If you decide to move forward with your cosmetic surgery journey, the final cost of your treatment will include everything needed to receive treatment successfully. Your cosmetic surgeon will work with you every step of the way to ensure you are fully aware of the breast augmentation cost in Sydney. Since each procedure is personalised to suit the patient, the fee of a breast augmentation will be based on your unique requirement.

Mastopexy is the medical terminology for a breast lift, whereas mammoplasty refers to breast augmentation. The difference varies in the technique used to achieve the final results. The main difference is that a boob job typically involves the use of breast implants, where a mastopexy utilises the existing tissue to revamp the current appearance. The contrast ultimately lies in the approach taken, which will be determined with you during one of your first consultations with our surgeon. Additionally, it is common for a cosmetic  surgeon to combine the two procedures to help women achieve a fuller, perkier bust.

Have you considered altering the appearance of your boobs through cosmetic surgery? You are not alone. Breast augmentation procedures offer solutions for women who are unhappy with the current contour, position, size or shape or their bust. Whether you are hoping to reverse ptosis or achieve more volume, a breast augmentation procedure can be tailored to suit your needs. Breast augmentation is an excellent option for patients who have struggled to reverse signs of aging or body changes that have caused loss of breast tissue.

In some cases, your surgeon may recommend combining numerous techniques or surgeries to ensure the best results. Below are some benefits of breast augmentation in Sydney:

● Boost confidence and self-image
● Youthful, natural-looking results
● Restored appearance after a mastectomy
● More prominent, feminine cleavage
● Correction of loose, sagging breasts
● Helps to fill out breasts that naturally lack fullness, particularly in the upper area
● Enhances lost elasticity in the breast tissue
● Corrects asymmetry or disproportionate breasts sizes
● Reduces uncomfortably oversized breasts

During your consultation at our office, you will discuss with our surgeon how you’d like to proceed. From there, they will be able to determine the best course of action and how to perform your breast augmentation. For a breast lift or reduction, for example, an anchor-shaped incision is made underneath the nipple. This allows your surgeon access to trim away unwanted tissue and fat so they can pull the remaining skin tight. Our surgeons can combine this with implants, which are typically performed in any of the following manners:

● Transaxillary: The incision for the transaxillary procedure is made in your armpit, which is ideal for patients who scar easily or develop keloids post-surgery.

● Inframammary: This method allows the most optimal approach, as your surgeon has the most direct path. The incision is made under the breast or along the breast fold, giving your surgeon the most direct route. Most breast implants are performed by way of the inframammary technique.

● Periareolar: The incision for this technique is made around the areola to help reduce the visibility of the scars. This procedure will only work successfully with smaller implant sizes, so it may not be suitable for everyone. Additionally, there is a higher risk of losing sensitivity around the nipples.

● Transumbilical: This is less commonly used, but may be ideal for patients with specific needs. The incision is made around the belly button and follows a path from there to insert the implant. As such, it will only work with saline implants that are inserted empty and then filled.

During procedures such as breast lift or an implant, the nipple may be repositioned entirely to help deliver a more natural appearance. Typically, this will be achieved with a periareolar incision (around the nipple).

On the other hand, non-surgical procedures can often have no downtime whatsoever, with many patients being able to return to their daily activities immediately after leaving our office. Injectable fillers, for example, are often regarded as a “lunch-time treatment” because they can be administered in as little as one hour and patients can return to work with minor redness and swelling at the injection site.

Every cosmetic surgery procedure has its dangers. Even non-invasive treatments can have side effects that you should be aware of before having them. Here are some risks you should learn to recognise and consider before getting a form of breast augmentation in Sydney.

● Capsular Contracture. When a foreign object, like breast implants, is placed inside the body, the body’s natural response is to create a capsule around the object, made of scar tissue. This helps to ensure the implants remain in place, among other things. For some patients, their body will continue to produce this scar tissue until it ultimately constricts the implant. This condition can cause the implant to harden or change the shape of your breast.

● Calcium deposits. Some patients may develop calcium deposit around their implants, which will appear on a mammogram, and may be mistaken for cancer. While these are not dangerous, it is recommended to test them to rule out any possibility.

● Infection. This is a possible risk with any surgery. Helping to keep the operating theatre and the patients free from bacteria can reduce the risk of contamination. If it does occur, antibiotics may help.

● Haematoma. While the odds of a cosmetic surgery causing a haematoma is increasingly slim, you should discuss the risks with your surgeon.

It’s important to remember that not all cup sizes are equal, so this is often not the best way to measure your implants. Having examples of what you would like different on your own body or what you would want to mimic from another person (such as a model or famous actress), can help us determine the overall appearance you seek. Additionally, you might not always achieve the best results with the same size implant on either side. Women who wish to correct minor asymmetry issues may benefit from using implants with a slightly different volume in either breast.

Our goal is to provide a different type of cosmetic surgery experience. We work carefully alongside our patients, talking to you in layman’s terms and providing in-depth examples to help you feel confident in your decision. Here are some common phrases you may hear during your journey to learn more about breast augmentation:

1. Unders and Overs
As we’ve mentioned above, there are many different breast implant options to choose from. We’ve discussed the various positionings available, such as subpectoral or subglandular. However, you may hear this referred to in other ways, including:

“Unders”, which is another term for breast implants that are placed under your chest muscle and your breast tissue aka submuscular. This approach is an ideal choice for women with small amounts of natural breast tissue.

“Overs,” or subglandular implants, are placed over your chest muscle but under your breast tissue. Very athletic women often choose subglandular placement because this approach does not interfere with your muscle.

2. Gummy Bear
You might have heard this term thrown around when discussing saline and silicone implant options, but you won’t see anyone reaching for a candy bag! Gummy bear implants refer to a type of silicone gel that is highly cohesive and allows them to retain their shape successfully over time. Additionally, gummy bears give the bonus of minimising any leakage in the unfortunate event of that one of the implants ruptures. This feature can help you avoid the deflated effect that occurs in the rare occasions when saline implants pop.

3. Drop and Fluff
This is a pretty straightforward phrase that refers to the healing process following breast implant surgery. As you recover, you will be waiting for your implants to “drop and fluff”, as swelling can cause them to sit higher than average on your chest wall. Over the next few weeks as inflammation and redness diminish, your breast implants will start to drop into their intended place before fluffing out and softening into a natural-looking position.

4. Bottoming Out
Unlike the previous listing, this is something you don’t want to see happen during the recovery process. The term bottom out refers to implants shift out of place, causing them to appear to be sliding down or dropping from the bottom. In some cases, this may occur in patients with larger implants whose breast pocket may be unable to maintain the weight. Breast implant revision surgery can correct this.

Remember that you should have realistic expectations before going into your breast augmentation journey. Our goal is to provide women with supple, full breasts that compliment your natural figure and work with your unique style and body contour. Your surgeon can help you narrow it down to sizes that will work to highlight your assets and enhance your silhouette.

There is no correlation between breast cancer and cosmetic surgery. Many women who have implants can go on to lead full lives, assuming they are in good health and practise healthy habits. Many patients ask how it will affect their ability to screen for cancer successfully, but it shouldn’t interfere with mammograms. During breast cancer screenings, you should be sure to tell your technician you have breast implants to ensure they don’t accidentally rupture them while testing.