Most frequently asked questions about breast augmentation and breast implants

For more than 20 years we have been guiding and advising women in their decision to have a breast augmentation done.

During our breast augmentation consultations, the same questions often come back. That is why we have bundled the most frequently asked questions about breast augmentation for you on this page.

Because every patient, every body, every breast is unique, you can contact us with all your personal questions about breast augmentation during your extensive consultation.

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#1 WILL MY BREASTS LOOK AND FEEL NATURAL?

Will everyone notice that I have had a breast augmentation done? Will my breasts look unnatural ('fake')? Will the implant be visible when I lie down? Am I going to feel the implant? Does the implant feel hard?

#2 DO I ALSO NEED A BREAST LIFT?

Breast lift and/or Breast augmentation? A frequently asked question we get from patients who want a breast augmentation is whether they also need a breast lift. For some patients, we propose a breast lift ourselves.

#3 WHAT DOES THE SCAR LOOK LIKE AFTER A BREAST AUGMENTATION?

Will the scar stand out? Where will the scar be located?

#4 CAN I STILL BREASTFEED AFTER A BREAST AUGMENTATION?

Yes, this is still possible. With a standard breast augmentation, the mammary gland tissue and milk ducts are not affected so that the ability to breastfeed is not reduced.

#5 WHERE ARE THE IMPLANTS PLACED? IN FRONT OR BEHIND THE MUSCLE?

Often cause for discussion among (future) patients is whether their implant was /is placed "in front of or behind the muscle".

#6 am i a good candidate for A BREAST AUGMENTATION?

#7 WHAT SIZE OF IMPLANT SUITS ME?

Often we get the question or comment: "I would like so much (e.g. 300) cc" or "I would like bra size so much".

#8 FROM WHICH FILLing IS A BREAST IMPLANT MADE?

An implant can be filled with different material: silicone, saline, hydrogel,...

#9 WHERE WILL THE SCAR OR THE INCISION BE?

#10 ARE BREAST IMPLANTS SAFE?

The safety issues surrounding implants are more relevant than ever. However, implants have undergone a very large positive evolution in the last 10-20 years.

#11 CAN I STILL DO BREAST EXAMINATION AFTER A BREAST AUGMENTATION?

With the implants we use, it is even easier to detect something abnormal during a breast examination. The current implants are so flexible that you can now feel them. Due to the fact that these are placed under the pectoral muscle, you can more easily discover something abnormal. But then of course you need to do regular breast exams (self-examination) and have them done (as generally recommended).

#12 DO YOU HAVE A LOT OF PAIN AFTER A BREAST AUGMENTATION?

There are many stories circulating on the internet that breast augmentation hurts a lot.

Patients of Dr Nelissen usually (95% of cases) wake up completely painless and even ask the question "when are you going to start the operation?".

The hours and days after the operation are also not too bad if a not too large, natural size of implant is chosen.