Breast implant surgery
Breast augmentation uses an implant to increase volume or restore selected fullness. Implant size, shape, profile and position are planned around chest width, existing breast tissue, skin quality, asymmetry, lifestyle and patient priorities—not cup size alone. Surgery cannot guarantee an exact cup size or perfect symmetry, and significant breast descent may require a lift rather than a larger implant.
Consultation covers implant fill, surface, dimensions, projection and position, together with incision options and tissue coverage. The safest size is limited by chest anatomy and available tissue. Breast implants are medical devices and are not considered lifetime devices; future imaging, monitoring, revision, replacement or removal may be required.
Suitable candidates are generally healthy adults with stable expectations, appropriate breast screening and sufficient tissue for the proposed implant. A preliminary virtual consultation can review photographs, goals and medical history, but implant dimensions, tissue safety and whether a lift is needed require in-person examination. Pregnancy, weight change and ageing can alter the result, and very large implants may increase long-term tissue stretching and revision risk.
Early recovery commonly includes swelling, tightness, bruising and temporary sensory changes. Activity, support garments and return to exercise are individualized, while implants settle gradually over the following weeks and months. International patients should arrive before surgery for examination and testing and generally remain in Yerevan for approximately 7–10 days. Regular breast-health screening should continue, and radiology professionals should be told about the implants. New swelling, a mass, persistent pain, firmness or shape change requires medical assessment.
Possible complications include bleeding, infection, altered nipple or breast sensation, asymmetry, implant displacement, rippling, capsular contracture, implant rupture or deflation, visible scars and possible revision surgery. Rare implant-associated malignancies and systemic symptoms reported by some patients are discussed during informed consent according to the selected device and current guidance. No implant can guarantee a permanent result or freedom from future surgery.
Send front and oblique photographs together with age, height, weight, pregnancy and breastfeeding history, previous breast surgery, symptoms, screening history and the volume change you would like to discuss. Relevant breast-augmentation cases can also be reviewed in the Before & After gallery.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Telman Arakelyan, plastic and maxillofacial surgeon. Last reviewed: July 2026. Implant selection and suitability require examination and informed consent.
