This procedure if not performed correctly, by an experienced surgeon can leave breasts looking unnatural and/or ?fake?, and definitely not what you desired. It is thus recommended that you go to a certified surgeon (usually one who is part of a medical association like the American Association of Plastic Surgeons) for brustvergroesserung.

Although a breast implant takes care of size, sometimes breasts tend to sag or droop due to pregnancy or ageing or a certain lifestyle. To counter this, your surgeon might recommend that you go in for a breast lift along with the augmentation. During this procedure, your breasts are ?lifted? by tightening the skin, thus getting rid of the sagging appearance. This procedure is also used by itself without the brustvergroesserung in case of large breasts that tend to sag over time. When combined, the two objectives of lifting and augmenting can be simultaneously achieved by a new procedure known as Laser Bra Breast Surgery.

An initial consultation with two or more surgeons is essential before you decide to go ahead with the surgery and also before choosing a surgeon. When meeting with the surgeon, be frank about all your reservations and clarify any and every doubt. This will help you make a sound decision based on knowledge of facts. Certain must-ask questions are:

The desired appearance

Type of Implant (their shape, size, material, cost, pros and cons)

Location of Incision

Placement of the Implant

What the surgery can do for you

What the surgery CAN'T do for you

Previous medical history

Information about the surgeon, his expertise and experience.

The surgical procedure of brustvergr??erung takes about 1-3 hours and will be performed in either the surgeon's own office or you will be called to the outpatient department of a hospital. Depending on the procedure of brustvergr??erung, you will either be administered with a local anesthetic (numbing only the area of surgery while you remain conscious) or general anesthetic wherein you become unconscious. The variations in the surgery depend upon:

The type of implant chosen, and

The place of incision decided both of which will depend on your body type and frame.

Post surgery, you can expect some minor pain and discomfort for a few days. This is obvious and natural since incisions have been made on your breasts and extra foreign material has been inserted into the same space, causing some stretching and separation of breast tissue. It is nothing that cannot be relieved by painkillers, a prescription of which you can ask from your surgeon. Your surgeon might also advise wearing a surgical bra for some days since after the process of brustvergr??erung the breasts will be tender and swollen.

Also, you will have to avoid any strenuous activity for sometime else breasts can swell due to increased pressure. This might also mean staying home from work for a week altogether. In a few weeks however, you should be able to get back to your old routine, including breast feeding. (However, it is best to discuss breast feeding with your surgeon before surgery). Your nipples might be numb for some weeks after surgery. This is normal. If any numbness or discomfort persists for over a month or gets worse, then visit you surgeon immediately.