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2026.01.28
What are the disadvantages of breast augmentation? Is it true that more things will become impossible? ｜Bianca's cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Toshiyuki Saiga, explains!
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Hello, I am Toshiyuki Saiga, Director of Bianca Clinic Ginza! My name is Toshiyuki Saiga, Director of Bianca Clinic Ginza.
One of the most common concerns among our female patients is that of the breasts. Some of them have been worried about the size and shape of their breasts for many years, and they find the courage to come to Bianca Clinic. We work closely with them to alleviate their concerns as much as possible and lead them to breasts that give them confidence.
However, some people are interested in breast augmentation but are concerned about the disadvantages of breast augmentation and the increased number of things they will not be able to do due to breast augmentation. Therefore, we will explain the disadvantages of breast augmentation, which have been the talk of the town, in the hope of easing everyone's sense of unease.
What kind of procedure is breast augmentation in the first place?
Upper: before the procedure Lower: one month after the procedure [Cost] 943,800 yen *Additional fees for intravenous anesthesia and breast bands will be charged [Risks, side effects, etc.] Swelling, internal bleeding, left-right difference, infection, hematoma, complications associated with anesthesia, etc.
Many women suffer from breast problems. The main concerns tend to be size, firmness, and left-right difference. Each individual has different points of concern, and careful counseling is necessary to address each of them. Therefore, Bianca Clinic offers a wide variety of breast augmentation procedures to help patients achieve their ideal breasts. First, let us introduce you to the types of breast augmentation procedures we offer.
Silicon bag breast augmentation
This is a procedure in which silicone implants are inserted into the breasts to achieve breast augmentation. Bianca Clinic uses Motiva® ergonomics. The position, shape, and size of the implants are devised according to the patient's concerns, leading to beautiful breasts.
Preserve (silicone bag breast augmentation)
In addition to the standard silicone bag augmentation, Bianca has introduced a new technique called "Preservé™," which allows breast augmentation while preserving as much breast tissue as possible. A 2.5cm incision is made under the breast and a special balloon is inserted under the mammary gland. This procedure is designed to reduce downtime and the risk of breast deformity.
Condense Rich Fat Injection Breast Augmentation
This procedure aims to augment the breasts by utilizing fatty tissue from the own abdomen and thighs. Excess fat from the abdomen and thighs is harvested by liposuction, and after impurities are removed, condensed rich fat (CRF) is injected into the breasts. The liposuctioned areas are expected to lose weight and increase the volume of the breasts.
Hybrid Breast Augmentation
This procedure combines silicone bag breast augmentation and condense rich fat injection breast augmentation. By combining both, a definite increase in volume and a more natural-looking result can be expected. Of course, partial reduction of the liposuctioned area can also be achieved, as well as a softer breast feel.
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Possible disadvantages of silicone bag breast augmentation
The advantage of breast augmentation is, after all, the ability to obtain the ideal breasts, including breast enhancement and adjustment of left-right differences! However, there are disadvantages as well as advantages. In addition, there are many different approaches to breast augmentation, and the disadvantages differ depending on the procedure. Let's take a look at the disadvantages of breast augmentation for each procedure.
First, here are the main possible disadvantages of silicone bag breast augmentation.
- You're putting a foreign object in your body.
- There is a risk of capsular contracture.
- Risk of damage.
- Silicone implants ripple or deform in shape
Bianca Clinic uses high-quality silicone bags, but they are still considered foreign to the human body. Therefore, a membrane is formed around the silicone bag to protect the body from the foreign body, and it may shrink or become hard. This is called capsular contracture and can be painful.
Other times, the silicone bag may be damaged by a strong impact. Depending on the procedure, it is possible that the silicone bag may ripple or become uneven. Wavy or uneven silicone bags can also be caused by the wrong size or the skill of the doctor.
To prevent these risks, Bianca Clinic offers breast augmentation procedures with careful counseling and delicate design and technical skills. In addition, we hold regular study sessions to improve our doctors' technical skills.
▷Bianca Clinic's silicone implant breast implants areHere
What are the disadvantages in presabe?
Compared to conventional silicone bag breast augmentation, Blisabe is a minimally invasive procedure with a smaller wound and easier stabilization of the inserted implants.
On the other hand, the following disadvantages are possible
- You're putting a foreign object in your body.
- Risk of damage.
- Not available to those who have had breast augmentation in the past.
As with silicone bag breast augmentation, silicone implants are inserted into the body, and in some cases the body perceives them as foreign objects. In Preserve, the breast tissue covers the implant and protects the silicone bag, providing stability, but there is a non-zero possibility of breakage if strong pressure is applied.
In some cases, the procedure may not be indicated for those who have had breast augmentation surgery other than presabe in the past. If you are interested in Presave, please consult your doctor first. Other possible risks include contracture, which is hardening around the silicone. Compared to conventional silicone bag breast augmentation, contracture is less likely to occur, but please note that inflammation caused by massage may cause hardening.
Presabe is an innovative breast augmentation procedure, but it is also a procedure that requires the skill of the physician. I am a "Presabe Course Completion Doctor" and focus on training other doctors.
▷The preserves at the Bianca Clinic areHere
What are the disadvantages of fat transfer breast augmentation?
Next, let's look at the disadvantages of condense rich fat injected breast augmentation. The main ones are as follows
- Not all injected fat will settle.
- In some cases, it is not suitable for skinny people.
- Lumps and calcification may occur in some cases.
- Fat harvesting and breast augmentation procedures tend to have longer downtime.
In condense rich fat injection breast augmentation, not all injected fat will settle. The fat retention rate for Bianca Clinic's Condense Rich Fat Injection is roughly 50-60%. In addition, if you are a thin person, the procedure may not be suitable for you due to the small amount of fat that is harvested.
Otherwise, even if one injects one's own fat, large amounts of fat or poor quality fat can cause lumps to form. There is also a risk of calcification if lumps are left untreated. At Bianca Clinic, we inject fat from which impurities have been thoroughly removed in order to reduce these risks as much as possible.
Condense Rich Fat Injection Breast Augmentation requires fat harvesting. Therefore, there will inevitably be downtime due to fat harvesting and fat injection, and downtime tends to be longer than for breast augmentation using silicone bags.
▷ Bianca Clinic's Condensed Rich Fat Transfer Breast AugmentationHere
What are the disadvantages of hybrid breast implants?
Possible disadvantages of hybrid breast augmentation would be the disadvantages of both silicone bag augmentation and condense rich fat injection augmentation.
- You're putting a foreign object in your body.
- Risk of capsular contracture, lumps, and calcification.
- Risk of damage.
- The silicone bag ripples or deforms in shape.
- Not all injected fat will settle.
- In some cases, it is not suitable for skinny people.
- Fat harvesting and breast augmentation procedures tend to have longer downtime.
The procedure tends to be longer in duration and downtime, but the benefits of silicone bag augmentation and fat injection breast augmentation can be achieved at the same time. You can expect a natural appearance and a warm, soft feel.
If you are interested in breast augmentation, please discuss with the doctor what points are troubling you and what kind of breasts you would like to have. At Bianca Clinic, we will provide a careful consultation and suggest the most appropriate procedure for you.
▷Bianca Clinic's hybrid breast implants areHere
Concerns about breast augmentation
Finally, I would like to answer some frequently asked questions for those who are considering breast augmentation procedures!
Q: Can I have a physical examination after breast augmentation?
A: X-rays, ultrasonography, and CT scans are possible for all types of breast augmentation, whether silicone bag augmentation, fat injection augmentation, or hybrid breast augmentation. However, in some cases, if silicone bags are inserted, the silicone implants appear white on the images. In addition, in mammography used for breast cancer screening, the silicone implants are at risk of being damaged because the breast is strongly sandwiched between the instruments. Please check with your health care provider before undergoing a physical examination.
Q: Can I breastfeed after silicone bag augmentation?
A: At Bianca Clinic, silicone bags are inserted either under the mammary gland, under the pectoralis major muscle, or under the fascia covering the pectoralis major muscle. Therefore, there is almost no damage to the mammary tissue involved in breastfeeding, so breastfeeding is possible. Some may be concerned that breast augmentation will increase the number of things they will not be able to do. However, there are basically no major restrictions, so check with your doctor if you have any concerns.
No need to be overly afraid if you know the disadvantages of breast augmentation correctly.
When considering a breast augmentation procedure, some people may think of various uncertainties. However, there is no need to be overly fearful if you are properly informed of the disadvantages of breast augmentation. At Bianca Clinic, we offer a diverse menu of breast augmentation procedures and focus on design and technique. If you have any concerns about your breasts, please feel free to contact us for a consultation.
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