for breast enlargement:

• The patients (age 18-25) with underdeveloped breasts
• The patients (30-50) following pregnancy who are looking to address lost volume
• The patients who want to increase their breast size

The decisions that we will help you make are outlined below:

• Silicone vs Saline implant
• Shape of implant – Round vs teardrop (anatomical)
• The shell of the implant – Smooth vs Textured
• The placement of the incision
• The volume of the implant

Breast feeding is not affected as the implant is placed behind the breast tissue and therefore the relationship between the milk ducts and the breast tissue is not interrupted. Whilst the surgery does not impede each breast’s ability to produce milk, there are of course many other factors which influence whether a woman can breast feed or not.
Breast augmentation is performed under a general anaesthetic in an accredited hospital as either a day case or overnight stay.
If you are having a mammogram you need to inform the radiographer so that they can do different views in order to image all of the breast.

BREAST AUGMENTATION

Dr Damien Grinsell – Before & Afters

AHPRA Registration: MED0001207555

Registered medication practitioner, specialist plastic surgeon (specialty registration in surgery – plastic surgery)

It is important to remember, any invasive procedure carries risks and individual results may vary depending on factors, not limited to but including age, genetics, diet, lifestyle and existing medical conditions. These are true and accurate images. Outcomes shown are only relevant to these patients and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience. Before any surgery, we recommend you consult a qualified health practitioner who should discuss with you at length these risks including possible complications and recovery/aftercare instructions specific to your procedure. If unsure, always seek a second opinion from a specialist plastic surgeon.

BREAST AUGMENTATION

Dr Mark Baldwin – Before & Afters

AHPRA Registration: MED0001151389

Registered medication practitioner, specialist plastic surgeon (specialty registration in surgery – plastic surgery)

It is important to remember, any invasive procedure carries risks and individual results may vary depending on factors, not limited to but including age, genetics, diet, lifestyle and existing medical conditions. These are true and accurate images. Outcomes shown are only relevant to these patients and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience. Before any surgery, we recommend you consult a qualified health practitioner who should discuss with you at length these risks including possible complications and recovery/aftercare instructions specific to your procedure. If unsure, always seek a second opinion from a specialist plastic surgeon.