Breast augmentation, also referred to as augmentation mammoplasty or “boob job” involves using breast implants or fat transfer to increase the size and shape of breasts. This procedure can also restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy. This helps in achieving a more aesthetic breast shape or the desired breast size symmetry.
All breast implants used by Dr Moodley are silicone-based but vary in both shape and texture.
They may either be round or anatomically shaped implants. Dr Moodley will do an assessment and choose the shape and size of implant based on the characteristics of the breast and chest wall. The two companies that Dr Moodley uses for his breasts implants are Motiva and Mentor.
Breasts can be augmented by using one’s own body fat. Fat is transferred to the breast (usually from the abdomen and thighs) to create improved breast volume and shape. This procedure is referred to as fat transfer breast augmentation. Occasionally, one can perform a combination procedure of using and implant with fat transfer to improve the overall aesthetics. This is referred to as a hybrid procedure.
Breast augmentation does not correct severely drooping breasts (breastptosis). A breast lift (mastopexy) may be required along with a breast augmentation for sagging breasts to look fuller and lifted. This is referred to as an augmentation mastopexy.
After careful assessment, Dr Moodley will advise the best way forward to achieving a very aesthetic outcome.