Many women naturally have a rather small breast or suffer from a loss of volume after pregnancy. They wish for a beautiful, full breast that harmonises with their body proportions. A breast augmentation can make this wish come true. Surgical breast augmentation (mammaplasty) is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic operations.
Reasons for a breast augmentation
A breast augmentation is usually performed for aesthetic reasons. For many people, a full, firm breast is part of a beautiful, feminine body. Self-confidence suffers when the breasts are genetically small. Women perceive this as a flaw and then feel unattractive.
In addition, a loss of breast volume can occur after a pregnancy or significant weight loss. The stretched skin does not recede afterwards and the breasts sag. Likewise, the natural ageing process can cause the breasts to become slacker and more wrinkled. The breast augmentation can then be combined with a breast lift (mastopexy) to shape full aesthetic breasts once again.
Some women decide on an implant to compensate for a malformation, e.g. to correct an asymmetry of the breasts, or as reconstructive surgery (breast reconstruction) after an accident or breast cancer, for correction and rebuilding of the breast. Surgical breast augmentation can create two beautiful, symmetrical breasts and lead to a positive body image.
Breast augmentation with high-quality implants
Dr. Özdemir uses exclusively high-quality breast implants from renowned manufacturers. The implants are filled with shape-stable silicone gel, have a double-walled silicone shell and are leak-proof. There are many shapes and sizes to choose from.
For the shape, you can choose between various round and teardrop-shaped (anatomical) models. Round models fill both the lower and upper breast area. They thus provide a push-up effect and create a particularly beautiful, full décolleté. This makes the breasts appear larger than they are.
Teardrop-shaped breast implants, on the other hand, are somewhat narrower at the top and fuller towards the bottom. The décolleté then appears flatter than with the round models, but provides a very natural result.
The implants can achieve an enlargement of one to two cup sizes; if desired, significantly larger changes are also possible.
Consultation for a breast augmentation
As a specialist in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Dr. Özdemir specialises in breast augmentations and has many years of experience in this field. After a conversation about your wishes and ideas as well as a physical examination, he will advise you in detail. He can tell you which surgical method and which implant are best suited in your individual case.
On request, he will also show you before-and-after pictures of breast augmentations that have been released by former patients. Furthermore, Dr. Özdemir will explain the course of the breast surgery as well as the risks and possible complications of the operation.
Feel free to arrange an appointment for a consultation about breast augmentation in Vienna, Austria.
Different surgical methods
Every procedure is planned individually and carried out by Dr. Özdemir. The implants are placed under the breast tissue or under the chest muscle. The decision about exactly where the implants are positioned depends on various factors such as the natural breast shape and size, the size of the desired implant and the patient's physique.
If the breast is firm, the implant is usually placed under the chest muscle. This forms an inner support that holds the implant. If the breast sags somewhat, e.g. after a pregnancy, positioning in front of the muscle may be sensible. The small incisions required for this are made hidden beneath the breast or in the lower area of the areola. They are barely visible later.
Course of the breast augmentation surgery in Vienna
Dr. Özdemir proceeds as tissue-sparingly as possible and operates with the smallest possible incisions in order to keep scarring to a minimum. In most cases the incision is made in the inframammary fold, as the risk of infection here is very low. Dr. Özdemir then forms a pocket and inserts the implant. The incisions are finely sutured and taped.
The operation takes about 1–2 hours. It is usually performed as an inpatient procedure under general anaesthesia. You can be collected one to two hours after the surgery or stay in the clinic for one night.
After the breast augmentation
To achieve an optimal result, you should wear a special support bra and strap for 4–6 weeks after the operation. This allows the implants to integrate optimally with the surrounding tissue. You should avoid exercise during this time. In the first few days, swelling and tension, and even pain in the breast, can occur, which can be treated with painkillers. After about a week you can go back to work (office activity). Strenuous physical exertion should be avoided in the first few weeks.
Breast augmentation with autologous fat (lipofilling)
If you only wish for a moderate breast augmentation (up to one cup size), the missing breast volume can also be achieved with autologous fat. The breast then appears visibly fuller and well-shaped. Beforehand, excess fat is gently removed from the body by liposuction (e.g. from the thigh, abdomen or buttocks). The fat is then prepared for the autologous fat transplant (lipofilling) and afterwards injected into the breast with fine cannulas. Dr. Özdemir places the fatty tissue precisely to model the breast. The operation is usually performed under general anaesthesia.
The procedure can also be an alternative to surgical breast augmentation in cases of asymmetry (a noticeable difference in size between the two breasts). However, some changes, such as the position of the nipples, cannot be altered by an enlargement alone; additional scars are then usually created.
The breast can be enlarged with autologous fat by about half to one cup size. If a somewhat larger enlargement is desired, the treatment can be repeated later. A combination with a breast augmentation using implants is also possible at a later stage. For very slim women, however, augmentation with autologous fat is not suitable, as there must be enough fat reserves available for fat removal.
