Beautiful You Holidays breast Frequently Asked Questions

Am I an ideal candidate for Breast Augmentation? +

If you are unhappy with the shape of your breasts you are an ideal candidate for a breast augmentation. If you are looking for projection and lift as well as a change in shape and size, you should look at a breast augmentation with a lift.

Am I an ideal candidate for Breast Lift Surgery overseas? +

If you feel that your breasts are sagging, you are the ideal candidate for a breast lift. If you are looking for a change in shape and/or size, you may want to get a breast augmentation with a lift.

Is there a lot of swelling involved with breast procedures? +

After your surgery, you will be in a surgical bra or bandaged. Because skin is removed and tissue is rearranged it takes time for the swelling to subside and your breasts to settle, so you can expect to be bruised, sore and swollen, but your surgeon will provide you with painkillers. Bandages are often removed after several days, and after that, it is often recommended you wear an athletic or support bra until swelling subsides.

Is there much pain associated with breast procedures? +

As with most surgical procedures, there is pain, swelling and discomfort. However, this can be managed with painkillers from your surgeon. Wearing surgical bras and athletic or support bras will make a huge difference to any pain that you might experience.

What age are breast procedures performed? +

These procedures are common in women of various ages and as long as you are fully developed it is okay to undergo this surgery, assuming you have thought this through and understand that as with any cosmetic surgery procedure, your surgery will not turn you into someone else and you should not rely on your procedure to change your life. It is also important you take into consideration pregnancy and breastfeeding if you are younger, as pregnancy can stretch and reduce the volume of the breasts, these factors can counter the benefits of breast lift and augmentation surgery

What are the risks of breast procedures? +

Risks and complications are minimised by using our highly-skilled, trusted doctors and nurses. However, with every precaution taken complications can still occur. These are rare and few patients experience any issues. If you have any concerns about your procedure and the possible preconditions and risks, discuss them with your doctor and nurses.
Potential Risks of Breast Implant include:

There is the chance of a capsular formation, a fibrous layer our bodies forms naturally around foreign bodies, such as breast implants. This can distort the shape and feel of the breast and in rare cases lead to the capsule needing to be removed and the implant replaced. However, newer implants have reduced this problem.
Some women have reported an increase or reduction in nipple sensation following breast enlargement. These are often temporary changes, but in few cases have be long term.
Implants leading or breaking, which is very rare and less likely with modern implants. However, the shape and feel of the breasts can change if this were to happen, which could lead to the removal of the implant.
The implant can sit partially above and partially below the inframammary fold, known as a double bubble.
Skin can ripple and wrinkles can appear on the skin near the implant
Breast implants could impact your ability to breastfeed, however, there no evidence suggests there are health risks to the child
Excessive scarring

What is a Breast Lift? +

A breast lift is used when you are unhappy with the projection of your breasts, for example, the might be sagging. There are three major kinds of breast lifts, which all depend on the type of incision:

The donut: A donut-shaped incision is made around the areola. The amount of lift with this method is limited, so the technique offers mild correction for sagging.
The lollipop: Vertical incisions circle the areola and go down. It is becoming a popular option as it offers correction for moderate to severe sagging.
The anchor This incision starts with lollipop incisions, then adds horizontal incisions along the breast crease. This is an older technique is that offers correction for extreme cases of sagging.

It is common to get a breast lift with an augmentation, which changes not only the projection but also the size and shape of your breasts.

When will I be able to see the results? +

It is imperative to understand that it may take several months for your breasts to settle into their new place and the full results of your augmentation and/or lift may not be visible for many weeks. This is due to the swelling in the area, which takes time to subside.