Breast augmentation with new generation implants

Breast augmentation uses a new implant design. There is a mandatory 15-day cooling-off period between the first consultation and the operation. This is a good time to think about it.

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For all women who wish to undergo surgery, the questions that arise are not trivial. Hypotrophy, malnutrition, implants, scar location, surgery and possible complications.

How is breast augmentation surgery performed ?

Breast augmentation surgery, duration and procedure in video. Answers to the procedure and process of breast augmentation surgery can be found in the videos.

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What is the origin of breast augmentation surgery ?

new generation breast implantsBreast augmentation is a procedure designed to increase breast volume by inserting new generation breast implants or fat grafting (in specific cases only). Side effects include bruising, swelling.
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Where are the new generation breast implants placed in combination with the pectoral muscles ?

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Desire to be of legal age and at least 18 years of age in order to handle this cosmetic procedure with the necessary maturity. Very young, very thin girls wanting very large volume should be well thought out before making a decision and have good advice from a qualified and licensed surgeon.
It is suitable for women with underdeveloped breasts, but also for those who have lost the shape of their breasts due to pregnancy, weight loss or hormonal imbalances, sometimes with skin expansion resulting in « sagging » breasts. The « flannel effect ».

Lack of breasts (hypotrophy) – or sagging breasts are often physically and psychologically difficult to accept. The patient feels that her femininity is being violated! She does not feel good, she is self-conscious, she lacks self-confidence…

For girls who work in a nursery and have to carry a baby, it is recommended that they take about six weeks off work before returning to work. For top athletes, gym teachers, dancers and others, at least two months are needed to resume upper body training and wear a support bra for several months.

It is necessary to wait two weeks before taking a long flight. For example, for short-haul flights, it is possible to fly a few days after the operation to return home. For flight attendants, it is recommended to wait six weeks after the fitting of prostheses before undertaking long-haul flights, which are tiring and require a lot of movement of the upper body and upper limbs.

If the patient is under 35 years of age and has no family history of breast cancer, we can propose the placement of larger round implants combined with fat filling in the décolletage and a progressive junction between the prosthesis and the breast for a more authentic and natural looking result.

Yes, of course, the prosthesis is tested under very high pressure conditions, even underwater at a depth of 40 m, it is safe.

« Yes, they can be closer together because with more volume with support, they are closer together. However, if the breasts are assessed without support, they will be larger in volume and in the same orientation or axis as before surgery. »

Typically, the volume of residual breast gland is used for shaping to fill the lodge.

La plupart du temps, il s’agit d’une anesthésie générale légère qui vous permet de vous réveiller peu de temps après la chirurgie et dans certains cas, vous pouvez sortir le soir même.

dual plan technique
Dual Plan – Plan double

The prosthesis is placed behind the muscles above and behind the glands below. This technique combines the best of both worlds: the prosthesis is hidden at the top of the cleavage and is therefore completely invisible and difficult to reach. At the base of the breast, the prosthesis is the mobile and flexible posterior gland. There is no abnormal movement of the muscles in certain games like tennis or windsurfing.

Under general anaesthesia, the surgeon inserts the prosthesis behind the muscle or behind the breast gland.
– The process takes one and a half hours.
-The final breast size is achieved within one month.

There are two possibilities for newer breast implants:
– When the nipples are not too small, either by the nipple voices. The scar will cover the coloured part of the nipple.
– When the nipple is small and the patient wants a large volume, an incision of about 4 cm can be made in the submammary fold. This scar will be completely hidden by the natural sagging of the breasts. This method facilitates the placement of anatomically shaped implants.

The new generation implant in the front of the muscle
Breast implants in front of the muscle

The implant is placed behind the muscle if the thickness of the gland is very small and there is very little breast tissue. If the breast volume is sufficient (greater than 2 cm on the pinch test), the implant can be placed in front of the muscle behind the gland: this technique is not very painful.

 The new generation implant behind the muscle
Breast implants in position behind the muscle

We now have very advanced medications that eliminate all postoperative pain. However, the technique is more painful when the prosthesis is placed behind the muscle, resulting in greater expansion. Implant changes cause little or no pain because the implant is made. Finally, in the surgical technique, anaesthetic is injected into the groove to reduce post-operative pain.

Différentes formes d'implants mammaires
(2) Trans areolar scars under the nipple

To improve healing, surgeons prescribe silicone creams and pressure dressings to remove surgical marks. If the scar is still a little red, LEDs and pulsed light are used. Nipple scars can also be tattooed 12 to 18 months after surgery.

If the implant is made of soft silicone placed in a deep plane it is perfectly undetectable to the touch.

Yes, you should wear a compression bra for two months after surgery and continue to wear it during high intensity sports such as tennis, horse riding, windsurfing…

Annual follow-up visits after one week, 15 days, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months and then every year after surgery. The control of the plastic surgeon and the gynaecologist is double.

Yes, it is even recommended: the implant does not present any risk and there is no difficulty in interpreting the mammogram.

This is a delicate subject to deal with, always in the area of intimacy and privacy. Patients report that they feel better about themselves, feel better about themselves and feel more feminine and desirable after breast implants. As a result, there is some effect on sex life: according to some patients, the quality and frequency of sex life will increase.

It is advisable to wait a few months before starting a pregnancy to allow the breasts to heal completely. Indeed, under the action of pregnancy hormones, the breasts increase in size in anticipation of a possible breastfeeding. There are no contraindications to breastfeeding with a breast implant. Breastfeeding is therefore perfectly possible after the implants have been placed. Some of my patients started to conceive two months after the implants were placed without any effect on the pregnancy or the baby.

Some patients come for consultation because they do not want implants and prefer to use their own fat. This is possible if the patient is under 35 years old and has no family history of breast cancer. It is not possible with very thin patients because there is not enough fat.
Patients should be warned that the breast cannot grow more than a cup size and that breast fat remains relatively unpredictable, sometimes with asymmetrical resorptions. In some cases, post-operative mammograms can also be difficult to interpret, so it is necessary to contact a specialist radiologist and sometimes an MRI to complete the examination.
When the patient has no breasts at all and wishes to obtain a good volume, I recommend the placement of a small, medium-sized, round implant. Indeed, anatomical implants filled with soft silicone tend to anatomise over time, i.e. take on a pear shape, as the gel accumulates at the base of the implant, producing a very natural result.
In addition to breast implants with slightly visible edges or to improve the appearance of the cleavage, breast lipofilling can also be offered. Or when the loss of breast fat is very minimal, such as in the upper outer quadrant, and a small amount of fat is needed to achieve the desired results.
Fat filling by fat feeling lipofilling combined with small or medium volume breast implants can achieve very natural looking breasts and rejuvenated necklines.

Breast augmentation : which size to choose ?

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  • The patient expresses her wishes and the plastic surgeon advises and guides her in her choices.
  • Computer simulations can be made from photographs of the patient taken during the consultations.
  • The patient can attach photos of breasts from women’s magazines to give free rein to her imagination.
  • Patients try on different templates for different breast sizes.
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Breast implants and natural-looking breast prostheses

What are the techniques for breast augmentation ?

For breast implant :

Incision in the breast fold
(1) Incision in the breast fold

Most often in the breast fold (1)

Different forms of breast implants
(2) Trans areolar scars under the nipple

The incision is in the lower areola (2)

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(3) Incision under the armpit

(3) The incision under the armpit is practically no longer made.

The scars are usually almost invisible. An incision is then made at the location identified during the consultation, creating a pocket that rests on the patient’s chest and places the implant in front of or behind the muscle.

The procedure takes 30 to 40 minutes for each breast. A support band is placed at the end of the procedure and replaced by a support bra the following morning.
The surgery lasts 24 hours in a private clinic in Paris.

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Before after Breast Augmentation Plastic Mammary Implants Paris
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Note the questions you will ask your surgeon:
During a consultation appointment, the surgeon examines the patient in the Paris-Eiffel medical aesthetic centre, inquires about her health, examines her medical history, studies her morphology, observes her skin quality, muscle tissue and breast. To see the results in advance, the surgeons use a real-time 3D simulation of the breast augmentation to perform the breast implant placement.

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Information: When your breasts are small, you don’t have much skin. In this case, choosing breasts that are too big will not look natural : the skin will be stretched, the breasts will appear inflated and create a « bimbo effect ». When considering future pregnancies and physical changes, you should also be wary of gaining mass: today’s improvements should not be disruptive in the long term. There are limits to what you can achieve. The choice of size is therefore crucial. But if the choice is not good, surgery can be redone after a while to change the size of the implants.

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How long do breast implants last and when should they be replaced ?

Answer in the video resolution of this question

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The before and after results are on the picture

Which type and shape of breast implants to choose ?

Advantages and disadvantages of breast implants

a. Silicone breast implants

Fixed surface and volume breast implants pre-filled with silicone. Smooth implants are always rounded to avoid deformation due to implant displacement. There is no risk of silicone gel migration in case of implant rupture.

1. Advantages of filling with silicone :

—Limits the appearance of creases.
— Eliminates the risk of deflation.
— Close to the consistency of normal breasts.
— No spread to the surrounding tissue if the envelope breaks.

2. Disadvantages of pre-filled silicone implants :

— The product cannot be absorbed by the human body if the shell is broken.
— The risk of « coque » shrinkage (hardening) is slightly higher with macro-textured shells, but we now only use smooth or micro-textured implants.

It is important to monitor your silicone breast implants and to have a follow-up visit with a plastic surgeon for a proper examination.

b. What are the forms of breast implants ?

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Moderate profile round breast implant
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Anatomical silicone gel breast implants

Moderate high profile breast augmentation with a low-cut neckline without a bra

1. Round breast implants :

Round breast implants are filled with silicone. These implants offer the same volume in the upper breast as in the lower breast and have a greater pessimistic effect than pear-shaped or teardrop implants. Breast massage is recommended to keep the breast implants soft and mobile.

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1. Which patients can benefit from apple-shaped silicone implants ?

Young patients want a moderate breast size (300 cc or less) C cup or small D cup. This implant will give them natural breasts with a youthful appearance. This type of implant is also suitable for sportswomen, as the round implant can be rotated in their breast pocket without any consequences. The apple-shaped implants with large volume are suitable for patients who want very rounded breasts and a very sexy cleavage because the breasts remain round.

Large volume breast augmentation with natural results

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1.2 Anatomy of breast implants

Teardrop or medium round pear shaped implants Breast implants are filled with cohesive silicone that will not leak even if the implant ruptures. These implants are ideal when the result should be as natural as possible, providing more volume in the lower pole of the breast and less volume in the neckline. This implant does not require breast massage. The teardrop shaped implant is suitable for all body types.

1. Are anatomically shaped silicone breast implants the solution for more natural results ?

These are pear-shaped implants that take on the natural shape of the breast, larger at the bottom and more tapered at the top: this way, even greater volume is more natural. The disadvantage of these implants is the risk of swirling in the breast cavity: they are therefore not recommended for sportswomen, athletes, dancers, or bodybuilders.
If the implant moves in the groove, it will be necessary to propose a re-operation to reposition it. Anatomical implants are slightly more expensive than round implants.

2.1.3 Round or anatomical breast implants, which to choose ?

When a patient wants a breast augmentation, she has questions about the composition and shape of the implant. Regarding location, most European or Atlantic cosmetic surgeons use soft silicone breast implants. Saline implants offer more aesthetic advantages, but often disappointingly, folds are sometimes seen in the cleavage.
The new silicone gels are very reliable, safe, soft and imperceptible to the touch, especially when placed behind muscles or behind glands with sufficient remaining volume. These silicone gels are covered with a micro-textured envelope that reduces the risk of postoperative shells. In some cases, a polyurethane gel can be used to increase the adhesion of the implant to the deep tissue for better fixation.

1.4 How to choose anatomical or round breast implants

1. It depends on the patient's wishes and what is possible.

Case 1 : A 20 year old girl with hypoplasia.

In the case of a 20 year old woman who has mammary glands that do not develop at all (agenesis) with a flat chest (hypoplasia), the implant is normally placed behind the muscle so that it is completely impalpable. If the young woman wants a small size, a round implant of moderate size (200cc) can be a good choice. If she wants a very large size, it is easier to choose an anatomical pear shape to avoid a too rounded look and an unnatural cleavage.

I would never recommend the use of an oversized implant for a young woman with no breasts, as such implants are already difficult to place due to the lack of elasticity of the tissues and on the other hand a strong tension can make the breasts less natural.

Case 2 : 40 year old female patient with 2 children.

Consider a 40 year old patient with two children who has developed a melting breast gland after breastfeeding. In general, it is the upper external part of the breast that is most often atrophied, and if the breast is slightly sagging, it is sometimes wise to propose an anatomical implant that produces a natural effect and slightly raises the height of the nipple.

The shape you choose depends largely on your existing anatomy. In general, teardrop implants are used in all cases of breast reconstruction and mastectomy. At this stage, the advice of professionals involved in achieving the best aesthetic, in which it achieves a natural appearance, is essential. The shape I have chosen is round. Some studies have shown that the teardrop shape is rotatable. For me, textured, high-profile, rounded implants are the best. The teardrop shape I use in patients who have had their breast removed and need reconstruction. We basically insist on adding volume.

Reimbursement of breast implants and health insurance coverage

This purely cosmetic surgery will not be reimbursed by the Health Insurance. Except in cases of congenital breast hypoplasia (severe breast hypotrophy) in young women, subject to prior agreement.

The breast augmentation surgery will be performed by our team of professional cosmetic surgeons. The doctor will explain in detail the entire pre-operative breast augmentation process and the diagnostic tests you need to undergo to ensure that your health is suitable for the procedure. All of this will take place in one of our clinics, 12 Avenue Alphand, 62 rue de la Tour, 75016 Paris or 136 bis rue Blomet, 75015 Paris. The operation takes about 2 hours and the hospital stay is 1 day. Most patients will return to normal daily life within 2 to 3 days.

Appointments from Monday to Friday

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Our team will work with you to provide a complete and personalised service to achieve and control your results. In addition, you can make all post-operative visits at no extra cost. For us, your health and well-being are our top priority.

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Before surgery, perform a thorough examination :

  1. A pre-operative assessment is required.
    An anaesthetist must be consulted within 48 hours before surgery.
  2. A mammogram and/or an ultrasound scan are required unless the last check-up was very recent.
  3. A few days before the surgery, you must stop taking medications containing acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and anti-inflammatory drugs, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), warfarin (Coumadin) and other drugs that aggravate and complicate blood clotting, within 10 days before the surgery.
  4. To avoid phlebitis, it is advisable to wear compression stockings before the operation and until you leave the hospital.
  5. The surgery is usually performed under general anaesthesia and you must fast for six hours before the surgery, so do not eat or drink anything.
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Always tell your doctor :

  1. What medicines you are taking, even supplements or herbal medicines you bought without a prescription.
  2. If you are or may be pregnant.

It is essential to stop smoking. Smoking can cause healing problems. Call your doctor or tobaccologist on 39 89 (free number). If the liquid of the e-cigarette contains nicotine, you should avoid vaping, even without the tar. The vasoconstrictive effect of nicotine negatively affects healing.

The day of the surgery

  • Again, do not eat or drink after midnight the night before surgery.
  • Take any medication prescribed by your doctor, followed by a sip of water.
  • Wear loose-fitting clothing with buttons or zips on the front, such as a soft, loose-fitting bra without underwire.

Results of breast augmentation surgery

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The results after breast augmentation are usually immediate and very pleasing to the patient, with a natural look and firm consistency. Regular check-ups by your doctor and regular mammograms (if you are old enough) to ensure that there are no complications that need to be detected and treated quickly.

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Is it better to have the operation under local or general anaesthetic ?

General anaesthesia is commonly used, but local anaesthesia is also an option. The anaesthetist will discuss the most appropriate anaesthetic option with you during the consultation.
— Breast surgery is performed in a clinical operating theatre with complete safety and peace of mind for the patient.
— The procedure takes 1-2 hours and is performed under general anaesthetic. In some specific cases, you can use a local anaesthetic.

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Breast augmentation after breast hypoplasia :

Post-operative follow-up and duration of the healing process ?

  • Pain, treatment, swelling and bruising, sutures.
    Sometimes patients who live close to the clinic can go out the same day.
  • On waking up, the patient may feel tense and even a little sore, especially if the implant is large and/or placed behind the muscle.
  • This pain usually disappears after a few days.
    A painkiller is prescribed.
    Swelling and bruising may occur immediately – breast size is 10% to 15% larger than expected in the first few weeks.
    Patients may feel some discomfort when lifting their arms, which will gradually disappear over time.
  • After a few days, the first layer of bandage is removed to make room for a support bra.
  • It is recommended to wear a bra without underwiring day and night for 6 weeks.
  • No redon (drain) so they do not need to be removed the next day.
  • The sutures are absorbable, so there is no need to remove them, just cut the stitches and excess knots 8 days after surgery.
  • If non-absorbable sutures are used, they will be removed around day 7.
  • Patients should not drive for the first two weeks or lift weights for one month.
  • She should wait at least six to eight weeks before resuming physical activity.
    It takes about two to three months to see the final results, which is the time it takes for the breasts to become supple again and for the implants to stabilise.

Specific risks and disadvantages of breast implants ?

Breast implants, although primarily for cosmetic reasons, are still a legitimate surgical procedure that carries risks associated with any surgery, no matter how small. The post-operative process after breast augmentation is generally straightforward.
However, complications can occur, some inherent to all breast surgery procedures and others related to the placement of a foreign body in the breast. Let’s distinguish between complications related to the anaesthesia and complications related to the surgery.

Complications inherent in the breast surgery procedure :

Haematoma : The accumulation of blood around the implant is an early complication and can occur within the first few hours. If this is significant, it is best to return to the operating room so that the blood can be drained and the bleeding stopped at the source.
Serous effusion: The accumulation of lymphatic fluid around the implant is a fairly common phenomenon, usually associated with severe oedema. It causes only a brief increase in breast volume. It will gradually disappear spontaneously.
Infection : This is rare after this type of surgery. It may not be resolved with antibiotic treatment alone, followed by a few months of revision surgery to drain and remove the implant (before a new implant can be placed without risk during a second surgery).

What are the warning signs ?

Any change in the breast: pain, firmness, volume, reduction or appearance of a fibrous envelope around the implant. Most reports are of implant rupture with clinical or ultrasound warning signs. This is a known and serious complication of breast implant placement and requires reoperation. Ruptures reported to the ANSM occurred on average 7.6 years after insertion (standard deviation +/- 4 years). This average time does not correspond to the average life of the implant. Indeed, the ruptures expressed are generally those considered as « abnormal » by the declarer because they occur before the 10 years o implantation of what is considered as the usual median life of silicone breast implants. Some women have silicone breast implants that remain in place for a long time, but the implants should not be considered “set in stone”, meaning that they will wear out.

Other specific forms of infection :

  • Skin necrosis : insufficient oxygenation of the tissues due to a local lack of blood supply, which can be caused by excessive stress on the patient, haematoma, infection or heavy smoking. This is a very rare but worrying complication as in extreme cases it can expose the implant locally, especially with inconsistent sutures. Revision surgery is usually required and sometimes the implants have to be temporarily removed.
  • Abnormal scarring : The healing process involves quite random phenomena, sometimes the scars are not as inconspicuous as expected in the long term, and take on very variable appearances: enlargement, retraction, adhesion, hyperpigmentation or reduction of pigmentation, hypertrophy (swelling), and even abnormal keloid scars.
  • Sensory changes : These are common in the first few months but usually regress. Rarely, however, some degree of dysaesthesia (decreased or exaggerated sensitivity to touch) may persist, particularly in the areola and nipple.
  • Galactorrhoea/milk discharge : There have been very rare reports of unexplained postoperative hormonal stimulation, resulting in milk discharge (« galactorrhoea »), sometimes with collection of fluid around the implant.
  • Staphylococcal toxic shock : rare cases of this sudden generalized infectious syndrome have been reported.
  • Micro abscesses : more frequent, they develop on a suture and are rapidly resorbed after removal of the incriminating thread and local care.
    Pneumothorax is rare and will benefit from specific treatment.
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