Dr Axel De LangePlastic Surgeon
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Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation in Brussels · Dr Axel De Lange

A personalised approach to proportions to restore volume and improve contours.

Breast augmentation involves increasing the volume of the breasts, improving their contour and harmonising the figure, through the placement of breast implants and/or fat transfer (lipofilling), while aiming for a natural result suited to each patient’s body shape.

Breast augmentation is intended for women who wish to increase the volume of their breasts, improve their contour or restore breast harmony, particularly in cases of:

  • Naturally underdeveloped breasts (breast hypoplasia).
  • Loss of volume after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss.
  • Breast asymmetry.
  • A change in the shape or contour of the breasts.
  • A wish for fuller breasts in proportion to the figure.

The ideal patient is in good health, has completed breast development, has realistic expectations and wishes for an improvement suited to her body shape.

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Your journey,
step by step.

The techniques

Incision sites

Inframammary, periareolar or, more rarely, axillary.

The techniques

Implant placement

Prepectoral (subglandular or subfascial), retropectoral or dual plane.

The techniques

Choice of implants

Volume, shape, width, projection and shell characteristics.

Step 01

First consultation

At the first consultation, the surgeon takes the time to understand the patient’s expectations, assess her body shape and examine her breasts.

This meeting is an opportunity to decide together on the most suitable volume, shape and technique, to discuss the different options (implants, lipofilling or a hybrid technique) and to explain how the procedure will proceed, the scars, the recovery and any risks.

to develop a personalised surgical plan, for a harmonious, natural result suited to the wishes of each patient.

Step 02

2nd consultation

The second consultation confirms the surgical plan and refines the aesthetic and technical choices.

It is an opportunity to answer any remaining questions, to confirm the volume and type of implants, to specify the surgical technique and to review the risks, the scars and the postoperative recovery.

to allow the patient to make an informed decision, with complete confidence and without haste, before confirming her consent to the procedure.

Step 03

The procedure

Anaesthesia: usually under general anaesthesia.

Duration of the procedure: about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on the technique used.

Setting: performed in the operating theatre, in a safe hospital environment.

Hospital stay: usually as day surgery, with discharge home the same day. An overnight stay in hospital may sometimes be necessary.

Step 04 · Follow-up

First days

Check of the scars, pain and the absence of complications.

Step 04 · Follow-up

After 2 to 3 weeks

Assessment of healing and recovery.

Step 04 · Follow-up

After 3 months

Check of the softening of the breasts and the development of the result.

Step 04 · Follow-up

After 6 to 12 months

Assessment of the final result.

Step 04 · Follow-up

Long term

Regular monitoring of the implants and of breast health.

Common question

How long do implants last?

Modern breast implants do not have a predefined lifespan and do not need to be replaced systematically after 10 years.

They can remain in place for 15 to 20 years, or even longer, in the absence of complications. However, they are not considered permanent devices.

Regular clinical follow-up, combined with appropriate imaging, is recommended to check their integrity and detect any complications (rupture, capsular contracture, etc.).

to keep the implants for as long as they remain intact, well tolerated and aesthetically satisfactory.

Common question

Will I be able to breastfeed afterwards?

Yes, breastfeeding generally remains possible after breast augmentation with implants.

Implants do not usually prevent milk production and pose no proven risk to the baby.

The ability to breastfeed does, however, depend on the surgical technique used, in particular on the preservation of the milk ducts and the nerve supply to the nipple.

The aim is to preserve the natural function of the breast as far as possible while achieving the desired aesthetic result.

Common question

How long is the recovery?

Recovery after breast augmentation is generally quick, with a gradual return to daily activities after a few days.

  • First daysA feeling of tightness, swelling and moderate discomfort.
  • After 5 to 10 daysReturn to sedentary work possible.
  • After 3 to 4 weeksGradual return to light physical activity.
  • After 4 to 6 weeksUsual return to sport and more strenuous exertion, depending on progress.
  • After 3 to 6 monthsGradual stabilisation of the shape and contour of the breasts.

Wearing a support bra for 4 to 6 weeks is generally recommended.

a comfortable, gradual recovery, allowing a quick return to daily life while promoting an optimal result.

Common question

Will the scars be visible?

The scars from breast augmentation are generally discreet and carefully positioned to be as inconspicuous as possible.

Depending on the technique used, they may be located in the fold beneath the breast, around the areola or, more rarely, in the armpit.

They fade gradually over the months, although they never disappear completely.

harmonious and natural breasts, with scars that are as discreet as possible.

Consultation locations

Consultations are booked directly through each clinic's own platform. Appointments are not taken by phone.

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