Breast Augmentation Sydney
A breast augmentation with implants can address the shape, size, symmetry and profile of the breasts with a variety of breast implant options. Tailored to the personal needs and features of each patient, breast augmentations with breast implants are organised with a thorough, patient-centred consultation process.
All procedures are performed by experienced breast augmentation surgeon
Dr Jeremy Hunt.
Breast Augmentation
Before & After
The outcomes shown are only relevant for this patient and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors, including the individual’s genetics, diet and exercise. Some images may have the patient’s tattoos, jewellery or other identifiable items blurred to protect patient identities.
Your consultation at Aesthetic Edge Clinic
Your suitability for the procedure
Before undergoing a breast augmentation, your suitability for the procedure will need to be assessed thoroughly. Suitable breast augmentation candidates should be in good health, have realistic expectations for the results of the procedure, and be willing to follow preparation and recovery instructions. Some contraindications can include certain health conditions, such as chronic medical conditions and blood clotting disorders, breast health concerns, and if the patient is currently pregnant or breastfeeding. Ensuring you are a suitable candidate will help minimise risks and prevent complications during and after the procedure.The options involved in a breast augmentation with implants
A breast augmentation is a personalised procedure with a variety of options for the patient to choose from. Breast implants are available in different shapes, textures, sizes and profiles and can be placed with different techniques. You’ll discuss your options and work with Dr Hunt to decide which implants and placement option is right for you. You can try on bras with implant sizers to get a sense of the right implant size for you. You’ll then be able to discuss the details of your procedure, including where the incisions will be placed and the estimated procedure time.Preparation Instructions
It’s highly important to prepare for any cosmetic surgery correctly. After assessing your personal case, Dr Hunt can provide you with detailed, personalised preparation instructions. Preparation instructions can include to stop taking certain medications and supplements, such as blood thinning medications, for a set period of time. You may also be instructed to quit smoking and avoid alcohol. Depending on personal factors, you may be instructed to undergo pre-operative tests to ensure that you are a suitable candidate for the procedure.Recovery instructions
Ensuring that you support your body’s healing process after your procedure will help minimise associated risks. Dr Hunt will provide you with personalised recovery instructions, tailored to your procedure details, personal needs and lifestyle factors. Recovery instructions can include to avoid strenuous exercise, take antibiotics and/or prescribed pain medication, avoid taking certain medications and supplements, wear a supportive garment, care for your incision sites and take a set period of time off work.Risks and complications
It’s important that you are informed of the potential risks and complications associated with a breast augmentation with implants before deciding to undergo the procedure. You will discuss the associated risks and complications of the procedure in detail, including how to minimise them, your personal level of risk and what to do in the case that complications occur.Your total procedure costs
Once your personalised procedure details have been finalised, Dr Hunt will be able to provide you with a quote, outlining the costs of your procedure. The costs of your procedure will include anaesthesia fees, surgeon fees, hospital fees and any fees associated with the recovery process.
The Breast Augmentation Procedure
Your breast augmentation procedure will be designed during your consultation, allowing you to discuss your personal preferences with Dr Jeremy Hunt.
Breast implants are available in a variety of sizes, shapes, textures and profiles, which breast augmentation surgeon Dr Hunt will explain in detail. Implants can also be placed in different positions, which can affect results. You’ll discuss your options and be able to decide how you would like your results to look. You will also receive personalised information on your procedure, including what to expect on the day and the estimated procedure time. When you’re ready to book your consultation, you can contact our team to make your appointment at Aesthetic Edge Clinic in Sydney.
A breast augmentation with implants is performed under general anaesthesia.
Incision placement options
Before your procedure, you’ll be informed of where your incisions will be placed.
You will be able to choose from three placement options:
Under the fold of your breast (the inframammary fold/IMF)
Around the nipple (periareolar)
Through the armpit (transaxillary)
Under the fold of the breast is the most common incision placement, while through the armpit is the rarest choice. You’ll discuss the details of incision placement during your consultation.
Breast implant options
Sizes
Shapes
Textures
Profiles
Placement
Recovery information and
instructions
What to expect
In the first week after your procedure, it’s normal for the skin in the area to feel tight and firm. With time, the skin will stretch to accommodate the breast implants. You will experience some swelling, which should subside within about six weeks and can be reduced by wearing a compression garment. Bruising should start to subside within two to three weeks.
It’s normal to experience pain and tenderness within the first few days after your procedure. You may be prescribed pain medication to help manage. Your incision sites will be covered with waterproof dressings, allowing you to shower the day after your procedure. You can expect your incision sites to appear pink and feel tender. While scarring is expected, the scars can slowly fade over time.
You’ll generally be advised to slowly increase your activity level over the first week, possibly returning to work after one week, depending on the details of your work. By weeks two to four, you may be able to resume your daily routine as normal. By around this time, 50% of the swelling should have subsided. You may be able to resume light exercise. Strenuous exercise and contact sports may be resumed after about six weeks. It’s essential to follow your personalised instructions when it comes to resuming activity.
By two to four weeks of recovery, you should be experiencing less pain and tenderness. Your breasts can also become more mobile, with the skin adjusting to the size of the breast implants. You may notice that the nipples have become numb or hypersensitive, which is normal. After the procedure, the nipples can become numb before becoming hypersensitive and gradually returning to their normal sensation.
When it comes to assessing the results of your procedure, you should keep in mind that your breasts can appear slightly larger than expected due to initial swelling. It can also take some time for the breasts to drop to the intended position. You should wait for the swelling to subside before expecting to see your final results. Your final results can usually be seen at about three to six months after your procedure.
Common recovery instructions
Your recovery instructions will need to consider the details of your procedure, your personal needs and any lifestyle factors that can affect your body’s healing process. Dr Hunt will provide you with personalised instructions that will be essential to follow to minimise procedure risks.Common recovery guidelines can include to:
- Take one week away from work (depending on how physical your job is)
- Slowly increase activities over the first week, excluding heavy lifting
- Resume light exercise (walking) after two to three weeks
- Sleep on your back with your head elevated within the first few days
- Avoid smoking for at least two weeks
- Avoid alcohol for at least two weeks
- Avoid taking certain medications or supplements
- Care for incision sites, keeping them clean and dry
- Avoid excessive heat exposure, including saunas and hot baths
- Avoid swimming pools
- Wear your compression bra as instructed
- Avoid bra shopping until swelling has fully subsided
- Resume strenuous exercise and contact sports after six weeks
Costs of a breast augmentation in Sydney
- The breast implants chosen
- Surgeon fees
- The procedure details
- Hospital fees
- The total procedure time
- Surgical aftercare and support
- Anaesthesia fees
Each of these factors can vary from patient to patient, so it will be essential to assess costs on a case-by-case basis.
Anaesthesia fees and surgeon fees will be based on the experience level of the anaesthetist and the surgeon. Hospital fees will cover the use of the theatre, equipment and the recovery room.
Aftercare and support can include items that are needed during recovery, such as a compression bra, and follow-up appointments to monitor your healing progress. At your consultation, you will discuss what will be involved during your recovery so that you will have time to prepare.
Combining procedures
In some cases, combining a breast augmentation with other breast procedures can be a suitable option.
As well as an augmentation with implants, Dr Hunt can also perform a breast lift (mastopexy), or a breast fat transfer. While a breast augmentation addresses breast shape and size, it does not lift the breasts. A breast lift may be a suitable choice for some patients to address the position of the breasts. Using fat from a donated site of the body, such as the thighs, fat can be transferred to the breasts to slightly increase volume. A fat transfer may be a suitable option for patients who would like to combine breast implants with this method.
Some patients may undergo a breast augmentation after pregnancy, which can commonly be combined with an abdominoplasty.
Combining procedures will affect the overall costs of the surgery. The option to combine procedures will be thoroughly discussed during the consultation process.
Financing options
Breast augmentation with implants is generally performed for cosmetic purposes, meaning that patients will not be eligible for a Medicare rebate.
As for payment plans, we are not able to offer direct payment options. However, you may have the option of contacting an independent medical financing company. Companies such as TLC or Medipay may provide you with an option to cover your procedure with weekly or monthly instalments.
You can visit Dr Jeremy Hunt’s Surgery Payment Plan & Medical Finance page for more information.
Risks and complications
During your consultation process, you will discuss the details of the risks and complications associated with a breast augmentation. All surgeries can be associated with risks, and your personal risk level will be an essential factor in determining your suitability for the procedure.
Closely following your recovery instructions will help minimise risks and prevent complications. Following your preparation instructions will also help to avoid complications that can occur during the procedure.
The risks and complications of a breast augmentation can include:
Your recovery instructions will need to consider the details of your procedure, your personal needs and any lifestyle factors that can affect your body’s healing process. Dr Hunt will provide you with personalised instructions that will be essential to follow to minimise procedure risks.- Infection at the incision site
- Bleeding
- Scarring
- Temporary or permanent numbness or change in sensation
- Hematoma (A collection of blood)
- Seroma (An accumulation of fluid)
- Delayed wound healing
- Prolonged swelling
- Tissue necrosis (Tissue death)
- Asymmetrical or unsatisfactory results
- Anaesthesia complications
Breast implant risks
There are some specific risks associated with breast implants. Should breast implant complications occur, the implants will need to be removed or replaced with a revision procedure.Breast implant risks can include:
- Infection around the implant
- Capsular displacement/Implant displacement
- Capsular contracture (Scar tissue tightly forms around the implant)
- Implant rupture or leak
- The need for revision surgery to remove or replace implants