Whether you have naturally small breasts or have discovered that your breasts have not recovered after pregnancy and breastfeeding, you may be considering breast augmentation with breast implants. The implant needs to be the right size for your chest and figure, and inserted with the highest standard of safety and care.
The right implant, put in the right place the right way, minimises the risks and has been our recipe for success for over 25 years.
Dr Alastair Taylor (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery | The Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons | MED0001401767)
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Breast augmentation mammoplasty can be a cosmetic procedure, or a reconstructive procedure in the case of breast reconstruction surgery. It involves artificial implants being inserted beneath the breasts to enlarge them. The implant type and size depends on factors such as your breast anatomy, skin thickness and elasticity, body type, and how much bigger you want your breasts to be.
Breast augmentation mastopexy involves inserting breast implants and performing a breast lift.
Implants are placed behind the breast, not within the breast tissue. Implants can be inserted either between the breast tissue and the chest muscle, or behind the large chest muscle called the pectoralis major. Dr Taylor will discuss the advantages and disadvantage of each position, and which position is likely to be most suitable for you
Breast augmentation looks like an easy operation and that is why there are so many unqualified practitioners performing the operation. However, there is actually a lot to think about before putting in an implant and a lot of technical details to the operation required to produce a safe, long term result.
Dr Taylor prefers to use teardrop implants as they are generally lighter than round implants of the same width and projection and weight matters over time. They also look better in a bra and clothing. Dr Taylor aims for a natural looking breast.
Preoperative sizing is very important and we take time getting that right at CAPS Clinic. Using external sizers provides you with the opportunity to see what an augmentation will both look and feel like.
The breast augmentation takes 1 1/2 hours under general anaesthetic and requires an overnight stay. The surgery takes place in Sole’vita Surgery where infection control processes are strictly adhered to, significantly reducing the risks of bacterial contamination and we always keep you in overnight for antibiotics and pain relief.
You will require 1 to 2 weeks off work and up to 6 weeks before returning to normal activity. You will also wear a compression garment after your operation.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation Mastopexy with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation Mastopexy with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation Mastopexy with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation Mastopexy with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation Mastopexy with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation Mastopexy with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation Mastopexy with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Combined Abdominoplasty with Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Combined Abdominoplasty with Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
In some women breast tissue simply does not develop. As a result these women will have smaller breasts, possibly towards the ‘A’ or ‘AA’ cup sizes. Patients choose to undergo breast augmentation for aesthetic purposes or to balance out their body shape.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breastfeeding develops a beautiful bond between you and your baby, but it can result in changes to breast shape and size. Breast augmentation is one of the options available to restore breast fullness lost after breastfeeding.
Breast Augmentation Mastopexy with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation Mastopexy with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation Mastopexy with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation Mastopexy with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation Mastopexy with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation Mastopexy with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Augmentation Mastopexy with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast augmentation has been around since the mid 1960s. In our practice, we have seen many women who have had the very first breast augmentations in Australia and their implants have lasted them 20 to 30 years.
Compared to modern implants, the original implants used were not fantastic and have often hardened and deformed over time. Newer styles of breast implants are designed to provide years of soft, natural shape, however, there are no guarantees they will last forever and there are reasons women will need to have surgery again in the future to replace them.
Implants can rupture, become hard and uncomfortable (capsular contracture), displace or suffer sudden fluid collections (seroma) and need to be removed and replaced.
This operation is performed through the original scar made slightly longer. It may be necessary to support the new implant internally with suturing or even scaffolding.
A breast Mastopexy may also be required if the implants were in place prior to pregnancy and breast feeding.
Whatever the reason for replacement, remember every time your breasts are operated on it becomes harder for the surgeon to achieve a natural look.
It is very important to note if your initial surgery was performed for cosmetic reasons, removing and replacing the implants for any medical reason is no longer rebatable on Medicare or a private health fund.
Breast Implant Removal and Replacement with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Implant Removal and Replacement with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Implant Removal and Replacement with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Implant Removal and Replacement with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
Breast Implant Removal and Replacement with Dr Taylor at the CAPS Clinic in Canberra. Note: The outcome shown is only relevant for this patient and may not reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the patient's genetics, diet and exercise.
There may come a time when you feel it is time for a change. Breast implants are not for everyone, so if you feel the implants are impeding your day to day life it is time to look at having them removed. If your breast implants have been in for a lengthy period of time, then perhaps some form of reconstruction may be required. Please read more on our Breast Implant Removal page.
If you are concerned about Breast Implant Associated ALCL, please find further information from Dr Taylor here.
Obtain a Referral from your GP
Meet with Dr Taylor and Patient Co-ordinator, measured with external sizes
7 Day cooling off period
Arrange Surgery and Presurgery Appointments
Meet with Dr Taylor's Nurses regarding your hospital admission
Surgery performed under General Anaesthetic, Overnight Stay
Pressure Garment worn 24 hours a day
Suture removal for breast augmentation mastopexy
Appointment with Sole'vita nurses, Garment worn only during the day, Return to walking
Appointment with Dr Taylor, Remove Pressure Garment, Resume Normal Activities
Final Post-op Appointment with Dr Taylor
Breast Augmentation is a major decision that like all surgery carries risks. Careful consideration and planning ensuring the right size and placement can significantly reduce the need for future surgery.
Dr Alastair Taylor (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery | The Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons | Provider No. MED0001401767)
ANY SURGICAL OR INVASIVE PROCEDURE CARRIES RISKS. BEFORE PROCEEDING, YOU SHOULD SEEK A SECOND OPINION FROM AN APPROPRIATELY QUALIFIED HEALTH PRACTITIONER (EG. YOUR GP).
Dr Alastair Taylor (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery | The Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons | Provider No. MED0001401767) will discuss the general and specific risks during your consultation, where you can ask questions and discuss any concerns you may have. Is it important that you have enough information to weigh up the benefits, risks and limitations of your surgery. You will also be provided with more information to take home and read, and discuss with your family or loved ones.
Risks specifically associated with breast augmentation surgery may include:
Some general risks and complications of surgery may include:
Your breast augmentation surgery will be performed at our private hospital, Sole’vita Surgery, a licensed medical hospital accredited under the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. Sole’ vita Surgery is part of The CAPS Clinic, with all services conveniently based in the one location in Deakin, Canberra.
Our facilities include modern surgical theatres, sterilisation services and recovery areas. Our overnight rooms feature flexible privacy glass-panelling and a personal ensuite.
All of the Sole’ vita team are fully qualified and registered medical personnel, with no more than 5 patients staying at once, our patient-to-nursing-care ratio is very high.
Dr Alastair Taylor (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery | The Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons | Provider No. MED0001401767) is a highly qualified Specialist Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon. Learn more about Dr Taylor.
Dr Taylor leads a dedicated team of qualified health care professionals, including anaesthetic staff and nurses, who work in the Sole’vita Surgery private hospital. His team have built a reputation for quality and are committed to achieving results for our clients whilst providing personalised care, with your safety, privacy and comfort at the forefront of all work.
Breast augmentation surgery is considered cosmetic surgery by the Australian government and therefore is not eligible for a Medicare, health fund or tax rebate, and GST is applicable.
Fees include Dr Taylor Surgeons fee, Anaesthetist fee, Theatre and the Overnight Stay in Hospital costs, starting from $11,300 (round implants) to $12,300 (tear dropped or anatomical implants).
To receive a formal quote you are required to have a consultation with Dr Taylor. The quote for the cost of your surgery is valid for 3 months. Some fees may not be included in this quote, including medications, pathology, physiotherapy and costs arising from any complications. Further information will be provided to you during your consultation.
Dr Taylor’s fee includes:
To help you prepare for your surgery and enhance your recovery, we offer you a pre-surgery program to start 4 to 6 weeks prior to your surgery. This includes taking a multivitamin to aid recovery and get you back on your feet faster. We also recommend an effective herbal medication to reduce the bruising and swelling associated with your surgery. You will also need to stop certain medications leading up to your surgery and we recommend ceasing smoking six weeks prior.
Planning for your surgery and your recovery in advance is vital. Understanding what you can and cannot do will ensure you are not put in a position where you put yourself or the success of your surgery at risk. All this will depend on your personal situation.
Dr Taylor insists you refrain from any major or minor physical duties and take two weeks off work. You will be provided with a discreet medical certificate to accommodate any time required off work.
On discharge from Sole’vita Surgery we recommend:
After your operation, you will have dressings in place and may have drains, which are removed on the day of discharge. You will also be placed in a very tight fitting compression garment. This garment is worn 24 hours a day (excluding showering) for the first two weeks and then during the day for another 4 weeks.
You will stay overnight in our Sole’vita Surgery private hospital. Dr Taylor will check on your recovery the next day, and our nursing staff will assist with your discharge, including wound care and management of your dressings, prescriptions for medications, and follow up appointments.
Bruising and swelling from the surgery is to be expected, and there will be discomfort. Taking regular oral pain medication can assist you to be more comfortable, and steps are taken to reduce bruising and swelling.
You are encouraged to take 2 weeks off work and plan not to be back to normal routine and activity for at least 6 weeks.
For breast augmentation mastopexy, you will return after one week for your suture removal and have your wounds checked by one of our nurses. For breast augmentation mammoplasty, two weeks after your surgery, you will come to Sole’vita Surgery to have your sutures removed and your wounds checked by one of our nurses.
You will have follow up appointments with Dr Taylor at both the 6 week and 6 month stage of your journey.
All CAPS Clinic patients will receive detailed post operative instructions and handbook on ‘Taking Care of Your Breasts’ following surgery.
