For breast augmentation, methods such as breast implants, fat injections, and volume-enhancing treatments with pre-filled fillers are used. The most common procedure is breast implants, and two types of silicone implants are used: round and teardrop-shaped. The choice of these models is based on your desires and needs. The main difference is that teardrop-shaped implants provide less fullness in the upper chest area.

Beyond their shape, implants are also categorized into two types: silicone gel-filled and serum-filled. Silicone gel-filled implants are more similar in appearance and consistency to breast tissue. Serum-filled implants, on the other hand, are more fluid and looser but easier to insert.

How Is the Procedure Performed?
Breast augmentation surgery takes approximately 1-2 hours.

There are two areas on the breast where implants can be placed: behind the mammary gland or behind the pectoral muscle. The looseness disadvantage of serum-filled implants is compensated for by placing the implant behind the pectoral muscle.

The implant is inserted through the inframammary fold, around the nipple, or in the armpit. The implantation point, placement area, shape, and size of the implant are determined by considering many factors. From your skin type and nipple shape and position to your exercise habits, body shape, and height, all factors should be considered to ensure the most appropriate and natural appearance for you.

It’s important to remember that the type and size of the implant, the incision location, and whether the implant is placed under or over the muscle are all individually tailored to the individual. None of these variables will result in a definitively positive or negative outcome for everyone. Using the appropriate method is essential for optimal results.

What is the Treatment Duration?
Following the surgery, which is performed under general anesthesia, you will be dressed and fitted with a sports bra. A drain is placed in the surgical area to drain any leakage and prevent blood and edema accumulation. The drain is removed after 24 to 48 hours, and you can be discharged from the hospital the same day.

It’s beneficial to rest for two days when swelling is intense and to avoid excessive arm movement. You can return to your daily routine on the third day, once the swelling subsides, but you cannot resume sports activities for three weeks. On the fourth day, the bandages on your chest are removed, and for two weeks, you’ll wear a thin bandage to protect your stitches and allow you to shower. Your pain, which subsides within three days, should be completely gone within five days.

As with any surgery, redness will persist for the first three months. Within a year, the scar will become much closer to your body color and less noticeable. Regardless of the implant placement location, carefully placed stitches in the correct locations will make the scar virtually unnoticeable.

Do implants cause loss of sensation in the breast?
Very rarely, temporary numbness in the nipple may occur. Permanent numbness has been reported in 5% of cases.

Do silicone implants interfere with breastfeeding?
No, they don’t. However, pregnancy is not recommended during the six-month postoperative recovery period. Furthermore, implants do not interfere with milk production and secretion.

Are there any alternative methods to implants?
Various fillers and fat injections can be used to enhance breast fullness. However, the effects are temporary, and it’s necessary to repeat the procedure every 3-6 months, especially after fat injections, to prevent further loss.

Will there be future sagging?
If there was no sagging before surgery, there won’t be any sagging afterward. However, over time, the implant may experience a slight downward shift, which is a loosening caused by the implant’s own weight.

Do breast implants cause cancer?
Numerous studies have investigated whether silicone implants placed in the breast and other organs can cause cancer. These studies have found no link between implants and cancer.