Breast augmentation

With breast augmentation, your breast can be individually enlarged or restored by using implants. You decide on the appearance of a natural body silhouette.

We want to make sure that our patients are healthy at the time of the operation and that no uncertainty, no matter how small, is overlooked. That is why we carry out a free blood test in the laboratory. In addition, we carry out an ECG on all patients to make sure that the heart is functioning normally.

Breast implants are not only available in different sizes, but also in different shapes. Silicone is the most used and proven material for breast augmentation. Your detailed consultation with Dr. Caspari guarantees you exactly the result you want.

We recommend that young women first make sure that their breast growth is complete before considering breast surgery.

Every operation involves risks. In our clinic we have a high sterile operation room, which is used by the medical team. Extreme precautions are taken. Furthermore, an extremely sterile working method is vital for the practice team and is an indispensable prerequisite for a successful operation.

Due to the different anatomical conditions of each woman, the surgical technique often varies. It is very important for us to advise each patient in detail before an operation.

The choice of incision for breast augmentation is individual. It is possible to make an incision in the armpit, under the breast in the breast fold or around the nipple. Dr. Caspari places the implant either in front of or behind the breast muscle. Dr. Caspari will explain to you what is suitable in an individual, detailed consultation.

Modern anaesthesia offers a variety of different methods. Together with an experienced anaesthetist, we will decide which method is safest and best for you.

As the costs and the care for a corresponding treatment or operation are very individual, we will work through the costs together. After we have discussed and decided on the procedure and the method together, we will calculate a cost estimate.

Our cooperation with very competent partners guarantees you a very favourable, very individual financing. We have been working together successfully for many years.

In Germany, the costs for breast augmentation are not covered by the general health insurances and the private health insurances. There are a few exceptions, for example a deformity of the breast, a tubular breast or a very pronounced asymmetry.

You should avoid heavy physical activity and sport and wear a special bra day and night. After about eight weeks, the breast implant will have healed optimally, and you will probably no longer have any impairments.

Shortly after the breast operation, the breast will be swollen. This is why they appear somewhat larger than expected. The stitches are removed about two weeks after the operation. After only six weeks you will see the final shape of your breast.

Breast augmentation is primarily about giving you the body image that is right for you. Many women suffer from breasts that are too small or shapeless, that are congenital or breasts that have changed after pregnancy or breastfeeding. Furthermore, there are patients whose breasts are malformed, for example after an amputation, following a cancer, or for other medical reasons.

The healing phase after breast surgery depends largely on the choice of implants. Textured implants are very often used. These are implants with a rough surface, that bond well with the surrounding tissue. A healing period of at least six weeks is to be expected.

After breast surgery, a special bra will help to keep your breasts in good shape. After about eight weeks, the breast implant has healed optimally, and you do not have to reckon with any impairments. Visually, the breast is recognisable in exactly the shape and size you have chosen.

After a breast enlargement you should allow yourself some rest. A week‘s holiday is necessary so that you can recover. You should avoid physical activity for at least two weeks so that the healing process can run optimally.

In general, I recommend a break of about 6 weeks. Rest is very important in the first few weeks for the implant to heal without complications; in the 5th and 6th week after the operation you can slowly start go move more and do exercise in doses. After 6 weeks after the operation, all types of sports are possible again.

For the first two weeks it is recommended to sleep on your back, and afterwards you are welcome to sleep on your side. To sleep on your stomach is only suggested after 6 weeks, when the implants have healed well.

Many complications can occur after breast augmentation, so it is very important to avoid risks. Wound infection is a serious complication. To protect yourself from this, you should avoid exercise and stress to the breast and especially sport.

Modern implants can usually be worn for a very long time. A change is recommended if the breast changes. For example, due to capsular fibrosis or a rupture/tear of the implant due to an external event. A good assessment of the condition of your implant can be obtained by a precise ultrasound. If there are any abnormalities, I always recommend a mammogram with the magnetic resonance tomograph (MRT). This can provide exact and medically relevant statements about the condition of the implant and the breasts as a whole.

The choice of implants should be made depending on the individual anatomy of the patient. For this purpose, we simulate the size with external sizers in order to be able to perfectly determine the ideal size of the desired implant. Through the careful choice of the implant, the result is natural and fitting to the anatomy of the patient.

The scars after breast augmentation are very small, usually about 5 cm. At the beginning they are always reddened and visible. However, if the wound heals properly, they are usually hardly noticeable after a few weeks. The patient‘s skin type determines the duration of the visibility of the scar.

A strong, athletic pectoral muscle has a great influence when planning the placement of the implant under the muscle (submuscular). The strong muscle can sometimes cause a change the shape of the implant. The muscle lifted by the implant can also promote an unnatural breast shape. In these cases it is often better to position the implant above the muscle (Sub glandular). However, your breast augmentation also depends on other components: Your own breast volume, subcutaneous fat percentage of the skin and the size and shape of the planned implant.