Answers to the 12 most frequently asked questions on breast enlargement :
HOW LONG DOES THE SURGERY TAKE ?
The surgery takes an average of 1 hour.

IS THE SURGERY PAINFUL ?
No, the procedure is pain free.

WILL THERE BE ANY SCARRING ?
The incisions are positioned so that, the scars are barely visible even straight after surgery. After a couple of months, only faint lines can be seen.

WHY IS THE FIRST CONSULTATION SO IMPORTANT ?
At ELYZEA Cosmetic Surgery, your wish is our command. Prior to all surgery, you will be able to discuss in depth all aspects of your treatment with our specialists and obtain comprehensive expert advice and information.
The first consultation is important for us to understand correctly what your wishes and expectations are (in this case, your desired shape and cup size), to acquaint you with the various procedures available and let you know what exactly you can achieve. The surgeon will also suggest which implant best suits your body. Breast enlargement is nevertheless an extremely safe procedure and complications are usually minor and very rare. Only then can you make a well-informed decision.

ARE THERE ANY POST-OPERATIVE GUIDELINES I NEED TO FOLLOW ?
Yes. During the first few days after surgery you will need to rest well. Do not hesitate to accept help with your household chores (even vacuum cleaning should be avoided during the first week).
To give your new breasts maximum support and reduce the swelling to a minimum, we advise you to wear a special support bra for 3 to 4 weeks. And finally, we advise you to take things very easy, not to lift anything heavy and to limit yourself to light exercise during the first month. You will also sleep more comfortably on your back or side.

IS A BREAST IMPLANT FOR LIFE ?
Earlier implants had to be replaced every 8-10 years. Whereas, the latest cohesive gel implants last a lifetime.
However, ELYZEA Cosmetic Surgery advises their patients to have a check up every 7 years.

CAN I BREAST-FEED AFTER BREAST AUGMENTATION ?
Certainly. You will have no problems at all breast-feeding your baby after your breast enlargement.

SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT SILICONE ?
No, absolutely not. First all studies show that silicone is not carcinogenic and that no link exists between silicone implants and auto-immune diseases. At ELYZEA COSMETIC SURGERY only cohesive gel implants of the highest quality are used and as they are made of cohesive gel are rupture free and will never leak.

ARE THERE ANY RISKS OR COMPLICATIONS ?
Any possible risks and complications are discussed with you during your first consultation. Breast enlargement is a safe procedure and complications occur only rarely.
Breast enlargement involves a risk of possible capsular contracture (this is when scar-like tissue, that forms as a lining around the implant, contracts causing the breast to harden). Ten years ago, there was a 30% chance of this happening. With the type of implant currently used, this is reduced to 1 to 2%.

ARE THERE ANY ALTERNATIVE WAYS OF ENLARGING MY BREASTS ?
No. Cosmetic surgery is the only way of permanently enlarging your breasts. Other methods, such as creams, hormones or massage, are ineffective.

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH IMPLANT IS THE BEST FOR ME ?
Once you have chosen the shape, you need to decide on the volume you wish to achieve. Some women have a certain size and fullness in mind that is not in proportion with the rest of their body. Many women focus only on the cup size although this should not be the only consideration. The distance between the breasts can also be reduced and the breasts enlarged in harmony with the general body shape.
To achieve a beautiful silhouette, it is very important that your breasts look natural. This is why it is vital that the height, width and projection of your breasts are in proportion with the other parts of your body. The fullness of your breasts, for example, is important in achieving a beautiful cleavage and breast shape in balance with your hips. With some types of implants, such as the anatomic implants, the surgeon can fill out your breasts without overfilling the upper part of your breasts.

ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIVE FACTORS ?
Certain characteristics of the breasts, such as skin elasticity and the amount of existing breast tissue, determine how much the surgeon can increase the size of the breasts. The skin must have sufficient elasticity to cover the chosen implant otherwise it will be too readily seen or felt. This would be detrimental to the end result.
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