- Anaesthesia
- General
- Stay
- Postoperative stay at the practice
- Physical activity
- No physical exercise for up to six weeks
About the procedure
Augmentation mammoplasty changes breast size and shape using an implant. Reasons for considering it include breast size and shape, asymmetry or volume loss after breastfeeding.
Consultation and preparation
At the examination, you describe the change you would like. The surgeon assesses the options, explains the operation and discusses limitations and risks.
The preparation described for this procedure includes:
- blood and urine laboratory tests;
- throat and nasal swabs;
- a chest X-ray;
- an ECG.
The individual test and examination plan is confirmed with the surgeon and anaesthetist.
The operation
The operation uses general anaesthesia. A postoperative stay at the practice follows. The duration of surgery and the stay are discussed according to the individual plan.
Recovery
Physical exercise is avoided for up to six weeks, following individual instructions. The consultation covers returning to work, follow-ups, care and restrictions during recovery.
Quotation and costs
Ask for a quotation at your consultation and confirm whether it covers the following items.
- Consultation and examination
- Anaesthetist’s assessment
- The operation itself
- Anaesthesia
- Stay after the procedure
- Follow-ups and dressings
- Pre-operative laboratory work
- Extended stay, if required