Concern
For women that are dissatisfied with the size of their breasts, augmentation is an effective option. Breast augmentation is procedure that enlarges the female breast by implanting silicone cushions under the breast glands. Though silicone implants have been proven to be a safe, there are, differences in the quality of available implants. It is therefore essential to only use high quality implants in order to minimize the chance of long-term complications. Modern implants offer a protection against leakage by means of “cohesive silicone gel”. That means that in case the implant ruptures, no silicone will leak out. If patients opt not to have silicone implants can choose an implant that is filled with saline. However, clinical studies have shown that there are no less health risks in comparison with the cohesive gel implants. The texturized surface of the implants reduces the chance of developing a capsular contraction (A reaction of the tissue surrounding the implant in the breast which can lead to pain, discomfort and an irregular shape of the breast) There are two different types of implants on the market: The anatomical shaped implants and the round implants. Anatomical shape implants are used primarily in reconstruction of the breast after breast cancer.
The implant can be positioned in front or behind the breast muscle. Placing the implant behind the muscle offers several advantages such as a lower chance of the long-term complication “capsular fibrosis”. Also a more natural appearance can be achieved, especially in women with very small breasts.

Treatment
This very standard and effective procedure performed under a general anesthesia. A drain might be placed in the wound to collect fluid that will be removed on the first day after surgery.

Hospital Admission: Daycare
Recuperation Time: 2 weeks
Post Surgery: After the first dressing change, the patient will begin to use a sports bra, preferably one with an opening at the front with broad elastic bands.
Price Range: Starting at US$ 4400

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Cause
After weight loss or breast feeding, most women notice a change in the shape of their breasts. Hanging breasts are due to the loss of elasticity of the breast skin and, to a certain extent, weakness of the chest muscle

Treatment
To lift the breast, the skin-envelop has to be reduced, without reducing the volume of the breast gland. This very common procedure is performed under general anesthesia with suture removal after 12 days, but commonly resolvable sutures are being used.

Hospital Admission: Daycare
Recuperation Time: 3 weeks
Post Surgery: Dressing is changed on the second day after surgery, the patient will begin to use a sports bra, preferably one with an opening at the front with broad elastic bands.
Price Range: Starting at US $4000

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Cause
Extremely large breast can lead to severe physical problems such as bad posture, chronic back pain and headaches. In many cases, patients also suffer from rashes beneath the breast. Psychologically, affected women can develop low self-esteem, depression and social phobias.

Treatment
In order to reduce breast fat volume, glandular tissue and skin must also be reduced. This very common procedure is performed under general anesthesia, with suture removal after 12 days.

Hospital Admission: 0-1 nights
Recuperation Time: 2-3 weeks
Post Surgery: Dressing is changed on the second day after surgery, the patient will begin to use a sports bra, preferably one with an opening at the front with broad elastic bands.
Price Range: Starting at US $4300

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Concern
The term ‘Mommy Makeover’ describes the correction of two common consequences that women experience after giving birth to a child and breast feeding it. These physical changes are to the breasts and abdomen. Very often Mommies are unhappy with their post baby body transformation and pursue ways to improve their bodies after the baby is born.
A Mommy Makeover combines a Tummy Tuck with a Breast Lift thus reducing the recovery time and cost incurred if these two procedures were performed individually.

Treatment
These very standard and effective procedures are performed under a general anesthesia. A drain might be placed in the wound to collect fluid that will be removed on the first day after surgery.

Hospital Admission: 1-2 days
Recuperation Time: 3 weeks
Post Surgery: After the first dressing change, the drain is removed from the wound. The patient will begin to use a sports bra, preferably one with an opening at the front with broad elastic bands and wear an abdominal binder to reduce swelling.
Price Range: Starting at US$ 6000

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Concern
The size of the areola differs in every individual. A large areola very often is perceived to be less attractive.

Treatment
With a small surgical procedure, the size of the areola can be reduced under local anesthesia leaving a subtle scar around the areola. Sutures can be removed in 10-12 days.

Hospital Admission: Outpatient
Recuperation Time: 1-2 weeks
Post Surgery: Wear a bra and apply a compress on each breast for 2 days.
Price Range: Starting at US$ 2200

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Concern
After a surgical removal of a tumor from the female breast or amputation (mastectomy) of the entire breast as a result of cancer, the breasts can be reconstructed.
The DIEP Flap Procedure is a technique in which skin and tissue (no muscles) is taken from the lower abdomen in order to recreate the breast. The post-operative results of this procedure are, in comparison to other techniques, the most natural and there are no concerns about problems with implants later on in your life. Above the reconstruction of the breast, women enjoy the bonus effect of a tummy tuck (tightening of the abdomen after removal of skin and fat on the lower abdomen). One of the great advantages of this technique is that the abdominal muscle remains untouched and will not be functionally impaired.

Treatment
The DIEP flap surgery is performed under general anesthesia and the mean operation time is approximately 8 hours.

Hospital Admission: 4 days
Recuperation Time: 4-6 weeks
Post Surgery: Post-operative supervision is extended to ensure a sufficient blood supply to the transplanted tissue.

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