Breast Aesthetics

Choosing a breast prosthesis is like choosing clothes. In this selection, you should know your lifestyle, body measurements, desired appearance and body type. You will first decide which type and size of prosthesis you would like to use.

DOES BREAST SILICONE CAUSE ALLERGIES?

Breast silicone is a substance used extensively in the cosmetics and food industries and is one of the most adaptable substances to the body. Therefore, allergy to silicone is an extremely rare condition.

WILL SILICONE COME OUT FROM THE NIPPLE?

Silicone is not a fluid substance like water, and its outer surface is also quite durable. It does not explode with any impact, falling or squeezing. However, if a sharp object enters as a result of stabbing, shooting or a traffic accident, it is punctured, but in this case it does not disperse in the tissue. If this happens, it is necessary to remove the silicone implant and insert a new one.

FROM WHICH AREA IS THE BREAST PROSTHESIS PLACED?

Whether the breast prosthesis is submuscular or supermuscular is determined by the patient’s breast tissue and the condition of the breast. It is not correct to say that the under-muscle is healthier or the upper-muscle is better. Things that are effective in determining the size of the breast prosthesis; The patient’s request is the structure of the rib cage, the muscle condition, the condition of the breast tissue, breast sagging, skin thickness and measurement.

IS THERE ANY SCAR AFTER BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY?

There is almost no scarring after breast augmentation surgeries. However, where and how big the surgical scar will be is a very important issue. If an incision is made on our body and it goes down under the skin, we cannot say that there is definitely a scar. But this scar usually takes the skin color within 1-1.5 years and becomes vague.

DOES BREAST SILICONE CAUSE CANCER?

There is no such risk when good breast prostheses are used. It is not affected by post-operative ultrasound and mammography. You can do it easily. Non-allergic prostheses are used, which are most suitable for the body structure of the patient, and they do not contain carcinogenic substances and do not contain cancer risk.

SHOULD BREAST PROSTHESES BE REPLACED?

If there is no problem, breast prostheses do not need constant care and do not need to be changed at regular intervals. However, in a very low probability, if there is a wear, tear or other problem in the prosthesis, the breast prosthesis should be replaced.

IS SILICONE-FREE BREAST AUGMENTATION PERFORMED?

The breast is enlarged only by a surgical procedure on the chest. I do not find it right to handle the breast tissue, as the fillings made to the breast tissue are not permanent. For this reason, silicones placed under the muscle are safer in breast augmentation.

WHAT IS THE IDEAL AGE FOR BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY?

There is no age limit for breast augmentation surgery as long as the health status of individuals is available. Even patients over the age of 60 sometimes perform breast surgery, but we do not recommend having an operation before the age of 18 for young patients.

CAN BREAST PROSTHESIS BE APPLIED FOR A SINGLE BREAST?

Breast prosthesis can also be applied to one breast in case of congenital deformities or loss of one breast. Usually the shape of the breasts is not the same and one is smaller than the other. However, from the outside, this change is not very obvious. If there is no difference in its appearance, a prosthesis is applied for one breast. However, if there is a certain difference in the other breast, it may need to be applied to both breasts.