{"id":9230,"date":"2026-10-01T08:07:03","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T01:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/?p=9230"},"modified":"2026-10-01T08:07:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T01:07:03","slug":"is-breast-augmentation-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/is-breast-augmentation-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Get Breast Implants? Benefits, Things to Know and What to Consider First"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key points<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Should I get breast implants? The answer depends on an assessment of your chest with a doctor, which is important for choosing an implant size that suits your proportions and what you want.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Breast augmentation can help reshape the chest and enhance your curves. It is an option for people with a small chest, people whose breast shape has changed after having children and people whose breasts differ in size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Placing the implant under the muscle or using the dual plane technique helps keep the outer edges of the skin smooth and helps lower the chance of capsular contracture (scar tissue tightening around the implant).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are interested, learn how to prepare for surgery and how to look after yourself afterwards, and have a consultation with a doctor to assess whether your body is ready before you decide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deciding whether to have <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/service\/breast-surgery\/\">breast augmentation<\/a> usually starts with wanting a more balanced chest or wanting more fullness that fits your body proportions. Learning the medical details before the procedure is an important part of preparing your body before your health history is assessed with a doctor.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article from S45 Clinic brings together information about the features of different implant shapes, implant placement options and aftercare after the procedure. This information helps you prepare for an assessment of your body and its limits, and plan an implant size that suits your body structure.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jump to a section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>In This Article<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e23\u0e34\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e01-\u0e14\u0e35\u0e44\u0e2b\u0e21\">Should I Get Breast Implants?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e35\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e35\u0e22-\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e23\u0e34\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e01-\u0e14\u0e35\u0e44\u0e2b\u0e21\u0e43\u0e19\u0e23\u0e30\u0e22\u0e30\u0e22\u0e32\u0e27\">Pros and Cons of Breast Augmentation in the Long Term<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e1a\u0e40\u0e17\u0e35\u0e22\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e23\u0e34\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e14\u0e49\u0e27\u0e22\u0e0b\u0e34\u0e25\u0e34\u0e42\u0e04\u0e19\u0e01\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e09\u0e35\u0e14\u0e44\u0e02\u0e21\u0e31\u0e19\u0e15\u0e31\u0e27\u0e40\u0e2d\u0e07\">Breast Augmentation With Silicone Implants Compared With Fat Transfer<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e40\u0e25\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e22\u0e35\u0e48\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e0b\u0e34\u0e25\u0e34\u0e42\u0e04\u0e19\u0e41\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e44\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e14\u0e35\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48\u0e2a\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e2a\u0e23\u0e35\u0e23\u0e30\">Which Silicone Implant Brand Suits Your Body?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e27\u0e32\u0e07\u0e0b\u0e34\u0e25\u0e34\u0e42\u0e04\u0e19\u0e40\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e25\u0e49\u0e32\u0e21\u0e40\u0e19\u0e37\u0e49\u0e2d-\u0e2b\u0e23\u0e37\u0e2d-\u0e43\u0e15\u0e49\u0e01\u0e25\u0e49\u0e32\u0e21\u0e40\u0e19\u0e37\u0e49\u0e2d-\u0e15\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e01\u0e31\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e44\u0e23\">Implants Above or Under the Muscle, What Is the Difference?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e41\u0e19\u0e27\u0e17\u0e32\u0e07\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e15\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e21\u0e15\u0e31\u0e27\u0e01\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e17\u0e33\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e14\u0e39\u0e41\u0e25\u0e2b\u0e25\u0e31\u0e07\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e23\u0e34\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e01\">Preparing Before and Caring for Yourself After Breast Augmentation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e17\u0e33\u0e44\u0e21\u0e40\u0e25\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e40\u0e2a\u0e23\u0e34\u0e21\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e49\u0e32\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e17\u0e35\u0e48-s45-clinic\">Why Choose Breast Augmentation at S45 Clinic<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u0e2a\u0e23\u0e38\u0e1b\">Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE40;&#xE2A;&#xE23;&#xE34;&#xE21;&#xE2B;&#xE19;&#xE49;&#xE32;&#xE2D;&#xE01;-&#xE14;&#xE35;&#xE44;&#xE2B;&#xE21;\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Should I Get Breast Implants?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/breast-augmentation-benefits.webp\" alt=\"Should I get breast implants? The benefits of reshaping the breasts to suit your body\" class=\"wp-image-8455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/breast-augmentation-benefits.webp 1200w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/breast-augmentation-benefits-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/breast-augmentation-benefits-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/breast-augmentation-benefits-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Should I get breast implants? The answer is that breast augmentation is a way to reshape the chest so it looks more balanced and to add fullness that fits your body proportions.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This type of surgery can help with several different concerns, including a small chest, worry about sagging breasts after breastfeeding, or breasts with bases of different sizes. The doctor measures the base width of your breasts to choose a breast implant size that suits your body.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can People With a Flat Chest Have It?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breast augmentation for people with a small chest can help give the body more shape in line with its anatomy. The procedure helps the chest look fuller. The doctor assesses and chooses an implant volume that suits your chest size and existing breast base, to look after the elasticity of the skin. Reshaping the chest can also help with your overall appearance and how clothes fit.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For people with a small frame, a <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/breast-augmentation-cc-guide\/\">volume of about 250cc to 300cc<\/a> is often the range that matches standard anatomical proportions. Choosing a highly elastic implant helps keep the outer edges of the skin smooth, in line with how your body moves. Results and how your body responds depend on each person&#8217;s body.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can Surgery Help Sagging Breasts After Having Children?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breast augmentation is one option for reshaping the breasts after childbirth and breastfeeding. It can help restore volume so the breasts look fuller and fit your body proportions.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you stop breastfeeding, the skin of the chest may change and the breasts may lose volume over time. If the breasts sag slightly to moderately, choosing an implant size that suits your body can help give the chest a suitable shape and proportion. However, if the breasts have changed shape more, the doctor may recommend a <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/breast-sagging-solutions-s45-clinic\/\">breast lift procedure<\/a> at the same time, to suit your body.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wait at least 6 months after you stop breastfeeding, so that your body and breasts can settle before your assessment. Waiting for your body to settle helps the doctor assess your existing breast base and choose a suitable implant volume or shape.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can Surgery Make Uneven Breasts Closer in Size?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breast augmentation can help <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/s45clinic-breast-revision-surgery\/\">reshape breasts that differ from each other<\/a> so they look more balanced and closer in size. This is done by choosing implants of different volumes for each side to make up for differences in your own breast tissue. For example, if the left breast is smaller than the right, a licensed doctor may consider using a 300cc implant on the left and a 250cc implant on the right, to help the breasts look neat and balanced.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As well as choosing implants of different volumes, the doctor also needs to assess how much the breasts sag and your existing breast base. This assessment helps plan where to place the implants and which technique to use, to help bring the nipple and areola to similar levels. For detailed, individual reshaping like this, the procedure may take about 1 to 2 hours longer.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE02;&#xE49;&#xE2D;&#xE14;&#xE35;&#xE02;&#xE49;&#xE2D;&#xE40;&#xE2A;&#xE35;&#xE22;-&#xE40;&#xE2A;&#xE23;&#xE34;&#xE21;&#xE2B;&#xE19;&#xE49;&#xE32;&#xE2D;&#xE01;-&#xE14;&#xE35;&#xE44;&#xE2B;&#xE21;&#xE43;&#xE19;&#xE23;&#xE30;&#xE22;&#xE30;&#xE22;&#xE32;&#xE27;\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pros and Cons of Breast Augmentation in the Long Term<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deciding to reshape your breasts is a long-term commitment. Learning about it beforehand helps you see the full picture and make a suitable decision.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assessing whether it suits you in the long term means looking at several factors, including how your body changes with age and seeing the doctor for follow-up checks of your symptoms and implants at set times, to keep the breasts in suitable shape.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are planning for the long term, over 5 to 10 years, it helps to understand how the body normally responds to an implant, which may affect how soft the breasts feel and their shape over time, especially if you plan to have children or your weight may change in future. Long-term results, changes in the skin and how your body responds depend on your body, age and how you look after yourself.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits for Your Appearance and Body Proportions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breast augmentation can help give the body more shape, which can help clothes fit better, especially for people with a small upper body. Deciding whether to get breast implants often starts with wanting more balanced body proportions. Adding fullness to the chest can help the waist and hips look in proportion and let you wear a wider range of clothing styles.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond proportions, a chest that suits your height and back width can also support your posture and the way you walk. Results and how your body responds depend on your body and health.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Side Effects and Risks Can Happen?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breast augmentation is a medical procedure that involves each person&#8217;s own anatomy, so there are <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/is-breast-augmentation-dangerous\/\">normal body responses that need follow-up checks after the procedure<\/a>. What to know and watch for:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Capsular contracture:<\/strong> the body normally forms a layer of tissue around the implant. If this layer becomes tighter than usual, the breast may feel less soft, and this can be assessed and managed with the doctor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Changes in nipple and areola sensation:<\/strong> you may get <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/symptoms-after-breast-augmentation\/\">numbness or more sensitivity than usual<\/a>, which usually returns to normal as the skin recovers over about 3 to 6 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Surgical scars:<\/strong> the incision area, such as under the breast crease or in the armpit, needs to be kept clean, along with using skincare products as advised by the doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE40;&#xE1B;&#xE23;&#xE35;&#xE22;&#xE1A;&#xE40;&#xE17;&#xE35;&#xE22;&#xE1A;&#xE01;&#xE32;&#xE23;&#xE40;&#xE2A;&#xE23;&#xE34;&#xE21;&#xE2B;&#xE19;&#xE49;&#xE32;&#xE2D;&#xE01;&#xE14;&#xE49;&#xE27;&#xE22;&#xE0B;&#xE34;&#xE25;&#xE34;&#xE42;&#xE04;&#xE19;&#xE01;&#xE31;&#xE1A;&#xE09;&#xE35;&#xE14;&#xE44;&#xE02;&#xE21;&#xE31;&#xE19;&#xE15;&#xE31;&#xE27;&#xE40;&#xE2D;&#xE07;\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Breast Augmentation With Silicone Implants Compared With Fat Transfer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right way to reshape your breasts depends on your goals for proportion, your existing body and an assessment of your tissue. Looking at the <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/breast-surgery-silicon-or\/\">basic information about both options<\/a> helps you plan with the doctor.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What to consider<\/th><th>Silicone implants<\/th><th>Fat transfer<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Adding volume<\/td><td>Size and volume (cc) can be planned to suit your body structure<\/td><td>Moderate change in breast size, depending on your existing tissue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Incision area<\/td><td>Under the breast crease or in the armpit<\/td><td>Where the fat is taken from and where it is added<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Material<\/td><td>Uses medical-grade implants<\/td><td>Uses your own fat cells directly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Implants help the breasts hold their shape and allow a range of volumes to suit your body. Fat transfer moves fat cells from areas with enough fat, such as the stomach or thighs, to add fullness to the breasts in proportion with your body. The aftercare period may differ between the two, and the doctor will assess and recommend the option that suits your body.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Breast Augmentation With Silicone Implants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reshaping the breasts with <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/breast-implants\/\">breast implants<\/a> helps with planning volume and anatomical proportions over the long term. If you are considering whether to get breast implants, using an implant lets the doctor assess and plan the shape, whether round or teardrop, to suit your existing body structure from the planning stage.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of your treatment, you can plan how much fullness to add so it is in proportion to your body. Medical-grade implants have a flexible structure that holds its shape well and meets standards. Most products also come with warranty documents and an individual serial number from the manufacturer, which you register for product support.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Results, recovery and how your body responds depend on your body, your health and the care you receive under the doctor&#8217;s supervision.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Breast Augmentation With Your Own Fat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breast augmentation using your own fat cells is an option for people who have enough body fat and want to reshape the breasts to fit their existing proportions. The doctor takes fat cells from an area with enough fat, such as the stomach or thighs, prepares them and places them in the breasts. People who may suit this method include:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>people with enough excess fat on the stomach or thighs to use, based on an anatomical assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>people who want a moderate change in breast size and want to use their own fat cells<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>people who want to reshape their breasts after childbirth so they fit their body proportions again<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This process adds fullness to the breasts using your own fat cells. The amount of fat that survives after the procedure usually settles within about the first 3 months. Results, recovery and how your body responds depend on your body, your health and the care you receive.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE40;&#xE25;&#xE37;&#xE2D;&#xE01;&#xE22;&#xE35;&#xE48;&#xE2B;&#xE49;&#xE2D;&#xE0B;&#xE34;&#xE25;&#xE34;&#xE42;&#xE04;&#xE19;&#xE41;&#xE1A;&#xE1A;&#xE44;&#xE2B;&#xE19;&#xE14;&#xE35;&#xE17;&#xE35;&#xE48;&#xE2A;&#xE2D;&#xE14;&#xE23;&#xE31;&#xE1A;&#xE01;&#xE31;&#xE1A;&#xE2A;&#xE23;&#xE35;&#xE23;&#xE30;\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which Silicone Implant Brand Suits Your Body?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/best-breast-implant-brand-for-your-body.webp\" alt=\"Should I get breast implants? Which silicone implant brand suits your body\" class=\"wp-image-8456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/best-breast-implant-brand-for-your-body.webp 1200w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/best-breast-implant-brand-for-your-body-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/best-breast-implant-brand-for-your-body-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/best-breast-implant-brand-for-your-body-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/best-breast-implant-brands\/\">Choosing a breast implant brand that suits your body<\/a> depends mainly on an assessment of your existing breast base width and how elastic your skin is. Choosing implants from manufacturers that meet recognised manufacturing standards helps with neatness and hygiene over the long term.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today there are implant models designed to be highly elastic to suit your anatomy, with a range of base widths from about 8cm to 14cm, so the doctor can assess and choose a size that suits your rib cage.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Motiva Silicone Implants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Motiva silicone implants are one of the options people often ask about, because they are elastic and return to shape, which can help the breasts move with your body. If you are considering whether to get breast implants, this implant has a fine surface texture (Nano Texture), which helps keep the skin around the chest smooth.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A feature of this brand is a small electronic chip (Microchip) inside the implant that stores the model, volume and serial number of the product, so the information can be checked with an external scanner. The Ergonomix model has a gel structure designed to be flexible, so it can change shape and direction with gravity as you move during the day.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mentor Silicone Implants<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mentor silicone implants are one of the options people often ask about for breast augmentation. They have a flexible structure that returns to shape and helps the chest keep a shape and proportion that suit your body. There are 2 main models to choose from, depending on your body:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mentor MemoryGel:<\/strong> a round implant designed to add volume to suit your body, for people who already have some breast tissue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mentor MemoryGel Xtra:<\/strong> a model with a firmer gel fill that helps shape the chest, for people with a small frame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The doctor assesses your breast base width and chest shape to choose an implant volume that suits your body.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE27;&#xE32;&#xE07;&#xE0B;&#xE34;&#xE25;&#xE34;&#xE42;&#xE04;&#xE19;&#xE40;&#xE2B;&#xE19;&#xE37;&#xE2D;&#xE01;&#xE25;&#xE49;&#xE32;&#xE21;&#xE40;&#xE19;&#xE37;&#xE49;&#xE2D;-&#xE2B;&#xE23;&#xE37;&#xE2D;-&#xE43;&#xE15;&#xE49;&#xE01;&#xE25;&#xE49;&#xE32;&#xE21;&#xE40;&#xE19;&#xE37;&#xE49;&#xE2D;-&#xE15;&#xE48;&#xE32;&#xE07;&#xE01;&#xE31;&#xE19;&#xE2D;&#xE22;&#xE48;&#xE32;&#xE07;&#xE44;&#xE23;\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Implants Above or Under the Muscle, What Is the Difference?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/subglandular-vs-submuscular-breast-implant.webp\" alt=\"Should I get breast implants? The difference between placing implants above or under the muscle\" class=\"wp-image-8457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/subglandular-vs-submuscular-breast-implant.webp 1200w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/subglandular-vs-submuscular-breast-implant-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/subglandular-vs-submuscular-breast-implant-1080x608.webp 1080w, https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/subglandular-vs-submuscular-breast-implant-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where the implant is placed depends mainly on an assessment of your existing breast tissue and your anatomy.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Placing the implant above the muscle is usually considered for people with enough breast tissue, and it helps shape the chest in proportion with the body. Placing it under the muscle is usually considered for people with a fairly small chest or little breast tissue. Understanding the limits of your own body helps you plan the procedure with the doctor.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is Surgery Under the Muscle Less Painful?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Breast augmentation under the muscle does not feel more comfortable from the start. The chest feels tighter at first than with placement above the muscle, because the chest muscle fibres are separated to place the implant. This tightness is usually noticeable in the first 2 to 3 days after the procedure, before your body gradually adjusts and improves, depending on how each person recovers.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although it feels tighter at first, this approach helps lower the chance of capsular contracture around the implant. Taking the products the doctor recommends and applying cold compresses around the chest in the first 48 hours help ease swelling and tightness.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are the Benefits of Dual Plane Implant Placement?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dual plane implant placement is one of the techniques doctors consider and recommend. It combines placing the implant under the upper chest muscle and above the lower chest muscle, which helps shape the chest in proportion with the body.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are considering whether to get breast implants, the dual plane technique is an option for people with little breast tissue who want the chest to look in proportion. This technique helps keep the implant in a position that suits your body over the long term.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dual plane technique can help look after the skin around the chest. The first stage of aftercare takes about 1 to 2 weeks, so your body can gradually adjust and get ready for wearing a support garment as advised by the doctor. Results, recovery and how your body responds depend on your body, your health and the care you receive.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE41;&#xE19;&#xE27;&#xE17;&#xE32;&#xE07;&#xE01;&#xE32;&#xE23;&#xE40;&#xE15;&#xE23;&#xE35;&#xE22;&#xE21;&#xE15;&#xE31;&#xE27;&#xE01;&#xE48;&#xE2D;&#xE19;&#xE17;&#xE33;&#xE41;&#xE25;&#xE30;&#xE01;&#xE32;&#xE23;&#xE14;&#xE39;&#xE41;&#xE25;&#xE2B;&#xE25;&#xE31;&#xE07;&#xE40;&#xE2A;&#xE23;&#xE34;&#xE21;&#xE2B;&#xE19;&#xE49;&#xE32;&#xE2D;&#xE01;\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preparing Before and Caring for Yourself After Breast Augmentation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparing well and following the doctor&#8217;s advice play an important part in how the procedure goes, and help support <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/breast-augmentation-recovery-time\/\">your body&#8217;s recovery<\/a> and how the breasts settle.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Prepare Your Body Before Surgery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparing your body before breast augmentation helps lower the chance of complications and plays an important part in your recovery. A health check as advised by the doctor, such as blood tests and imaging, is the first important step in assessing whether your body is ready.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell the doctor about any drug allergies, medicines you take and health conditions. Stop taking medicines that affect blood clotting, such as aspirin, as well as vitamins and all dietary supplements, at least 14 days before the procedure. Other ways to prepare:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stop smoking and drinking alcohol at least 2 weeks before, to support skin healing and get your body ready.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not eat or drink anything for at least 8 hours before the general anaesthetic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not wear make-up or nail polish on any nails on the day of surgery, so the medical staff can check how your body is working through your fingertips.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aftercare to Lower the Chance of Capsular Contracture Around the Implant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/wear-a-bra-after-breast-augmentation\/\">Wearing a support bra 24 hours a day<\/a> for as long as the doctor advises helps hold the breasts in a suitable position and keeps the chest firm. Also avoid lifting heavy objects for at least the first 4 weeks, to reduce strain and knocks to the chest.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gently massaging the breasts after the early stage helps keep the skin around the chest elastic. Seeing the doctor for your follow-up appointment within 14 days also helps lower the chance of infection, which can trigger capsular contracture in the future.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE17;&#xE33;&#xE44;&#xE21;&#xE40;&#xE25;&#xE37;&#xE2D;&#xE01;&#xE40;&#xE2A;&#xE23;&#xE34;&#xE21;&#xE2B;&#xE19;&#xE49;&#xE32;&#xE2D;&#xE01;&#xE17;&#xE35;&#xE48;-s45-clinic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Choose Breast Augmentation at S45 Clinic<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/s45clinic.com\/en\/breast-augmentation-where-to-do-s45-clinic\/\">S45 Clinic, breast augmentation<\/a> starts with an assessment of your body by a doctor, to design the breast shape and choose an implant volume and shape that suit your body and what you want.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also care for you to medical standards, from procedure rooms that meet standards and instruments cleaned to standard procedures to follow-up checks after the procedure, to support each person&#8217;s recovery.<\/p>\n\n<h2 id=\"&#xE2A;&#xE23;&#xE38;&#xE1B;\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are considering whether to get breast implants, this procedure is an option for people with a small chest, people whose breast shape has changed after having children and people whose breasts differ in size.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing an implant size that suits your body and having it placed in a suitable position by a doctor help keep the skin around the chest smooth, and help your recovery and aftercare go smoothly. Results, recovery and how your body responds depend on your body, your health and the care you receive.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group s45-cta\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Because every body&#8230;<br\/>is different<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"s45-cta-lead wp-block-paragraph\">Doctors at S45 Clinic <strong>assess every case before treatment<\/strong> and give advice based on your actual concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"s45-cta-slogan wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cReveal the beauty within you\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button s45-cta-line\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/page.line.me\/s45clinic.official\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chat with us on LINE<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"s45-cta-free wp-block-paragraph\">Message us online<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"s45-cta-tel\" href=\"tel:+6621252543\">Call us +66 2 125 2543<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"s45-cta-clinic\"><a class=\"s45-cta-map\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/7cTTtDAiE7NVN4yZA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span><strong>S45 Clinic (Sukhumvit 33)<\/strong><em>Open daily 8:30am to 11:30pm. 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