BREAST SURGERY
BREAST IMPLANTS
Cosmetic breast surgery at our Bella Vista and Woollahra clinics. Dr Supra takes a personalised, education-first approach to breast implants — choosing the size, shape and technique that suit your frame and your goals, with honesty about the trade-offs.
COSMETIC BREAST SURGERY
What we offer
At Norwest Cosmetic Surgery we offer a range of cosmetic breast procedures, tailored to your anatomy and your preferences. Breast augmentation with implants is one of our core procedures, and it can be performed on its own or combined with a lift or fat transfer. There is no single "best" approach — only what is appropriate for you, which is decided together at your consultation.
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Breast augmentation
Adding volume, fullness or balance using breast implants.
At Norwest Cosmetic Surgery we offer a range of cosmetic breast procedures, tailored to your anatomy and your preferences. Breast augmentation with implants is one of our core procedures, and it can be performed on its own or combined with a lift or fat transfer. There is no single "best" approach — only what is appropriate for you, which is decided together at your consultation.
BREAST IMPLANTS
Dr Supra, Dr Supramaniam offers a personalised approach to breast augmentation — tailoring implant size, shape and profile to each person's goals. His philosophy is educational and trust-building rather than promotional: honest about what surgery can and cannot achieve, focused on results that suit your frame, and never trend-chasing.
WHAT BREAST AUGMENTATION INVOLVES
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure that places breast implants to change the size, shape or balance of the breasts. It is performed as day surgery under general anaesthesia in an accredited day hospital, with a specialist anaesthetist caring for you throughout. Most people go home the same day with a support garment and clear aftercare instructions. For some people, the same goals can be approached with fat transfer instead of, or alongside, an implant.
Where can the implant sit?
Implant position is one of the choices discussed at consultation. An implant can sit above the muscle, partly under it (dual plane), or under it — each suiting different tissue thickness, activity levels and goals. Tap an option below to see a simple cross-section.
FAT TRANSFER TO THE BREAST
Fat transfer uses liposuction to collect fat from another area — such as the abdomen or thighs — which is processed and placed into the breast. For some people it offers a subtle, natural change in shape without an implant, and it can also be combined with an implant in a "hybrid" approach: an implant for volume and structure, with fat used to soften edges and improve tissue cover.
Honest limitations
The volume increase per session is modest compared with an implant.
Some transferred fat is naturally reabsorbed, so more than one session may be needed.
You need enough donor fat to harvest.
It will not lift a breast that has significant sagging.Pregnancy, weight loss and menopause may influence the appearance of augmented breasts over the course of your lifetime.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Breast augmentation FAQ
The following answers are general. A consultation with Dr Supra is still recommended to answer them based on your personal circumstances.
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Yes. It is performed as day surgery under general anaesthesia in an accredited day hospital, with a specialist anaesthetist. Most people go home the same day.
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An implant adds volume and can improve fullness and balance, which may indirectly improve the look of mild sagging in some people. It does not truly lift a descended breast — where there is meaningful sag, a lift (mastopexy) combined with the implant may be needed. This is assessed at your consultation.
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Recovery varies. In general terms, many people return to desk-based work within about one to two weeks, a support garment is worn for around six weeks, and heavier activity is limited for several weeks. Implants settle over weeks to months. Incision lines typically fade over 6–12 months or longer.
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Silicone gel generally feels more like natural breast tissue, while saline deflates obviously if it ruptures and may allow a smaller incision. In Australia silicone is the more commonly chosen option. Neither is universally better — the choice depends on your tissue, frame and goals and is decided with Dr Supra.
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Many people can breastfeed after augmentation, though some experience reduced nipple sensation. If you plan to breastfeed in future, let Dr Supra know at your consultation so it can be considered in your plan. It's also worth speaking with your doctor or a lactation consultant for the latest information.
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BIA-ALCL is a rare cancer of the immune system — not breast cancer. It has been associated almost entirely with textured implants and usually appears years after surgery as a delayed fluid swelling around the implant. When found early it is generally very treatable. The sensible response is awareness: see your doctor promptly if you notice new swelling, a lump or a change.
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Implants are not lifetime devices and aren't guaranteed to last forever, so an exchange or removal may be needed in future — for health reasons, a change of size or model, or other concerns. For silicone implants, periodic imaging is recommended to check for silent rupture. If you have concerns about timing, speak with your doctor.
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Every plan is different, so quotes are customised and provided during your consultation rather than as a headline figure. A customised quote is confirmed in writing, and may include Dr Supra's fee, facility (hospital & theatre) fees, anaesthesia fees, prescriptions, medical tests and a post-surgery support garment. We don't run discounts or promotions on surgery.
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Talk with your doctor first. As a general guide, light exercise may begin around 1–2 weeks post-op, moderate exercise around 3–4 weeks, and moderate-to-strenuous exercise around 5–6 weeks. Limit swimming and exposure to excessive heat and UV for around six weeks.
