Breast Augmentation in Dnipro
Breast augmentation at GENEVITY is mammoplasty using implants to change the volume and shape of the breasts. The plastic surgeon selects the type, shape and size of implant, together with the approach and the plane of placement, individually, taking into account the anatomy of the chest, the condition of the tissues and body proportions.
What Is Breast Augmentation and What Results Can You Expect?
Breast volume is determined by the amount of glandular and fatty tissue. It may be small naturally, or decrease after pregnancy, breastfeeding and significant weight loss, when the glandular tissue shrinks while the skin remains stretched. Augmentation is performed using silicone implants. The implant may be placed under the gland, under the pectoral muscle, or in a combined plane. The approach is most often through the fold beneath the breast, and less often along the edge of the areola. An implant adds volume but does not lift the breast. Where there is pronounced sagging, augmentation is usually combined with a lift — otherwise the breast becomes larger but remains low.
The result depends on the starting anatomy, the implant chosen, the condition of the skin and glandular tissue, how healing proceeds and adherence to postoperative recommendations.
Expected improvements after breast augmentation may include
An increase in breast volume.
A fuller upper pole of the breast.
Restoration of volume lost after breastfeeding or weight loss.
Reduced asymmetry where the breasts differ in volume.
Improved proportions between the bust, waist and hips.
Greater ease in finding clothing and underwear that fit.
Indications for Breast Augmentation
- Naturally small breast volume.
- Loss of volume after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Loss of breast volume after significant weight loss.
- Asymmetry in the volume of the breasts.
- Breasts out of proportion with the build of the body.
- Underdevelopment of the breast, including tubular breast.
- A wish to restore breast shape after breastfeeding has ended.
- A need to replace implants placed previously.
Contraindications for Breast Augmentation
- Acute infectious and inflammatory conditions.
- Uncontrolled diabetes.
- Blood clotting disorders.
- Decompensated cardiovascular and other severe systemic conditions.
- A tendency to keloid scarring.
- Conditions in which anaesthesia or surgery would carry an unacceptably high risk.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Breast conditions found during assessment that require treatment.
- Active cancer.
- Incomplete breast development, unless there are separate medical indications.
- Other individual limitations determined by the doctor.
Augmentation may be recommended where breast volume is insufficient, has been lost after pregnancy or weight loss, or where there is asymmetry that cannot be corrected by other means. The indications are determined by anatomy, the condition of the tissues, general health and how realistic the patient's expectations are. Because this is surgery on the breast, it requires a consultation with a plastic surgeon, a consultation with a breast specialist including imaging, preoperative assessment and a consultation with an anaesthetist beforehand.
How Is Breast Augmentation Performed?
Consultation with a Plastic Surgeon
The doctor assesses the volume and shape of the breasts, the condition of the skin and glandular tissue, the width of the chest, the position of the nipple-areola complex and symmetry. Measurements guide the choice of implant type, shape and size, the approach and the plane of placement. Expectations, possible results, limitations and risks are discussed.
Preoperative Preparation
The patient has a consultation with a breast specialist including imaging, laboratory and instrumental investigations, and a consultation with an anaesthetist. The doctor advises on preparation, medication and the regimen to follow before surgery.
Implant Placement
The operation is performed under general anaesthesia. The surgeon makes the planned incision, creates a pocket for the implant under the gland, under the muscle or in a combined plane, and places the implant. Once symmetry and haemostasis have been checked, the incisions are closed. Drains are placed if required.
Postoperative Monitoring
After the operation the patient remains under medical supervision in hospital. A compression garment, pain relief and wound care are prescribed. The length of stay depends on the extent of the procedure and the patient's condition.
Recovery and Follow-Up
Swelling, a feeling of pressure and discomfort in the breasts are common in the first few days. A compression garment is worn for the period the doctor prescribes and physical activity is restricted. Initial recovery usually takes three to four weeks, and the final shape settles over several months as the implants take up their natural position.
Benefits of Breast Augmentation at GENEVITY
Personalized Surgical Planning — The implant is selected from measurements of the chest and the condition of the tissues, not from a desired cup size alone.
Breast Assessment Before Surgery — The breast consultation and imaging are carried out at the centre before the procedure is planned.
Choice of Plane and Approach — Placement under the gland, under the muscle or in a combined plane is chosen according to tissue thickness and breast structure.
Combination with a Lift Where Indicated — Where the breast has descended, augmentation can be carried out together with mastopexy in a single operation.
Medical Care and Follow-Up — Preoperative assessment, anaesthetic care, the inpatient stay and postoperative review are essential parts of surgical treatment.
Breast augmentation, like any surgical procedure, carries risks. These include bleeding, haematoma, infection, impaired healing, changes in nipple sensation, asymmetry, capsular contracture, displacement or damage to the implant, and the possibility that further surgery may be needed. All material risks are discussed before the procedure.
Our Medical Team
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Harmash Serhii Kostiantynovych
Plastic Surgeon, Oncologist, Dermatologist
Experience: 41 years
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FAQ
Size is determined by measurements — the width of the breast base, the width of the chest, tissue thickness and skin elasticity — rather than by a desired cup size. An implant larger than the tissues can support increases the risk of complications.
There is no universal answer. Where the patient's own tissues are thick enough, placement under the gland is possible; where they are thin, a submuscular or combined plane is more often chosen so the edges of the implant are less visible. The decision follows examination and measurement.
Modern implants have no fixed replacement interval. They are not, however, lifetime devices: replacement may be needed for capsular contracture, damage to the shell, changes in breast shape over time, or if the patient wishes to change volume. Regular follow-up is recommended.
In most cases breastfeeding remains possible, since the implant is placed outside the glandular tissue. Preservation of lactation cannot be guaranteed, however. If pregnancy is planned, this is discussed before surgery.
Implants can make parts of the breast harder to assess on standard mammography. Always tell the radiographer that implants are present — special views and additional imaging are used. Regular screening remains essential.
The body forms a capsule of connective tissue around any implant, which is a normal response. If that capsule thickens excessively and squeezes the implant, the breast can become firm, change shape and feel uncomfortable. It is one of the possible complications and may require further surgery.
Initial recovery usually takes three to four weeks, during which a compression garment is worn and activity is restricted. The final position of the implants and the shape of the breasts settle over several months.
Yes. The scar is most often placed in the fold beneath the breast, where it is less visible, and less often along the edge of the areola. Scars usually fade over time, but completely invisible healing cannot be guaranteed.
Yes, where indicated. If the breast has not only lost volume but also descended, augmentation alone will not give the result. Combining the techniques is discussed at the consultation, taking the extent of the procedure and the risks into account.
The cost depends on the type and manufacturer of the implants, the extent of the procedure, the anaesthesia, the investigations and the length of the inpatient stay. An individual estimate is prepared after a consultation with the plastic surgeon.
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