CosBeauty Magazine #80

Quick
facts
Price
Costs will vary between
patients and surgeons;
however as a guide
you’ll be looking at
anywhere between $6,000
and $15,000 for breast
augmentation in Australia.
Length of
procedure
one to three hours,
depending on the
technique used and your
individual anatomy.
Recovery time
You can typically return to
work within a week, and
to full activity within a few
weeks; however the final
results of your surgery
may take several weeks as
swelling subsides.
reast augmentation,
implants, boob jobs…
whatever your preferred
nomenclature, breast
enlargement surgery is more popular
than ever and continues to be the
number one cosmetic surgery.
For many women, whether
they are naturally small chested
or their breasts have changed
in size and shape over time,
enhancing their breasts can be
a life-altering event that reaps
significant rewards, both physically
and emotionally.
The term ‘breast augmentation’
was once synonymous with large,
obviously fake breasts that were
often disproportionate to the
patient’s build. In recent times,
breast augmentation trends have
increasingly favoured naturallooking
enlargements that balance
a woman’s figure.
These days there’s a wide range
of different breast implants, shapes,
sizes and textures. Modern day breast
augmentation is all about natural
looking breasts – gone are the days
of rock-hard, noticeable implants.
An experienced and skilled surgeon
will ensure a tailor-made breast
implant for each patient to offer the
most natural looking and feeling
result possible.
Research spanning decades
has helped formulate surgical
and aesthetic techniques that
have placed breast surgery at the
forefront of today’s plastic and
reconstructive arena.
The expertise garnered through
years of investigation from leading
surgeons around the globe means
breast surgery today offers more
individualised results, with less
scarring and reduced downtime
following surgery.
The implants used in breast
augmentation have been
finessed through both design and
manufacturing. Features to reduce
the risk of capsular contracture
and prevent implant rotation, gel
diffusion and implant rupture help
achieve superior results with fewer
incidences of complication.
Surgical techniques have
also changed. Different implant
placement and incision sites afford
breast augmentation patients more
options in scar placement and
aesthetic outcomes. Surgical advances
in breast reduction have lead to
improved results, with less downtime.
And a greater understanding of
breast anatomy and aesthetics has
made correcting deformities, such as
tuberous breasts and asymmetry, more
effective than ever before.
These have changed the concept
of breast augmentation from a
purely volumetric to a 3D
architechtural approach offering
predictable outcomes.
Generally, the preferred breast
implants used in Australia are
silicone-gel filled, which is regarded
as one of the most common and
compatible materials for implanting
into the body. They tend to feel softer
to the touch and more like natural
breasts than saline implants.
There are a number of choices
to discuss with your surgeon,
including the location for the
incision, the type, shape and size
of the breast implant, and its
placement. These are all dependent
on your body shape and size,
natural breast tissue, as well as your
expectations and desires. As every
woman’s physiology and presenting
conditions are different, the way
breast augmentation is carried out
varies with each individual.
It’s important to choose an
experienced surgeon who will not
only consider your desires but also
take into account your height, weight
and natural breast size and shape.
Choosing an appropriate implant
and positioning it correctly are keys
to achieving beautiful results. With
the extensive range of implants now
available, alongside ever-evolving
technology and surgical techniques,
there is an ideal fit for everyone.