Overview

Breast augmentation is one of the most common plastic surgical procedures in Australia and involves the placement of implants within a woman's breast in order to increase their size and enhance their shape.

There are many reasons why women choose to undergo breast augmentation. Some women feel their breasts did not fully develop and would like to increase their breast size, and some want to balance a difference in their breast size. Then there are those who have lost volume in their breast due to pregnancy and nursing and would like to regain a more youthful breast appearance.

During your consultation, the doctor will also discuss with you more detailed information about the breast augmentation procedure, including implant placement, types of breast implant used, desired breast size, your goals and expectations for the procedure and other information.

Cost: Most implant procedures cost between $11500- $12500. This is inclusive of the surgeon's fee, implants, hospital stay, garment and anaesthetist's fee.
Procedure: Performed under General Anaesthetic in hospital
Hospital stay: Overnight stay
Recovery: One week off work, garment/bra for 6 weeks
Medicare Rebate: No

Under Breast Technique
Breast augmentation with an incision directly under the breast is the most common technique used by Dr Moncrieff in his practice for breast enlargement surgery. This is because the implant can be positioned most accurately into its pocket using this method and any form of implant can be used including the anatomical (tear-drop) range.

The implant itself may be placed under the pectoralis muscle, under the breast tissue or a combination of both in the ‘dual plane' technique. Indeed, the ‘dual plane' technique of implant placement yields some of the best results possible in breast augmentation surgery. The scar involved usually heals to an almost imperceptible line.

For more information on this technique, please see our narrated 3D Animation below. The Animation takes a few moments to upload so please be patient as it is worth the short delay. You can also print a copy of the procedure summary while in the Animation menu.

Call us on 4920 7700 to make an appointment.

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