Breast AugmenTation Surgery (With Implants) OVERVIEW

Breast implant surgery, otherwise known as breast augmentation or breast enlargement surgery, is Esteem Aesthetics’ most performed procedure. We use the very latest techniques to produce beautiful results that enhance and complement everyone’s physical frame and requirements. Our plastic surgeons have mastered the art by performing this procedure in literally hundreds of women.

There are many decisions to make when considering breast implant surgery with Esteem Aesthetics, including the type of look you desire, the type of implant to use, its size, shape as well as the location of any surgical incisions, pocket locations and placements. The best choices for these are, of course, individually determined and are best made in consultation with one of our plastic surgeons.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What type of implants do you use?

Silicone gel filled implants are most commonly used in breast augmentation surgery at Esteem Aesthetics. They contain a gel which is usually termed ‘cohesive’. We use:

• Mentor implants, Nagor implants and Motiva implants

• Smooth, microtextured and nano textured implants

• Round and tear-drop (anatomical) shaped implants

• A wide range of different projected implants (commonly called profiles; example include: high profile, extra high profile, moderate profile, and low profile)

• A complete range of implant sizes

Where are my incisions? 

The incisions our plastic surgeons primarily use at Esteem Aesthetics is the infra-mammary incision. This is an incision underneath the breast in the breast fold. This approach is associated with the lowest complication rate. Esteem Aesthetics’ surgeons use a short scar and a minimal touch approach by employing the Keller Funnel technique.

Where are My implants placed?

The implant can be placed on top of the pectoralis major muscle (subglandular) or underneath the pectoralis major muscle (submuscular/dual plane). Where it will be placed will be dependent on your specific needs, the outcomes you want to achieve, your lifestyle and most importantly your anatomy. At your consultation with Esteem Aesthetics’s plastic surgeon you will be educated on implant pockets, and the pros and cons associated with each particular placement. This will help you make an informed decision. 

How do I select my size?

At your consultation at Esteem Aesthetics, detailed measurements of your breasts will be taken by your plastic surgeon. These measurements are necessary not only for narrowing down your implant choices but also to plan your surgery and ensure that the implants you eventually select are appropriate in size for your frame and that your breasts and nipples are correctly positioned over the implants and do not sit too high or too far out to the sides.

Based on these measurements, you will be shown the various implants that could achieve the look you desire. We have a large range of implant styles, shapes and sizes at Esteem Aesthetics for you to try in a crop-top so that you can visualise and compare the likely degree of enhancement each can give you. Although your surgeon will guide you through the implant selection process, he will ultimately leave the final choice of size up to you. 

What type of anaesthetic do you use?

Esteem Aesthetics performs all breast augmentation procedures under general anaesthetic administered by a specialist anaesthetist. The surgery is performed at a private accredited hospital. It is usually conducted as a day only procedure. Sometimes, depending on the patient’s health, or complexity of the procedure, your plastic surgeon may advise you to stay overnight in the hospital. Drains may or may not be used.

Are implants Lifetime devices? 

Breast implants are not lifetime devices. You must be aware that at some point in your life your implants may need replacing. Sometimes, they may need replacing in a few years and other times, not for many years. Based on literature and studies, the average life expectancy seems to be vary between 8 to 16 years. Sometimes the replacement of implants is by choice (eg. to change size) although sometimes they need to be replaced because of complications, such as a symptomatic capsule forming around the implant or perhaps rupture of the implant.

Are silicone implants safe?

In recent years it has come to light that certain texturing techniques may pre-dispose to increased ongoing inflammation around the breast implant which could lead to a rare condition called ALCL. The incidence of this is around 1:25,000 compared to the risk of breast cancer which is around 1:8. In other words, this condition is very rare indeed. Latest generation implants such as ones with micro-texturing or nano-texturing have been shown to minimise inflammation and capsular contracture rates. 

Breast Implant Illness. Is it real?

While multiple scientific studies have confirmed no association between implants and connective tissue disorders, there are patients with hypersensitive immune systems, breast implants (and dental implants/coils/orthopaedic metalwork/ heart valves etc.) may cause local and systemic symptoms. This is termed Breast Implant Illness (BII). Breast Implant illness is still being studied.

What are the risks?

At your consultation at Esteem Aesthetics, the risks and complications associated with breast augmentation surgery  will be discussed with you in detail.  Prior to undergoing surgery, you must have a detailed understanding of the risks and complications. General Risks of surgery include: Bruising, bleeding, infection, anaesthetic risks, and scarring. Breast Augmentation related risks include: Capsular contracture, fluid accumulation around the implant pocket, numbness, displacement of implants, animation of implants, rotation of implants (if tear drop implants are used), rippling, wrinkling, need for secondary surgery, asymmetry, and more.

PRICING & AVAILABILITY

What is the cost of breast augmentation surgery?

Breast Augmentation Surgery – Sydney and Brisbane Pricing

$8,800* all inclusive – Motiva Round/Mentor Round/Nagor Round Implants
$10,500* all inclusive – Motiva Ergonomix /Teardrop implants

The total cost of breast augmentation will include the following:

1. Doctor’s Fee

2. Private Hospital Theatre and Bed Fee

3. Anaesthetist Fee

4. Breast Implants x 2

The above prices are based on straight forward cases. Straight forward meaning: You do not have moderate to severe ptosis and a lift is not required, you do not have chest deformities, you do not have breast deformities such as tuberous breasts and there is no significant asymmetry we need to correct.

Cost of Consultation : $250.00

The cost of the consultation fee (face to face, Skype or FaceTime) is payable at the time of the booking. This amount is non-refundable/transferable amount in an event of a no show, cancellation, rescheduling, change of mind etc etc. You are essentially paying for the time we are exclusively reserving for you.

Please do not book an appointment if you are unsure of your availability. The consultation date and time is exclusively booked for you.

What should be my next step if I am interested to pursue this option?

Your first step is to see your Gp and organise to get a referral to see our surgeon. Once you have received your letter of referral, kindly call the clinic on 1300 378 336 and schedule an appointment for a consultation with our plastic surgeon.

Patient financing & PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS

Is there patient financing?

Patient Financing is completely independent from the clinic. For patients wanting affordable payment plans please apply directly with Total Lifestyle Credit. This facility is subject to approval. Our advice to all patients is to be financially responsible when undertaking finance for elective surgical procedures.

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Breast Implant Surgery

Risks & Complications

Breast Augmentation surgery is purely an elective surgery. What does this mean? It simply means that you this is not lifesaving surgery, the decision to undergo this surgery is purely based on the individual choice. Surgery always comes with risks even in the hands of the best and most experienced surgeons. . It is extremely important to comprehend the risks and its financial implications prior to saying “Yes I am ready to proceed”  

Please see below some of the risks associated with the procedure:

Hematoma (a collection of blood in the pocket around the implant) which may  require a return to the operating theatre for its removal under anaesthesia. 

Infection either of the wound itself or within the pocket around the implant. Wound infection is managed as with any surgical wound infection with dressings and antibiotics.  In contrast, when infection occurs around an implant two returns to the operating theatre will be necessary: the first to remove the implant, and the second, several months after the infection has been eradicated, to insert a new implant.  

Capsular Contracture is the commonest cause of breast firmness after augmentation and its correction requires surgical revision. The incidence varies with the characteristics and placement of the implants. There are various grades of capsular contracture to determine its severity. Should this occur, you will need to decide to either remove the implants or remove and replace the implants. Do understand, that re-occurrence of capsular contracture is a known risk and this is something you will need to consider. 

Scars:  A scar will always result whenever the skin is surgically cut.  While every effort is made to place scars in areas where they will be minimal or inconspicuous, healing and scarring is very variable in different persons and in different areas of the body of the same person.  How well a person will heal cannot be exactly predicted or controlled.  Pigmented, wide or thickened scars (hypertrophic or keloid) could occur if you are prone to them.  If you cannot deal with the possibility of a scar – DO NOT HAVE THE SURGERY. 

Asymmetry of the Breasts or Nipples:  It is understood that the two sides of our face and body are different and asymmetrical and this includes the chest, breasts and nipples.  Although we may wish our two sides to be identical, it is understood that it is not possible to make them so.  No two breasts are mirror images of each other and in some women they can be very different.  While breast implant surgery can;  sometimes reduce those differences it can also sometimes magnify them. 

Rupture of Implant: Implants may rupture at any time after surgery even without apparent cause.  A ruptured silicone gel implant may result in gel migration, inflammation and the formation of silicone granulomas.  A ruptured saline implant will simply deflate and the saline be absorbed without any harmful effect on the body. Whilst implants may be covered by warranty from the manufacturer, there will still be theatre fees and anaesthetist fees that need to be paid. 

Stretch Marks:  Stretch marks such as those seen on the skin of the abdomen after pregnancy or major weight loss may also occur on the breasts. The more the person’s skin has to stretch to accommodate the implant the greater the risk of developing stretch marks. Stretch marks may not appear until after pregnancy or many months or years later. If you are prone to getting stretch marks, you may very well get them after surgery even if the size of implant you choose is conservative. 

Numbness:  In cutting the skin small nerve endings are also cut that can result in numbness around or adjacent to the surgical area. Sensation usually returns in a matter of months or years as the small nerve endings re-grow.  It may be unequal between the two sides.  Most numbness goes away in time.  Rarely does an area stay permanently numb.  So whilst the possibility is low, the possibility is there, 

Sagging of the Breasts:  Many patients seem to think that they can go braless after breast implant surgery. This is not the case. Infact now with heavier weight on the chest, all the more you need support from a bra, While women with breast implants may sag no more than those women of the same breast size without implants, implants do have some weight and can over time cause some sagging of the breasts additional to that resulting from pregnancy, ageing and weight gain. Weight fluctuations post surgery can affect the results. 

Synmastia (‘Uni-Breast”):  This refers to the loss of the normal midline separation of the two breasts.  In its most advanced form the pockets on each side merge to form a single pocket.  Further surgery is required to correct it. This can happen when you choose an implant larger than recommended. 

Double Fold’ or ‘Double Bubble’:  This refers to the persistence of the former crease under the breast along with the newly created crease thereby causing a double bubble appearance.  It may improve over time.  Otherwise it will require further surgery to correct it

Interference with Mammograms:  The presence of breast implants of any type can interfere with mammography and the early detection of breast cancer.  Mammograms may also be more uncomfortable with implants since they require squeezing the breast with pressure.  This pressure of mammography could rupture a silicone gel implant or cause deflation of a saline implant

Muscle Weakness:  Whenever the implants are placed under the muscle some weakness of the muscle usually results because of the partial detachment of the muscle from the ribs that is necessary to accommodate the implant. So be warned that you will not have the same muscle strength as you did before surgery.

One must accept and recognise that the practice of medicine and surgery is not an exact science and you paying for the performance of the surgery not a guaranteed result. This is extremely important to understand. 

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N.b. The Esteem Aesthetics website provides general information about surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures. General information is not a substitute for professional medical advice and treatment, and should not be accepted in place or in preference to a consultation with one of our qualified doctors.

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