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Breast Augmentation

What is a breast augmentation?

Breast augmentation, or what’s known as a boob job, is performed to increase the size of the breasts to achieve larger, robust and cosmetically appealing breasts. A breast augmentation can be done in two ways:

  • Fat transfer to enhance breast size: This method offers a natural way to increase breast size. It involves a safe and careful fat-harvesting procedure, ensuring your safety, performed by a licensed healthcare practitioner. The fat is extracted from specific parts of the body, such as the thighs, hips, stomach, back, and arms, using liposuction. It is then injected into the breasts, providing a natural and cosmetically appealing increase in volume.
  • Breast implants are the most widely used prosthetic implants to increase breast size and help restore breast size and shape, offering a significant boost in confidence. In 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a type of silicone gel implant, also known as a gummy bear implant, that maintains its shape perfectly when cut into two. These implants offer a variety of options, including various shapes such as doughnuts or teardrops and textures, empowering patients to choose what's most suitable for them. More importantly, these highly utilised medical devices provide comfort to patients who have undergone a mastectomy or require surgical reconstruction following trauma or a congenital abnormality, reassuring them and providing a sense of ease.

Why choose breast augmentation?

Breast augmentation is a life-altering procedure that not only helps you achieve fuller, vivacious breasts but also offers long-term benefits. It can restore the chest area due to lost tissue volume after a traumatic injury or breast cancer, providing a lasting solution and a renewed sense of confidence.

What to expect after breast augmentation

While breast augmentation offers immediate results, the full effects of the procedure may take some time to become noticeable. It's a gradual process, with the miraculous changes becoming more apparent as the swelling subsides over the first few weeks. The incision lines may take several months or even a year to fully disappear. This gradual transformation requires patience and understanding, as well as strict adherence to your post-operative instructions and regular follow-ups with your surgeon.


FAQ

1How will I be prepared for surgery?
During your consultation, Dr Phalafala will assess your medical history, examine the breasts, take precise measurements, and evaluate factors such as nipple placement and skin elasticity. Pre-operative photographs may be taken to assist with surgical planning. You will also discuss implant options, the surgical approach, and the type of anaesthesia to be used. It is important to share any relevant medical information, including current medications and allergies, to ensure a safe and effective procedure.
2What should I do before the procedure?
Dr Phalafala will advise you on how to prepare in the weeks leading up to surgery. This may include specific medical tests, temporarily stopping certain medications, avoiding smoking, and arranging for someone to assist you after the procedure. Closely following these pre-operative instructions is essential for reducing surgical risks and promoting a smooth recovery.
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