Breast Augmentation in Singapore

Augmented breasts generally feel slightly firmer than natural breast tissue. Patients with smaller natural breasts and thinner skin may be able to feel the implant edge through the skin. Where implants are placed beneath the pectoral muscle, the additional tissue coverage reduces palpability. Mentor round implants and Motiva Ergonomix implants tend to feel softer than textured anatomical implants.

The differences are covered in the implant comparison table above. In brief, smooth round implants carry no BIA-ALCL association and offer greater upper pole fullness; textured anatomical implants offer a more natural slope with lower malposition risk; Motiva Ergonomix implants adapt to body movement for a natural slope when upright and fuller upper pole when lying down. The most appropriate choice depends on your anatomy and goals, and is discussed at consultation.

The scar is placed discreetly in the inframammary fold and is generally between 3 and 5cm, depending on the implant size chosen. With consistent post-operative scar management following healing, the scar typically improves to a fine, flat, and pale line over time.

Breast implants have been used clinically for over 50 years and are considered safe for use. However, they are not lifetime devices. The average lifespan ranges between 10 and 20 years. Implants do not need to be replaced on a fixed schedule, only if a complication arises or if you are no longer satisfied with them. The risks associated with implants, including BIA-ALCL, are discussed in the Risks and Complications section above and at consultation.

Swelling after implant surgery generally resolves over three to four months, after which the final position and appearance can be properly assessed.

Swelling after implant surgery generally resolves over three to four months, after which the final position and appearance can be properly assessed.

Breast augmentation is generally considered once a patient is physically mature. In Singapore, patients under the age of 21 require parental consent for the procedure.

Nipple sensation may temporarily increase or decrease following augmentation, and generally returns to normal within around three months. The direction of the nipple can also change slightly, with the final appearance typically stabilising at around three months. Patients with mildly inverted nipples may find that augmentation causes the nipple to project. Inverted nipple correction can be performed at the same time as augmentation, though this is recommended only for patients who have completed their family and are no longer planning to breastfeed.

Yes. Implants placed subglandularly or subpectorally do not interfere with the breast ducts or glands involved in milk production. If breastfeeding is important to you, an inframammary incision approach is preferable, as a periareolar approach involves some interference with the glandular tissue. Other individual factors may also affect milk supply and are worth discussing at consultation.

Additional views are required during mammography when implants are present to allow adequate imaging of the breast tissue. It is very rare for the mammogram process to cause implant rupture. Additional imaging with ultrasound or MRI may be recommended in some cases. Routine mammography is recommended annually from the age of 40.

Fat grafting uses your own living adipose tissue, which means it does not produce the distinct edges or outlines that implants can sometimes create. The feel also tends to be softer by nature of the material. The trade-off is volume capacity: it is suited to subtle enhancement of half to one cup size per session rather than larger increases in size.

Most swelling resolves within three months, at which point the volume of fat that has permanently integrated can be properly assessed.

The abdomen and inner thighs are the preferred donor sites, offering the best combination of available volume and fat quality for graft survival. The back, arms, flanks, and banana roll area can be considered as secondary sites, though the quality and quantity of fat from these regions are generally less ideal as a primary source.

Incisions for both fat harvest and grafting are under 1cm and are placed in well-concealed locations, including around the umbilicus or groin for abdominal harvest, the groin for thigh harvest, and the inframammary fold for the breast. The resulting marks are small and fade over time with appropriate scar care.

No specific preparation is required beyond standard pre-operative instructions. There is no need to gain weight before the procedure. Fasting for eight hours prior to surgery is required where the procedure is performed under sedation or general anaesthesia. A baseline mammogram or breast ultrasound is typically obtained before surgery to provide reference images for future screening comparisons.

Fat grafting is appropriate for patients seeking a modest increase in breast volume, generally up to half to one cup size per session. Patients with very limited donor fat may not be suitable, and those seeking a larger or more immediate increase may be better suited to implants. Suitability is assessed at consultation.