Breast Enlargement Surgery Gold Coast

Breast Enlargement

Many women feel their natural breast size is too small, or their breasts have lost volume after pregnancy and breastfeeding, or possibly you have an imbalance in the size between their breasts. While specialist bras can go some way to addressing this, dissatisfaction with breast size can cause stress and impact on a woman’s emotional wellbeing. Breast augmentation surgery, also known as a breast enlargement, a boob job or breast implant surgery offers a permanent solution by inserting an implant behind each breast, increasing the size and enhancing the look and feel of the breast.

Experienced Gold Coast plastic surgeon, Dr Dilip Gahankari has been performing breast enlargements as well as many other plastic surgery procedures on the Gold Coast for more than 21 years. He has the knowledge and experience to ensure the procedure is tailored to your individual circumstances and personal goals to achieve the size, shape, look and feel that you desire.

A breast enlargement or breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that involves surgically placing implants into the chest area to enlarge the size and shape of your breasts. During your initial, free consultation with Dr Gahankari at his Gold Coast clinic will give you the opportunity to discuss the details such as the appropriate specifications of your breast augmentation surgery, while providing you with a detailed outline of the proced and your expected recovery journey.

Is this procedure for me?

There are multiple factors that come into play regarding a breast enlargement procedure. The size and type (silicone gel or saline) of the implant is one of the main decisions to be made by the patient, depending on your personal preferences and goals. Furthermore, the type of implant surface (smooth or textured) and the shape (tear drop or round) would need to be decided upon. Both of these options are dependent on the individual needs and desires of each patient. The surgical option (under or over the muscle) will also need to be chosen, again, these choices depend on the individual’s personal preferences and a range of other factors. Finally, the incision point needs to be decided upon, as this can be done through the armpit (transaxillary incision), via the nipple (periareolar incision) or at the breast fold (inframammary incision). Each of these options provide different results and can be discussed in full during your initial consultation.

In most cases the breast augmentation procedure will take place on the Gold Coast as day surgery under general anaesthetic. Typically, you will be released from hospital the day of your surgery and you will need to be picked up by a friend or family member. All of the above details will be discussed in full during in your initial, free consultation with Dr Dilip Gahankari.

Pre and Post-Op Care

Typically, the recovery time for breast augmentation surgery is usually quite quick, but is however dependent on each individual’s personal circumstances. You can expect to experience mild pain and discomfort for the first couple of days after your surgery, however Dr Gahankari will manage your pain with appropriate pain medication. You can typically expect to be able to return to work within 2-7 days after a breast augmentation procedure.

While everyone’s recovery is different it is recommended to refrain from driving for two weeks after your breast augmentation surgery. Swelling, bruising and tenderness will be present for a couple of weeks after your surgery, while for some, this can extend for a couple of months. Light physical activity, such as walking can be resumed after two weeks, however it is advised that rigorous physical activity be avoided for six weeks after your breast augmentation surgery.

What Results Can I Expect?

After your breast augmentation surgery you will have fuller, firmer breasts to complement your natural body curvature. You may experience some swelling and bruising for some weeks post surgery, as well as over, or under sensitive skin. While you will notice a change immediately to the appearance of your breasts, it can take up to six months for your breasts to develop, and settle in to their final position and shape. You should be able to resume normal, light activities within a few days, depending on your individual circumstances.