Q&A About Breast Enlargement
These are the most common questions about the breast implant surgeries. We have the answers for you.

Is it painful after the procedure?
The pain is very little if it’s not an under muscle surgery.

When can I have a bath after the procedure?
You can have a bath the next day.

When to start exercising after the breast enlargement?
You can start exercising in 4-6 weeks.

Is there special clothing that I need to use after the breast enlargement surgery?
There are special pro-operation bras that we recommend. They should be used for 3 weeks.

How long breast implants last?
They don’t have an expiration date. Check-ups in every 5 years are recommended.

Can I see the implants on my body before the surgery?
Yes. We can show you the outcome of the volume increase after the breast implant surgery virtually, with Vectra XT 3D simulation program.

How long does the procedure take?
Approximately 40-70 minutes.

Can I swim after the breast enlargement surgery?
Yes, you can swim after 3 weeks.

Is there any numbness after the surgery?
No. There may be some decreasing in the senses at the beginning but this is a temporary situation. Total loss of sense is very rare.

Do I need to stay at the hospital?
It’s recommended that you stay for 1 night. You can be discharged in 6 hours after the procedure if you like.

When do we need to chance the implants?
There’s no time limit for that. We recommend at least 1 check-up in every 5 years. You may never need to change your implants. The data from the Allergan Natrelle brand shows us that only %11 of the patients changed their implants for various reasons.

What do you use for the breast enlargement surgery?
We use silicon based breast implants, Natrelle Allergan, www.natrelle.com

Can we have the surgery during the summer?
Yes, you can have the breast enlargement surgery in summer.

How to choose the size of the silicone implant for the surgery?
We use the Vectra XT 3D analysis and simulation program to choose the best size of the implant and decide with the patient.

When can I go back to work after the surgery?
You can go back to work after 2-3 days unless you are a professional athlete or have an active physical job.

Should I prefer round shape or tear drop shape implant?
Round implants create a more assertive and explicit look. The tear drop shaped implants have a more natural look.

How is the evaluation made before the breast enlargement surgery?
First we perform the simulation with the Vectra XT 3D, then the size of the implant is decided. The routine surgery examinations are made. The date is decided and the pre-operation information is given to the patient.

How can I decide about the size of the enlargement?
You can see the enlarged state of your breasts with Vectra XT 3D breast simulation system and decide for yourself.

Can the natural look of the breasts be preserved with the breast enlargement surgery?
The latest models (especially Natrelle style510) achieves really natural outcomes. Their shapes are like natural breasts. If there is no excessive volume increase the result will be natural.

I work out a lot, is the surgery harmful for me?
No, especially the subglanduler-subfascail breast implants never restrain your exercise program. This also depends on the size of the implant. Small or medium sized implants will be more sportive.

Can the lightly sagging breast be enlarged with surgery?
Yes. The position of the nipple and the amount of sagging is crucial here. Sometimes we also perform a lifting surgery simultaneously.

Will it prevent breastfeeding in the future?
Breast enlargement surgery technically and theoretically won’t prevent breastfeeding, especially if it’s and under breast surgery.

Can I breastfeed afterwards the surgery?
Similarly breast enlargement surgery won’t affect breastfeeding after the procedure.

Is it hard if I have to change the implants in the future?
No. The surgery for changing the implants and the post-op period is easy for the patient. The old implants are removed, the existing capsule and extraneous tissues are cleaned, the new implant is placed. The implant may be placed in a different position if necessary.

Will the implants burst inside me?
No, the silicone implants don’t have the energy to burst. You can’t burst them with compressing. But there can be breaks on their exterior covers in time. They are rare situations. Implants are covered with 10 years guarantee for fabrication faults.

My nipples are inward. Will this be fixed with breast enlargement surgery?
If they are not too much sunk the nipples will erect and look more normal. But if it’s not necessary an operation for that can be performed simultaneously.

Where the scar will be?
Armpit, nipple or under the breast, according to the place of entry. But the healing is very sufficient for this surgery and the scars will nearly disappear in time.

Will the scar be too long?
No, it will be 5 cm. the most. They are placed unseen areas. And they normally nearly disappear in time.

Can the lifting and enlargement surgeries be performed together?
The lifting surgeries usually results in less volume of the breasts. So the patient can also have a small-medium size implant during the lifting surgery.