Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that increases breast volume in proportion to the person's body dimensions. The increase in volume is generally achieved with a silicone implant (prosthesis); in some cases, the person's own fat tissue (fat injection) may also be considered.
The basis of planning is not simply "how many sizes to enlarge". The width of the chest wall, shoulder structure, the amount of existing breast tissue and skin elasticity are assessed together. The aim is a balanced result that suits the body.
Implants differ in surface characteristics, shape (round or teardrop) and volume. The suitable choice is determined together, according to the person's anatomy and expectations.
These topics are for information only; suitability can be assessed only through an examination.
1. Examination. Breast tissue, skin elasticity, chest wall measurements and, if present, asymmetry are assessed. The medical history and, if necessary, breast imaging are reviewed.
2. Planning. The volume and shape of the implant and the plane in which it will be placed (under the muscle, over the muscle or dual plane), together with the incision site (inframammary fold, around the nipple or armpit), are determined. Each option has its own characteristics; the choice is made individually.
3. Procedure. It is performed under general anesthesia.
4. Follow-up. Use of a sports bra may be recommended; healing is monitored through check-ups.
Tightness, swelling and tenderness in the chest area are expected findings in the first days. It is recommended to avoid strenuous arm movements for a period of time.
Important: Breast implants are not medical products with a lifetime guarantee. Replacement or removal may be needed in later years; this is a known characteristic of the procedure.
As with every surgical procedure, this one carries certain risks. Being aware of them is necessary for a sound decision:
This list does not cover all possibilities. Your personal risk profile, medical history and current health status are assessed in detail at the examination and shared with you as part of the consent process.
There are under-the-muscle, over-the-muscle or dual plane options. The suitable plane is determined at the examination according to the amount of existing breast tissue, skin thickness and expectations.
The procedure is generally planned with the aim of preserving the breastfeeding function. However, no definite guarantee can be given; this topic should be discussed in detail at the examination.
No. Breast implants are not products with a lifetime guarantee. Replacement or removal may be needed over the years. Regular follow-up is important.
Yes. However, the presence of the implant must be reported to the imaging center and an appropriate imaging technique must be used.
Breast augmentation (augmentation mammoplasty) falls within the specialty of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. Op. Dr. Harun Tekin is a specialist physician in this field; at the assessment carried out at his practice in Muratpaşa, Antalya, body measurements, tissue thickness, chest wall structure and the person's expectations are addressed together.
Yes. The procedure known in everyday language as "breast enlargement" is called "breast augmentation" or "augmentation mammoplasty" in medical terminology. The wording differs; the procedure is the same.
A lasting and noticeable increase in volume is achieved through surgical methods (an implant or the transfer of the person's own fat tissue). There is no reliable scientific evidence that "non-surgical" methods based on vacuum devices, massage, creams or devices provide a lasting increase in volume. It is therefore important to discuss expectations realistically.
Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. A graduate of Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine; he completed his specialty training at the University of Health Sciences, Afyonkarahisar Health Application and Research Center. He works at Antalya Yaşam Hastanesi (Şirinyalı, Muratpaşa / Antalya).
