Breast augmentation in Belgium

Following a breast augmentation, several factors influence the healing time such as the shape and location of your implants. It takes about 9 months for your pectoralis major muscle to relax. After this time, your implant will take on a more natural appearance. The implant is said to have integrated into your tissue.

The post-operative bra is mandatory for 6 weeks day and night. This reduces pain and increases the success of the operation. Breast augmentations are performed under general anaesthesia. Dr. Ballieux never places drains during the operation.

Here is the usual timeline following surgery:

• During the first 3 days after the operation you may experience moderate pain and slight swelling. Dr Ballieux will prescribe painkillers to remedy this. The pain is quite normal and is caused by the muscle contracture of your pectoral muscle. It is preferable that a family member or a friend around you for the first 48 hours after the operation.
• A post-operative check-up will take place 3 to 6 days after the operation.
• After 1 to 2 weeks, you are normally ready to resume your daily life and return to work. We do not recommend driving for the first week.
• We strongly recommend 6 weeks without physical exertion.

The risks involved in any surgical procedure should be considered in the case of breast augmentation. The risks are unpredictable, such as swelling, bleeding or bruising.

A distinction must be made between the risks associated with the anesthesia and those associated with the surgical procedure. The doctor will discuss with you the rare complications that exist during the consultation: stretch marks, alteration of the sensitivity of the nipples, effusion, scarring, infection, hematoma.

Some over-the-counter medications can cause complications after surgery, such as increased bleeding during and after surgery. Do not take products containing aspirin two weeks before or anti-inflammatory or anticoagulant drugs.

Dr Ballieux will answer any questions you may have about drug intake before surgery. It is also best to stop taking herbal medicines, vitamin E and protein powder. They can be detrimental to the proper action of the anaesthetic drugs or prolong the post-operative healing time.

Smoking should be avoided in the weeks surrounding breast surgery. It can lead to poor healing and surgical failure and increase the rate of infection. Dr Ballieux recommends that you stop smoking 4-6 weeks before surgery.

The prices include all the costs of the procedure: fees, operating aid, hospitalisation and operating theatre costs, implants and follow-up. The total cost in Belgium varies according to the morphology of each patient and starts from 4500 euros for Motiva type prostheses.

On average, it takes 2 weeks to recover (postoperative recovery) from a breast augmentation. However, each body is unique and may react differently. Engaging in sports activities is not recommended for 4 to 6 weeks. Lifting objects weighing more than 5 kg is prohibited during this same period.

Following breast augmentation surgery, it is recommended that you sleep on your back for 6 weeks. Indeed, this is the preferred position in order to reduce swelling and to avoid any post-operative complications.

Dr. Ballieux never places drains during a breast augmentation.

Would you like to opt for a minimally invasive technique? Dr. Ballieux uses the Keller funnel which reduces the size of your incision to 2.5 cm. This minimally invasive technique ensures a natural result with a small incision.

Are you looking to increase the volume of your breasts by getting breast implants in Belgium? Before making an appointment for this surgery, Dr. Ballieux, your experienced plastic surgeon, will inform you about the various contraindications:

• Infectious conditions or evolving tumours (breast cancer),
• Ongoing treatment such as radiotherapy or chemotherapy,
• Patients with a bleeding diathesis,
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding.

If you have none of these symptoms, the placement of breast implants is a plastic surgery that you can consider. However, if you have any doubts regarding your medical history, Dr. Ballieux is available to listen to your concerns. She will provide precise answers to all your questions.

It is absolutely possible to breastfeed after breast surgery. Indeed, the implants are located behind the mammary glands. Therefore, the milk ducts, which carry milk to the nipples, are not affected. Thus, breastfeeding is possible after breast augmentation.

The price of a breast augmentation in Belgium with Dr. Ballieux costs 5000 euros all-inclusive. Are you considering breast enhancement? Dr. Ballieux is a breast surgeon specialised in aesthetic breast surgery. Thanks to her experience and the precise surgical techniques she uses, you will obtain a natural and harmonious result. The package for a breast augmentation with Dr. Ballieux includes the best implants on the market (Motiva &Mentor) and covers all the following fees:

• Surgeon’s fees.
• Surgical assistance.
• Hospitalization and operating room expenses.
• Cost of implants.
• Post-operative follow-up for 1 year.

In addition, Dr. Ballieux also performs breast implant replacement surgery, breast reductions and breast lifts. Book your first consultation for a natural and harmonious breast augmentation with Dr. Ballieux directly online.

The best way to find out which breast implant size is suitable for you is to get advice from your plastic surgeon. Before the breast augmentation, Dr Ballieux will advise you on the implant size best suited to your morphology. Visual simulations can be used to help you visualise the final result. It is also important to consider harmony with your body and lifestyle to ensure a choice that is both aesthetically pleasing and comfortable in the long term.