| | Aesthetica Breast lifts, Breast implants and Breast reduction surgery at Aesthetica Melbourne.
Your decision to undergo Breast augmentation is not only a medical decision, it is a personal one.
The perception we have of ourselves defines who we are and how we introduce ourselves to the world. Aesthetica Melbourne can help you through this process.
Our surgeons are two of the most experienced practitioners in this field.
Dr Fox has been performing cosmetic surgery for over 25 years and during that time has been at the forefront of introducing innovative cosmetic surgery procedures to Australia. Dr Fox was initially trained by the international pioneers of the procedures that he performs. Plastic surgeons, other cosmetic surgeons and general practitioners all refer patients to him and his own patients also refer their friends and relatives. Dr Fox and the Aesthetica medical team are committed to providing safe, effective and minimally-invasive cosmetic surgery techniques. Dr Fox’s skills are complemented by an experienced by our friendly team. Our other senior surgeon Dr Robert Reed is highly experienced with more than 20 years performing breast surgery. Consultations can be booked with either doctor.
Not every woman may feel the need for breast augmentation, but for many women it has afforded a state of great personal satisfaction and well-being.
There are many options available today for the woman who decides that augmentation is right for her.
The more you know about the procedure and the options involved, the better equipped you will be to make the decision that is best for you.
Remember, medical personnel can give you their recommendations and family members may tell you what they think you should do, but only you can make the breast augmentation decision that is right for you.
This information is designed to help you make an educated, informed decision. It is a good starting place for reference, but is not intended to replace any discussion with our medical consulting staff and principal surgeons, Dr Bruce Fox and Dr Robert Reid.
The Anatomy of the breast
The breast is made up of fatty, glandular and fibrous tissues.
Within it are blood vessels, milk ducts, fat, glands and sensory nerves.
A layer of fat surrounds the breast to give it a soft consistency and contour. Beneath the breast there is the pectoralis major, a large muscle which assists in arm movement.
Women's breasts vary greatly in both size and shape. The size and shape of your breasts are determined by the amount of breast tissue and fat present in them. It is also affected by factors such as age, past pregnancies, genetics and skin elasticity. Even breasts on the same body may vary, making one slightly different from the other. Such variations in size and shape are normal and they occur in most women.
Choosing Aesthetica Breast Augmentation
Some of the most common goals realized by women who have had breast augmentation are: enlargement of breasts; reshaping of breasts that are misshapen; reshaping and enlarging breasts that have lost their shape or fullness due to pregnancy or age; and balancing breasts differing in size and/or shape. Psychological and emotional benefits have included enhanced self-esteem, a more satisfying body image and personal gratification.
Breast augmentation can achieve many different goals.
Every woman's decision is different and should be made by her, based on her needs, desires and expectations.
The types of Aesthetica Breast Implants
Breast implants come in many shapes and sizes, with differing inner and outer materials. Together, you and your doctor will select the options that are best suited for you and most likely to achieve the results you desire.
In this section we outline some of the most important differences between various types of breast implants.
All breast implants have an outer pliable envelope enclosing either a liquid (saline) or cohesive silicon gel. The implant shapes are generally round, oval or contoured. The surface of the implants has traditionally been smooth to the touch, but now there is another option, a textured surface.
To achieve fullness and create the most natural breast-like feeling possible, the implants are filled with either: - saline (salt water) or
- cohesive silicone gel
Over 90% of implants now used in Australia are silicon gel.
The cohesive silicon gel, tear drop shape implants are the most commonly used at Aesthetica, as they are the most natural looking, and have been fully approved by the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Association).
How will your body react to breast implants
The body's natural response to any foreign object is to react against it.
The degree of this response is partly dependent on the biocompatibility of the materials that make up the foreign object. The more biocompatible a material is, the less the body will recognise it as foreign.
Scientists are continuously researching new materials that are biocompatible to the body. At present, the most common biocompatible material utilized in breast implants is silicone. This material is used in many medical implants such as pacemakers and joint replacements, as well as consumer products like antacids and preservatives.
The body will form scar tissue, made from collagen, around the surface of the implant – this is called the capsule. Capsule formation is a normal reaction to any implant.Surgical incision and placement choices<>. Usually breast implants are surgically inserted utilizing one of three traditional incisions: the inframammary incision, the periareolar incision, or the transaxillary incision. All of these incisions allow the implant to be placed either submuscular (below the chest muscle) or subglandular (between the chest muscle and your breast tissue.
No one incision and placement is right for every woman. Therefore, by knowing your options and discussing them with your doctor, together you can decide upon the best combination for you.
The inframammary incision is made in the skin fold below the breast, and the breast implant is inserted through this incision. The breast tissue is minimally disturbed, and the remaining incision scar is concealed within the fold of skin under the breast.
The periareolar incision is made along the edge of the coloured area around the nipple, and the breast implant is inserted through this incision. The incision scar is well camouflaged in this area. The transaxillary incision is made in the armpit and the implant is inserted through this incision.
An additional option that patients with ptotic or sagging breasts may elect to have during the breast implant surgery is a mastopexy (breast lift).
The inframammary incision is the most commonly used at Aesthetica to ensure your scarring is minimal and inconspicuous.
The surgical procedure
There are many important factors that may have an effect on your particular procedure, your recovery, and your results.
They should be well understood and carefully discussed with your doctor.
Some of these factors are:
- Your overall health
- Your chest structure and overall body shape
- Your healing capabilities (which can be affected by smoking, alcohol and various medications)
- Prior breast surgeries
- Bleeding tendencies
- Infections
- Shifting of implant
- Scarring from the incision
- Predisposition to develop a hardened capsule around the implant
Recovery period
During the first 24 to 48 hours after your surgery, you will experience some discomfort. Although every woman's recovery time is different, you should be able to resume many of your regular activities after about one week. You will need to wait at least one month before resuming any strenuous activities that involve the chest muscle. At Aesthetica we provide a complete after care plan with every procedure. This includes a series of post operative consultations, linked to lymphatic drainage and massage therapy
Potential risks
There are inherent risks and complications with breast augmentation as there are with any surgery. Your Aesthetica surgeon will discuss these risks with you during your consultation, before your surgery is performed. We encourage you to make a note of any questions you may have and discuss them with your surgeon and practice manager. Aesthetica breast surgery statistics are impressive, with a reoperating rate for all reasons being less than 2% over the past 10 years. In the fnal analysis the decision rests with you. Let us help you make that decision together - and together we'll reveal more of the you within... at Aesthetica, we're as sensitive about your looks as you are.
If you require further information, pricing, or a no obligation consultation, please contact Julie Dean via the email link below. We look forward to further communication.
Aesthetica Melbourne
55 Claremont Street South Yarra 3141 Melbourne Victoria Australia.
Freecall 1800 062 181 Phone 03 9829 7777 Facsimile 03 99829 7766
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Aesthetica Sydney - Enhance Clinic
793 George Street Sydney NSW Australia.
Phone 1300 699 433 Facsimile 02 9212 2201
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