1: What type of breast prosthesis or breast implants do you use for breast augmentation procedure? There are two main breast implant types:
- Silicone breast implants
- Saline breast implants
There are two FDA-approved breast implants manufacturers. We use MENTOR silicone implants for breast augmentation which is FDA-approved manufacturer of breast implants with approximately zero complication rates.
2: What breast implant sizes are available in Iran? Breast implants size varies between 80cc to 800cc or more. The most popular size for breast prosthesis or breast implant is between 350 to 450 cc.
3: which breast augmentation method is suitable for me? Breast augmentation by breast implants or breast enhancement by fat transfer? Breast augmentation by fat transfer is a minimally-invasive procedure that makes your breasts natural look and tiny shape with less recovery time. Breast enhancement by breast implants needs general anesthesia and is an invasive procedure with more recovery time. Your breast would be as big as you desire and the probable asymmetry of the breasts would be corrected.
4: Is there any visible scars on my breasts after breast implants surgery? Breast enlargement by fat transfer will not leave any scars on your breasts. In this procedure, fat transfers to your breasts by very small incision which made on your breast. If you choose breast augmentation by breast implants, there would remain a pink or red scar on your breasts. The scars disappear gradually in 12 to 18 months.
5: How long do I need to wear a surgical bra after breast implants surgery? We recommend wearing a surgical bra or sports bra for 2 to 8 weeks after breast augmentation or breast enlargement process.
6: How soon after breast implants surgery can I resume exercise? In 4 weeks after breast augmentation surgery most patients can resume exercises except heavy lifting. At six weeks, you are completely healed and can resume all exercises.
7: May I swim after breast implants surgery? After breast augmentation surgery, you are allowed to do dry-land exercise in 3 to 6 weeks, but we recommend waiting at least 4 weeks before taking a dip in a pool and swimming.
8: Is it possible that my body rejects the breast implants? Breast implants or breast prosthesis are usually made up of silicone. Breast implant rejection rate is really rare. The silicone (which is used in the outer layer of breast implant) is made up of special silicone materials that has been studied and proven to be safe for the body. An extremely rare scenario of implant infection or rejection can require that the implant be removed. When breast augmentation is performed by a skilled board certified plastic surgeon in a certified surgery clinic, breast implant rejection would be very rare and uncommon.
9: What happens if my body rejects the breast implants? Breast implant rejection is really rare. If breast prosthesis or breast implant infection occurs, the surgeon should remove the breast implant.
10: Is breastfeeding allowed after breast implant or breast augmentation by fat transfer? Approximately all women can breastfeed after breast enlargement by fat transfer. Most women with breast prosthesis or breast implant are able to breastfeed, although there are a few exceptions. Breast enlargement by breast prosthesis or breast implants might affect the amount of milk that your breasts produce.
11: Do breast implants be felt by touching? Breast implants are usually located under breast muscles. Breast implants specially Silicone types cannot be easily felt when the breasts are touched.
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