Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures in France. Whether you want to increase the size of your breasts, harmonize your figure, restore your breasts after pregnancy or weight loss, or reconstruct a breast after a mastectomy, this surgery offers reliable, natural, and long-lasting results.
Thanks to advances in technology and the expertise of a specialized cosmetic surgeon, breast augmentation in Paris allows women to achieve a bust line that meets their aesthetic expectations, suits their body type, and enhances their femininity.
What is breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation involves increasing the size of the breasts and, in some cases, improving their shape. It can be performed for cosmetic reasons—when the patient wishes to increase the size of her breasts or correct a complex related to small breasts—or in a reconstructive context, particularly after illness or mastectomy.
The intervention addresses various needs:
- Breast hypoplasia: insufficient development of the mammary gland (cup size smaller than A).
- Breast hypotrophy: loss of volume due to age, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss.
- Breast asymmetry: noticeable difference between the two breasts.
- Malformations: tuberous breasts, Poland syndrome, etc.
- Breast reconstruction: after cancer or breast surgery.
In addition to the aesthetic change, natural or implant breast augmentation often leads to a real boost in self-confidence. The result should be in harmony with the silhouette, long-lasting, and as natural as possible, regardless of the technique used.
What are our different breast augmentation techniques?
Dr. Delobaux offers several breast augmentation techniques in Paris. The technique will be chosen based on your anatomy and your expectations. The three main approaches are:
Breast implants
Breast augmentation using implants is the most common technique. It involves inserting a silicone gel-filled prosthesis under the skin to increase breast size and improve their shape.
Types of implants available:
Round implants: the most commonly used in France and Europe.
- Anatomical implants: abandoned in Europe because they can rotate under the skin.
- Ergonomic implants: round implants that behave like anatomical implants
Implants are available in different projection profiles (low, moderate, high, very high). The higher the implant, the more the breast is projected forward.
For optimal safety, implants must be CE-certified prostheses authorized by the ANSM. The shell must be smooth or microtextured depending on the indications (macrotextured shells are prohibited), and the silicone gel must be cohesive to prevent leakage in the event of pocket rupture.
Implant positioning:
Implants can be positioned in three different ways:
- Pre-pectoral: in front of the muscle, for patients with sufficient mammary gland tissue.
- Retro-pectoral: behind the muscle, for very thin patients.
- Dual Plane: a combination of both, for a very natural result.
Similarly, there are three possible incision routes:
- Submammary
- Hemiareolar (around the areola)
- Axillary: located in the armpit crease, for an almost invisible scar.
Why choose implants?
Implants can significantly increase breast size. The results are immediate and can correct mild breast ptosis (sagging breasts).
It is also the ideal technique when the patient does not have enough fat for lipofilling.
Breast lipofilling
Breast lipofilling is a natural breast augmentation technique, in the sense that only autologous fat (the patient's own fat) is used. It is therefore the ultimate implant-free breast augmentation technique.
The principle of lipofilling:
Lipofilling involves performing liposuction on fatty areas (stomach, love handles, saddlebags, etc.) in order to reinject the extracted and purified fat directly into the breasts. The surgeon then shapes the breasts to give them a harmonious form.
Why choose lipofilling?
- Very natural result
- No foreign objects
- Double benefit: breast augmentation + liposuction
- No risk of rejection (autologous fat).
The limitations of breast lipofilling:
- Moderate breast augmentation
- Partial fat resorption (approximately 30 to 50%)
- Recommended for a natural and discreet project.
Composite breast augmentation
Composite breast augmentation in Paris combines implants and lipofilling.
It offers:
- an extremely natural look
- a softer touch
- optimal camouflage of the prosthesis contours
- a greater increase than with lipofilling alone.
What are the steps involved in breast augmentation surgery?
Before performing breast augmentation surgery in Paris, several steps are necessary:
The first consultation
During this essential appointment, the surgeon will discuss your expectations and perform a complete clinical examination. They will assess the amount of fat available if lipofilling is being considered and explain the different techniques available.
If you choose breast augmentation with implants, you will then proceed to try on implants. These are placed under your bra to assess the expected result in terms of size and cleavage.
He will also explain the risks involved in such a procedure and any possible complications. Finally, he will check that you have no contraindications before providing you with a quote.
The goal is to determine the best technique based on your body type, the desired result, and the surgical possibilities.
Mandatory consultations
- 2 surgical consultations
- 1 anesthetic consultation
- 1 blood test
- 1 mammogram or breast ultrasound
What is the procedure for your breast augmentation?
The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia.
Breast implants
- Duration: approximately 1 hour
- Incision: inframammary, axillary, or areolar
- Implant position: subpectoral, retro-pectoral, or dual plane
- No drain
- Shaping dressing at the end of the procedure
On the day of the procedure, the patient is treated on an outpatient basis and the operation is performed under general anesthesia. Depending on the patient's anatomy and aesthetic goals, the surgeon chooses the most appropriate incision site, whether under the breast, around the areola, or in the armpit.
The implant is then positioned either in front of the pectoral muscle when there is sufficient mammary gland tissue, or behind the muscle for a more natural look, or using the dual plane technique, where the upper part of the implant is under the muscle and the lower part under the gland.
Once the implant is in place, the surgeon closes the incision with absorbable sutures and applies a compression bandage or support bra to hold the implants in place. The procedure usually takes between one and two hours, and the patient can go home the same day.
Lipofilling
- Duration: 1 to 2 hours
- Fat removal by liposuction
- Washing and purification
- Precise injection into defined areas
- Bandage + compression bra.
Before the procedure, the surgeon assesses the amount of fat available and the areas from which it can be harvested. On the day of the operation, performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis, the surgeon first performs liposuction. The extracted fat is then purified to remove impurities and isolate viable fat cells.
It is then gradually reinjected into the breasts, in multiple layers and in specific areas to optimize fat uptake and achieve even distribution.
After the operation, a bandage is applied and the patient must wear a support bra for about a month to stabilize the volume and facilitate healing.
What are the consequences of breast augmentation?
Postoperative procedures vary depending on the technique used, but generally follow these steps:
The next day, the surgeon checks the healing process and the dressing is replaced.
The pain is often moderate and controlled by painkillers.
Scars should be moisturized and cleaned daily with water and mild soap. Once the scabs have fallen off, you can gently massage the area to promote healing.
- You will not be able to expose yourself directly to the sun for 12 months.
- Stop smoking 45 days before and after
- Wearing a compression bra: 6 to 8 weeks
You can resume your activities as follows:
- Work (non-physical): 7 days depending on the activity
- Sports: after 4 weeks
- Heavy lifting: after 1 month.
Our breast augmentation prices in Paris
The cost of breast augmentation in Paris varies depending on the technique used, the duration of the procedure, the type of anesthesia, the complexity of the case, and the fees charged by the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
Dr. Delobaux will provide you with a personalized quote during your consultation.
Choosing breast augmentation in Paris means choosing expertise, safety, and personalization. Between latest-generation implants, natural lipofilling, or combined techniques, there are many possibilities for achieving a harmonious bust that suits your body type and personality.
Whether you are looking for natural breast augmentation, a voluminous or discreet result, or a very natural look thanks to breast augmentation in Paris, your specialist surgeon will guide you towards the most suitable solution.
With comprehensive support, rigorous follow-up, and mastery of the most modern techniques, breast augmentation at Paris 8 offers you every guarantee of safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
