Breast Augmentation – Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for a Harmonious Appearance and Increased Self-Confidence
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures, during which silicone implants (breast prostheses) are used to achieve the desired breast shape and volume. During the operation, a skin incision is made at a pre-agreed location—under the breast, around the nipple, or even in the armpit—then a pocket suitable for the implant is created and the prosthesis is inserted. At the end of the surgery, the different tissue layers are sutured, ensuring an aesthetic and natural-looking result.
When is breast augmentation indicated?
The demand for breast augmentation most commonly appears in two groups:
Naturally small breasts – women whose natural breast volume is smaller.
Loss of breast volume – women who have lost breast fullness after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or significant weight loss, often accompanied by sagging.
In plastic surgery practice, a third group also exists, for whom—due to physical or psychological factors—breast augmentation would not necessarily provide a real solution. In such cases, consultation and discussion are recommended instead of surgery.
Silicone implants
Modern plastic surgery uses implants filled with cohesive gel, which do not leak and provide a feel similar to natural breast tissue. Implants may be round, teardrop-shaped, or anatomical in form, with a textured surface. Implant size is always determined by the patient’s wishes, anatomical characteristics, and the professional judgment of the plastic surgeon.
Breast augmentation techniques
There are several options for implant placement:
Subglandular (under the breast gland): ideal in cases of mild sagging; the implant makes the breast firmer.
Submuscular (under the pectoral muscle): suitable for smaller, firm breasts; the implant contour is less visible and the risk of sagging is lower.
Dual plane: the upper part of the implant is placed under the muscle, the lower part under the gland.
Subfascial: between the muscle fascia and the muscle; a more complex technique with a higher risk of bleeding, not suitable for everyone.
If necessary, breast augmentation can be combined with a breast lift.
Surgical scars in breast augmentation
The incision may be placed:
in the inframammary fold (under the breast),
along the edge of the areola,
through the nipple,
or in the armpit.
The advantage of an incision under the breast is that the scar is thin and barely visible, and the implant can be positioned very precisely. Incisions around the nipple are mainly used to correct the position or size of the nipple.
Anesthesia
Breast augmentation can be performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis, allowing the patient to go home on the day of surgery. General anesthesia or epidural anesthesia is also available upon request, usually with one overnight stay.
Complications and risks
Modern silicone implants used in plastic surgery are safe; however, a specific complication of breast augmentation may be capsular contracture—the abnormal tightening of the capsule that forms around the implant. This can rarely cause pain or impair the aesthetic result, but if necessary, it can be corrected with another plastic surgery procedure.
Other complications—such as bleeding, wound-healing problems, or infection—are relatively rare, and proper preparation, thorough examinations, and careful surgical technique minimize these risks.
Breast augmentation prices
The cost of the surgery depends on several factors:
Whether a breast lift is also required in addition to augmentation.
The type of anesthesia: local anesthesia or general anesthesia.
The type and size of the implant, which within the standard range used at our clinic, does not significantly affect the price.
You can find specific prices here.
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