Breast Augmentation by CEC, Costa Rica

Breast Augmentation

WHAT IS BREAST AUGMENTATION?

Breast Augmentation is a surgery designed to improve the size and shape of the breasts by placing breast implants. In our center, this surgery is performed under the Emma Concept®.

This philosophy emphasizes advanced tissue preservation techniques to achieve subtle and long-lasting results. This guarantees a quick post-operation recovery and ensures that each patient enjoys an aesthetically harmonious appearance.

For Breast Augmentation, we use high-quality prostheses from the Motiva Implants brand. During the assessment appointment, we take precise measurements and perform a 3D simulation to advise and recommend the most suitable implant, ensuring natural and harmonious results with each patient's body features. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and lasts approximately 1 hour. After
surgery, a post-surgery bra is placed to facilitate proper recovery.

Benefits of Breast Augmentation under The Emma Concept®

Fast recovery: Thanks to advanced techniques that lessen surgical trauma.
Greater preservation of breast tissues: Reducing the handling of natural tissue.
Procedures with less time in the operating room: Making things efficient without risking safety.
Harmonious and proportional results: Carefully matched to your body and what you want to look like.
Versatility and 24-hour comfort: So you feel good at every moment of your life.

Recovery and Post-Treatment Care:

Recovery is notably fast and designed so you can get back to your daily life without long interruptions. Most patients usually return to work in just 2 or 3 days after the procedure.

Wearing a post-surgery bra is essential for the first month after surgery.

We recommend avoiding driving for at least a week and staying out of pools, hot tubs, or baths for a month to make sure you recover well.

You can go back to your regular workouts about a month after surgery, letting you get back to being active safely and comfortably.

INFORMATIONAL VIDEOS

Discover everything about Breast Augmentation

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about Breast Augmentation:

Do I need to change my implants every 10 years?

While it's true that the Motiva Implants ® warranty covers up to 10 years after surgery, if it remains intact and doesn't show complications like capsular contracture or seroma, it's possible to continue with annual monitoring through periodic ultrasounds. We work exclusively with the most biocompatible implants on the market, known for their Silk Surface® technology, which has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of short- and long-term complications.

Can prostheses explode in airplanes?

This is a myth. Prostheses are not at risk of exploding at any altitude in airplanes, or during activities such as recreational or professional diving.

Can I do sports after the operation?

You can always do sports after breast augmentation. However, it's important to know that placing the implant behind the pectoral muscle could affect movement in women who do intense upper body exercises, which could cause deformities.

Can I breastfeed my future children?

Yes, you can. There’s no contraindication to breastfeeding when breast implants are placed.

Can you see or notice the implant?

Whether or not you can see the implant depends a lot on the difference between the size of your existing breast and the size of the implant. In some cases, fat transfer can also be considered to make the look very natural.

Can implants be rejected?

Breast implants are considered foreign bodies by the organism, which theoretically could lead to rejection. However, the latest generation of implants have proven to be highly compatible and well tolerated by the body. It’s important to maintain continuous monitoring and to choose the right implant with your Plastic Surgeon.

What type of scar will a mammoplasty leave?

There are different types of incisions for mammoplasty, including the breast crease, the edge of the areola, and the armpit. All of these options may be suitable and should be discussed with your specialist to determine which is best for your case. Today, techniques have advanced considerably and the resulting scars are usually increasingly smaller, generally between 4 cm and 2.5 cm, following the concept of 'minimal scar'.

Can I know how my breasts will look before I do the surgery?

There are different systems to simulate results, but keep in mind they are always simulations, with limitations. The most important thing is to know your original breast volume and its distribution or projection in order to know how much implant should be added and thus better predict the final result.

What type of implant is best?

The choice of the most suitable breast implant depends on several factors, such as shape, softness, and projection. It’s crucial to carefully analyze the amount and distribution of existing breast tissue to determine the ideal characteristics of the implant to be used. Each patient is unique and the results cannot be extrapolated from one person to another. It’s important to discuss these options in detail with your specialist to make the best decision in your specific case.

Where is it better to place breast implants, in front of or behind the muscle?

Traditionally, the technique of placing them behind the muscle was used in women with less physical activity and who were looking fora more "plastic" result. However, with the evolution of modern preferences and lifestyles, many active women prefer a more natural result. For this reason, we now place them in front of the muscle in many cases. This technique helps to avoid implant movement during muscle contraction and can make post-surgery recovery more comfortable.

What is the post-op like for breast augmentation?

With the modern technique, using minimal cuts, and placing the implant in front of the muscle, the patient feels good to very good within 24 hours, quickly returning to their daily activities.

What type of anesthesia is used in Breast Augmentation surgery?

Nowadays, this procedure is performed very quickly. Therefore, in most cases, it does not require general anesthesia; it’s performed with local anesthesia and sedation. The type of anesthesia is at the discretion of the surgeon and according to the type of procedure.

Can breast implants rupture?

The risk of rupture of a sixth-generation breast implant is very low and is usually associated with significant trauma, such as a car accident or a hard blow. In the event that a rupture occurs, the gel inside the implant is cohesive, meaning it’s not liquid and will not leak into the body, as is often thought.

How to choose the size of breast implants?

Choosing the size of your breast implants is a decision that you should make in collaboration with your plastic surgeon. It’s important to consider the proportions of your body, including the size of your chest and back, body composition, and possible future changes, daily routine, among others. Your surgeon will guide you on the size that best fits your anatomy without affecting body harmony.

Can you lose sensitivity after a breast implant surgery?

After a breast implant surgery, it’s common for sensitivity to be affected initially, but in most cases, recovery is complete over time. However, this process can vary from patient to patient. Approximately 7% of patients may experience permanent loss of sensitivity, and there is currently no predictive test to determine this with certainty.

Does having implants make it harder to examine your breast for tumors?

No, having implants does not make it harder to examine your breast for tumors. You can still perform breast self-examinations to look for lumps or abnormalities without any difficulty. In fact, implants can help to project breast tissue, which sometimes makes it easier to detect lumps. In addition, you can have mammograms for early detection of breast cancer without any problem.

galería de fotos