Breast Augmentation

At Lakeside Regenerrative Clinic, breast augmentation is a surgical procedure performed to increase breast volume, improve breast shape and symmetry, or restore volume that may have changed due to ageing, pregnancy, weight changes, or other factors. Depending on the individual case, augmentation may be performed using breast implants or, in selected patients, autologous fat transfer.

A thorough consultation and clinical assessment are essential to determine the most appropriate approach for each patient.

1. Principle

The principle of breast augmentation is to increase breast volume and improve breast contour while maintaining appropriate body proportions and natural-looking results.

Treatment planning considers the patient's anatomy, existing breast tissue, chest dimensions, skin quality, overall health, and individual expectations.

Key principles include:

• Increasing breast volume
• Improving breast shape and contour
• Addressing breast asymmetry
• Restoring volume following pregnancy or significant weight loss
• Improving body proportion and breast-to-body balance
• Selecting an appropriate augmentation technique based on individual anatomy

2. Mechanism

Breast augmentation may be performed using saline or silicone gel implants, which are positioned beneath the breast tissue or chest muscle according to the patient's anatomy and surgical plan.

In selected patients, autologous fat transfer may be used. In this approach, fat is harvested from another area of the patient's body, processed, and carefully transferred to the breasts to provide additional volume.

The choice between implants and fat transfer depends on factors such as the desired degree of augmentation, available breast tissue, body composition, anatomy, and patient preferences.

Overall approach:

Patient assessment → Individualised surgical planning → Implant or fat placement → Healing and tissue adaptation → Improved breast volume and contour

3. Indications

Breast augmentation may be considered for patients seeking to address:

• Small or underdeveloped breasts
• Reduced breast volume
• Changes following pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Volume loss following significant weight reduction
• Breast asymmetry
• Congenital differences in breast development
• Desire for increased breast volume or improved breast contour
• Reconstruction or correction of selected breast deformities

The procedure is not intended to treat every form of breast asymmetry or sagging. Patients with significant breast ptosis may require a breast lift, with or without augmentation, depending on the clinical assessment.

4. Contraindications & Precautions

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure and requires a comprehensive medical evaluation before proceeding.

Potential contraindications include:

• Active breast infection or untreated infection
• Serious uncontrolled medical conditions that increase surgical risk
• Certain bleeding or clotting disorders
• Inability to safely undergo anaesthesia or surgery
• Unresolved breast abnormalities requiring further evaluation
• Unrealistic expectations regarding surgical outcomes

Important precautions include:

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Smoking or nicotine use, which may affect wound healing
• Certain medications that increase bleeding risk
• Previous breast surgery or implants
• Significant medical conditions affecting healing
• Need for appropriate breast imaging before surgery when clinically indicated

Patients should undergo appropriate pre-operative assessment and discuss their medical history, medications, previous surgeries, and individual expectations with the surgical team.

Breast Augmentation at Lakeside Regenerrative Clinic

At Lakeside Regenerrative Clinic, breast augmentation is approached with careful attention to patient safety, individual anatomy, surgical planning, and natural-looking outcomes.

During consultation, our surgical team evaluates the patient's breast anatomy, overall health, skin and tissue characteristics, and treatment goals. The available surgical options, implant characteristics where applicable, expected results, recovery, potential complications, and long-term considerations are discussed before a treatment decision is made.

Consult our surgical team to understand whether breast augmentation is appropriate for your individual needs and goals.