Breast Augmentation
Fuller, Shapelier Breasts with Breast Augmentation in Wollongong or Bowral
Every woman deserves breasts that make her feel confident and feminine. If you are dissatisfied with breasts that are naturally small, or you have lost breast volume after pregnancy, nursing or weight loss, breast augmentation by Dr. Adrian Sjarif can help. The qualified, experienced plastic surgeon has helped numerous breast augmentation patients enjoy the shapely and feminine breasts they desire.
How Breast Augmentation Can Benefit You
Breast augmentation might be a good option if you are bothered by small or asymmetrical breasts. Bigger breasts that are proportional to your body frame can give you more self-confidence, greater physical intimacy and the ability to wear clothing that you might have avoided in the past.
If you have lost volume through pregnancy or breastfeeding, breast implant surgery can restore your breasts to their pre-baby appearance. In some cases, breast augmentation can be combined with a breast lift to create bigger, perkier and more youthful looking breasts.
The decision to have breast augmentation is not something to be taken lightly. It’s a choice that you have probably thought about at length for many months (if not years). Before moving forward with the surgery, it’s imperative to have accurate information about how much breast augmentation costs. Wollongong and Bowral plastic surgeon Adrian Sjarif believes in being candid with prospective patients about the costs of breast implants, as cost is a critical component in any decision (including the decision to have plastic surgery).
Breast augmentation expenses can vary. The cost of your breast augmentation will be based on the following factors:
The type of breast implants used: Silicone implants are available in two different shapes – round and anatomical (tear-drop). The decision to use one shape over the other is dependent on a number of variables which will be discussed at your consultation with Dr Sjarif. Generally, anatomical implants cost more than similar sized round implants
How the procedure is performed: Some breast augmentation candidates opt to have their breasts lifted at the time of implant placement; this approach can raise the costs of surgery. How the implants are placed (above versus beneath the chest muscle) can also factor into the cost.
Where the surgery is performed: The facility in which the procedure is performed will influence your overall expenses. Usually, private hospitals charge slightly more than day surgery facilities.
The experience and location of the surgeon: A surgeon’s fees for breast augmentation can vary, depending on their level of experience, training and their geographical office location. More experienced plastic surgeons tend to charge more for their services, and physicians in big cities tend to charge more than those in rural areas.
The best way to get up-do-date information about the cost of breast augmentation in Wollongong and Bowral is to meet with Dr. Sjarif. After learning more about your treatment needs and goals, he can provide you with a personalized estimate of the anticipated costs. He is committed to offering breast augmentation at fair prices without compromising quality of care.
Your pricing estimate should include the cost of the implants, the surgeon’s fees, facility fees, post-operative follow up and any special garments you will need to wear after surgery. You do not need to worry about hidden fees being left out of your quote. If you are gathering quotes from other surgeons or offices, be sure that they are providing you with the total price and check that there are no hidden fees.
Because breast augmentation is considered elective or cosmetic in nature, health insurance typically does not cover the costs of surgery. If you decide to move forward with breast augmentation, Dr. Sjarif and our team can discuss your payment and financing options in person or over the phone or email. Our office accepts cash, checks and all major credit cards.
You have the option of scheduling surgery now and paying for it in small monthly installments. Total surgical costs will need to have been received prior to your surgery date.
If you would like to discuss breast augmentation costs in Wollongong or Bowral with Dr. Sjarif, please book a personal consultation at one of our office locations. Give us a call, use the form below or send us an email today.
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed today. Instead of simply accepting what nature gave you or what motherhood or nursing took away from you, you can enhance your breast size and shape with implants and enjoy fuller, more shapely looking breasts. Dr. Adrian Sjarif is an experienced breast augmentation surgeon who can discuss the benefits of surgery in detail with you during a one-on-one surgical consultation.
No woman’s breasts are exactly symmetrical. In cases where the difference in breast size is very noticeable, especially when wearing certain types of clothing, breast implants are a great way to balance out the asymmetry and achieve more even-looking breasts.
If you have small breasts but full hips and a curvy figure, breast implants can help to balance out your body proportions. A larger bust can also create the illusion of a smaller waist.
Often the aging process robs women of breast volume and fullness. Placing implants can turn back the clock and help you look younger and perkier.
If you have a very flat chest, you might find it difficult to shop for items like bras or bathing suits because you don’t want to call attention to your breasts. But bigger, fuller breasts can expand your wardrobe options, making it a treat to shop for a new bikini or bra.
A significant proportion of Dr. Sjarif’s breast augmentation patients are mothers that want to reclaim the breast volume and shape they lost after pregnancy and nursing. Breast augmentation (with or without a breast lift) is an excellent way to address the toll that pregnancy and nursing may have taken on your body.
Breasts are an integral part of sexuality. Enhancing small or asymmetrical breasts with implants can help you enjoy enhanced intimacy and a more exciting sex life with your significant other. Or, if you’re in the dating pool, bigger and fuller breasts can help you feel more attractive and confident around the opposite sex.
For women that have lost one or both breasts to cancer, recreating the breasts with implants is an important part of the healing process. Women that have their breasts reconstructed with implants often remark that the experience helps them feel “whole” again after cancer.
If you’d like more information about the benefits of breast augmentation, plastic surgeon Adrian Sjarif would be happy to consult with you in person. Please call or email us today to book a visit with Dr. Sjarif.
As you prepare for breast augmentation surgery, you will have several important decisions to make, including choosing your breast implant size, type and shape. During your pre-operative consultation, Dr. Sjarif will guide you through considering your options and help you decide what is best for your treatment.
Implant Type: Silicone breast implants have a silicone shell that is filled with a cohesive silicone gel. Saline implants are used much less frequently. Each type of implant has its own set of pros and cons, and the type that is most suitable will depend on your anatomy and goals of surgery.
Implant Size: Breast Implants come in a variety of sizes to help you achieve the exact result you desire. The Vectra 3D imaging system is a very helpful tool as you pick out your implant size, as it enables you to “try on” different sizes to find the most appropriate option. We also use sizers that you can try in a bra to get an idea of what you will look like in clothing.
Implant Shape: Breast Implants are available in round and teardrop shapes. Round implants have equal projection on top and bottom, as opposed to teardrop implants, which are gently sloped (similar to the curve of a natural breast). The decision to use one type over the other is dependent on a number of factors related to your breast tissue and the “look” that you hope to achieve.
Breast Implant Placement: Implants can be placed either above or below the chest muscle. This depends on factors such as the amount of native breast tissue and your body frame.
Incision Location: Implants can be placed through several different incision patterns:
- Around the circumference of the areola
- Within the inframammary fold (where the breast meets the torso)
- Through the armpit
The incisions from breast augmentation do leave scarring, although the scars will be well-concealed within the natural creases or folds of skin. They should not be noticeable underneath a bra or bathing suit top.
Your breast augmentation surgery will be performed in a hospital or accredited day surgery facility. General anaesthesia will be administered so you are completely comfortable during the operation.
Dr. Sjarif will create the surgical incisions in the pre-determined location. Through the incisions, he will create pockets for the implants either above or below the chest muscle. Then, he will position the implants within the pockets.
Your breasts will be swollen and tender as they heal, although most of the discomfort subsides within 24 to 48 hours. The implants may look as though they are sitting very high on the chest until they “settle” into their pockets. You will be wearing a special bra to put slight compression on the breasts as they heal.
You can resume work after a week or two, and your exercise routine after six to eight weeks. Surgical results typically stabilize about six weeks after surgery.
If you would like to learn more about breast enlargement and breast lift options in Wollongong or Bowral, Dr. Sjarif welcomes you to book a consultation. He can go over your options in more detail during your initial consultation. Please give us a call, use the form below or send us an email today. Dr Sjarif also offers breast reduction and other cosmetic surgery procedures such as mummy makeovers and tummy tuck surgery.
