{"id":74,"date":"2022-07-04T10:45:59","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T10:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bracaglia.it\/?page_id=74"},"modified":"2025-09-01T12:17:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T10:17:22","slug":"mastoplastica-additiva-roma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bracaglia.it\/en\/breast-augmentation-rome\/","title":{"rendered":"Breast augmentation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Breast augmentation aims to increase breast volume and size with the implantation of breast implants<\/h2>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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It is one of the most requested cosmetic surgery procedures<\/strong>, thanks to the remarkable, very natural results achievable with the latest techniques and the high quality of modern implants.<\/p>\r\n

Breast augmentation is in high demand among women with naturally small breasts and those who, after pregnancy or weight loss, have experienced a significant reduction in breast volume, leaving the breasts looking emptied and flattened.<\/p>\r\n

Breast augmentation can also improve breast volume asymmetry<\/strong> by using tailored implants.<\/p>\r\n

The result is very natural because the implant is placed deep, not within the mammary gland<\/strong>\u2014specifically beneath all breast tissue. In practice, your natural breast tissue fully covers the implant. This positioning is key to achieving a natural feel: the implant sits deeply, hidden by the full thickness of glandular tissue.<\/p>\r\n

Prof. Bracaglia, thanks to extensive experience and attention to detail, has refined breast augmentation techniques<\/strong> published in international scientific journals and shared with colleagues via the U.S. National Institutes of Health and National Center for Biotechnology Information.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n

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How to choose the breast implant<\/h2>\r\n

The type of implant and its position are selected after carefully evaluating the breast\u2019s volume and shape, and the target outcome.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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The types of implants<\/h3>\r\n

Breast implants can be round, anatomical (teardrop), or ergonomic<\/strong>\u2014the latter adapts dynamically with posture.<\/p>\r\n

Profiles may be low to high (i.e., more or less projection from the chest), with a base that can be wide, medium, or narrow. Volume is chosen according to the desired increase. Modern implants feel very similar to natural breast tissue<\/strong> and blend in convincingly.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Biocompatibility and reliability<\/h3>\r\n

Implants are filled with ultra-pure, medical-grade silicone gel sealed within a silicone shell that is solid yet flexible and soft. A key feature of current implants is a consistency very similar to natural breast tissue<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

Over the past 40 years, the FDA and numerous international institutes have conducted large studies to assess the biocompatibility of medical-grade silicone breast implants\u2014with consistently favorable results<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

Silicone breast implants are the most extensively monitored implants worldwide<\/strong>, having been placed in tens of millions of women in advanced healthcare systems.<\/p>\r\n

Latest-generation shells often feature nano\/micro-textured surfaces<\/strong>\u2014tiny, velvety reliefs that enhance biocompatibility and acceptance. Thanks to these technologies, capsular contracture (the body\u2019s normal scar capsule tightening) is seen more rarely. New implants also undergo rigorous quality controls to maximize reliability<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

One of the most notable advances is ergonomic implants that adapt their shape with posture<\/strong>, giving a very natural look.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Choosing the implant volume<\/h3>\r\n

Volume depends on many parameters. Chest width and the existing breast volume are crucial<\/strong>: the final size equals your natural volume plus the implant volume.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n

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Previewing your result<\/h2>\r\n
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Sizer bra test<\/h3>\r\n

A practical way to preview your outcome is to wear a bra fitted with trial sizers of different volumes until you reach the look you prefer<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

This test also conveys the actual weight<\/strong> of implants before surgery. For example, a 200 cc implant weighs ~200 g, helping you sense the added weight\u2014another useful factor in decision-making.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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CRISALIX virtual reality simulation<\/h3>\r\n

With CRISALIX, you can better understand what to expect<\/strong> using 3D\/VR previews of different implant types and sizes.<\/p>\r\n

These images help you approach surgery calmly and well-informed. You can preview the final look based on your chosen implant<\/strong> on a monitor or through VR headsets (e.g., Oculus).<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n

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Choosing the technique and the placement plane<\/h2>\r\n

\r\n The placement plane varies by patient and depends on:
\r\n Breast gland size | Body thinness | Chest shape | Selected implant volume<\/span>
\r\n A thorough consultation with your plastic surgeon<\/strong> is essential to review all aspects and choose the most suitable plan together.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Retroglandular placement<\/h3>\r\n

In women with normal or higher body fat, implants are usually placed retroglandularly<\/strong>\u2014above the pectoralis major<\/strong>. Here the subcutaneous tissues often provide adequate coverage to conceal the implant visually and to the touch.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Partial submuscular \u201cDual Plane\u201d technique<\/h3>\r\n

In very thin women, the subcutaneous layer may be too thin to cover the implant well<\/strong>. Adding muscular coverage by placing the upper pole under the pectoralis major offers additional concealment.<\/p>\r\n

Only the upper pole (the cleavage area) goes beneath the muscle<\/strong>, which is the part most in need of coverage. The remainder stays deep under the gland, similar to retroglandular placement.<\/p>\r\n

The Dual Plane approach combines the benefits of submuscular and subglandular placement: it is widely used and recommended in thinner patients to improve implant coverage<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

This yields very natural results<\/strong>, with a softer, less visible upper pole and additional coverage from skin, gland, and pectoralis muscle.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Partial submuscular \u201cTriple Plane\u201d technique<\/h3>\r\n

In thin women\u2014or normal-weight women with very small glands\u2014the Dual Plane may not fully mask the lower edge<\/strong> near the inframammary fold, where tissues are thinner.<\/p>\r\n

The Triple Plane technique<\/strong> adds precious coverage to the lower pole at the inframammary fold.<\/p>\r\n

Additional coverage is achieved using the connective\/muscular fascial plane of the serratus in the lower chest. This layer is elevated centrally to cover the implant\u2019s lower edge, further concealing it visually and to palpation.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n

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How breast augmentation surgery works<\/h2>\r\n
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Duration, anesthesia, and stay<\/h3>\r\n

Breast augmentation is performed under general anesthesia<\/strong>. It lasts about 1 hour and typically requires one overnight stay.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Scars<\/h3>\r\n

Scars are usually small and discreet<\/strong>. They may be placed along the lower areolar border, in the inframammary fold, or in the axilla\u2014according to preference.<\/p>\r\n

From an aesthetic standpoint, the least visible access is often the lower areolar border<\/strong>, right at the transition between darker and lighter skin. Periareolar incisions usually heal very inconspicuously, and any minor visibility can be camouflaged with medical tattooing.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Post-operative course<\/h3>\r\n

During week 1, avoid driving and wide arm movements<\/strong>; essential daily activities are allowed.<\/p>\r\n

After week 1, you can resume driving and normal physical activity<\/strong>. After one month, you may return to sports such as tennis, gym, and swimming.<\/p>\r\n

Wear a supportive bra continuously for the first 4 weeks<\/strong>. After one month, you can switch to a regular bra.<\/p>\r\n

Over the years, perform regular self-exams and attend clinical follow-ups<\/strong> to monitor both breast tissue and implants.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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Possible complications<\/h3>\r\n

Complications are uncommon and manageable<\/strong>. They can occur early or later and include:<\/p>\r\n