Some reasons women get breast implants
As the name suggests, breasts implants are implants that are surgically inserted into breasts in a breast augmentation surgery. There are many reasons as to why women turn to breast augmentation surgery to achieve fuller and larger breasts. Some of the common reasons are:
Disproportionately small breasts
A perceived condition called macromastia may cause breasts to remain underdeveloped, where a woman’s breasts remain small and disproportionate despite overcoming puberty and outgrowing their adolescent years. There is no objective definition of small breasts, however, most women compare themselves with other women of similar build. Smaller-breasted women often complain about being less attractive or desirable. Breast implants in such cases give them larger and fuller breasts and an added bonus, a boost to their self-esteem and confidence.
Asymmetrical breasts
Breasts, like every appendage of the body are susceptible to uneven growth due to hormonal issues and other factors. Often, when the difference is noticeable, it impacts a woman’s confidence. An even bust is achievable with breast implants, helping women achieve the appearance they want and boosting their self-confidence.
Breasts changed shape following a surgery or pregnancy
Women who have had a mastectomy may find that their breasts are no longer in the shapes that they are used to. While those who have recently completed a pregnancy may find their breasts reducing in size and appear to be sagging. Breast implants and breast reconstruction may be the way to go to restore the wholeness of post-surgery breasts and give mothers back their pre-pregnant bodies.
To look more youthful
As women age, they tend to notice that their breasts sag and shrink. Breast implants serve to restore the youthfulness to their adornments and their figures, giving a fresh new life to their confidence and self-esteem.
To be more attractive
Most women’s clothes are designed to fit proportionate breasts, and breast implants can help achieve that. Having better fitting clothes will enable women to feel more attractive and more confident.
Where to find the best clinics for breast augmentation surgery?
Now that you are more knowledgeable in this field, the next step will be to consult a doctor to help you make the right decisions. Here are some clinics that provide the comprehensive experience from consultation to the surgical procedure.
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Dream Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery |
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| Website | https://dreamplasticsurgery.com/ |
| Address | 290 Orchard Road, Paragon Medical Suites, #17-03/04 Paragon, S238859 |
| Contact | +65 6871 8888 |
| Opening Hours | Appointment-based, contact them to make an appointment. |
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Illumia Medical |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://www.illumiamedical.com/ |
| Address | 501 Orchard Road, Wheelock Place #05-12, S238880 |
| Contact | +65 6454 5465
+65 9656 5464 (Whatsapp) |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Fri: 10.30am to 8.30pm, Sat: 10.30am to 3pm (closed on Sun & PH) |
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Shens Clinic |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://www.shensclinic.com/ |
| Address | 3 Killiney Road, Winsland House 1 #09-08, S239519 |
| Contact | +65 9641 6744 (Whatsapp)
+65 6904 4488 |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Fri: 9am to 6pm, Sat: 9am to 2pm (closed on Sun & PH)
No walk-ins, by appointment only |
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Dr. Marco Faria Correa Plastic Surgery |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://implants.drmarco.com/ |
| Address | 38 Irrawaddy Road, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialst Centre #10-26/27, S329563 |
| Contact | +65 6690 6163 |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Fri: 10am to 6pm (closed on weekends & PH) |
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AZATACA Plastic Surgery Centre |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://www.azataca.com/ |
| Address | 3 Mount Elizabeth #15-11, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, S228510
101 Irrawaddy Road #14-09, Royal Square Medical Centre, S329565 |
| Contact | Mount E
+65 6767 1648, +65 9649 0648 (Whatsapp) Novena +65 6778 8648, +65 9649 0648 (Whatsapp) |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Fri: 9am to 5pm (Novena clinic closes at 6pm), Sat: 9am to 1pm (closed on Sun & PH) |
Clinic |
Allure Plastic Surgery |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://www.allureplasticsurgery.sg/ |
| Address | 435 Orchard Road, Wisma Atria #22-04, S238877 |
| Contact | +65 6734 9988
+65 9623 7836 |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Thu: 10am to 6pm, Fri: 10am to 8pm, Sat: 10am to 3pm (closed on Sun & PH) |
Clinic |
The Plastic Surgery Practice |
| Speciality |
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| Website | http://breastaugmentation.andrewtayplasticsurgery.sg/ |
| Address | 10 Sinaran Drive, Novena Medical Centre #11-33, S307506
290 Orchard Road, Paragon Medical Suites #16-03, S238859 |
| Contact | +65 6690 5465 |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Fri: 9am to 6pm, Sat: 9am to 1pm (closed on Sun & PH) |
Clinic |
Dr Terence Goh |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://www.plasticsurgeonsingapore.com/breast-implants/ |
| Address | 38 Irrawaddy Road, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre #06-48, S329563 |
| Contact | +65 6432 8247 |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Fri: 9am to 6.30pm, Sat: 9am to 1pm (closed on Sun & PH) |
Clinic |
Hong Plastic Surgery |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://www.hongplasticsurgery.com.sg/category/breast/ |
| Address | 820 Thomson road #06-68, S574623 |
| Contact | +65 6352 9512 |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Fri: 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 5pm, Sat: 9am to 1pm (closed on Sun & PH) |
Clinic |
Sweng Plastic Aesthetics and Reconstruction Surgery |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://www.sweng.sg/ |
| Address | Farrer Park Medical Centre, 1 Farrer Park Station Road, #16-08/10, Connexion, S217562
Gleneagles Medical Centre, 6A Napier Road, #08-08, S258499 |
| Contact | +65 6600 6868 (main hotline)
+65 8218 2838 (after office hour hotline & Whatsapp) |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Fri: 9am to 6pm, Sat: 9am to 1.30pm (closed on Sun & PH) |
Clinic |
Evan Woo Breast & Plastic Surgery |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://www.evanwooplasticsurgery.com/ |
| Address | 38 Irrawaddy Road, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre #07-21, S329563 |
| Contact | +65 6734 1213
+65 8808 1213 (Whatsapp) |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Fri: 9am to 6pm, Sat: 9am to 1pm (closed on Sun & PH) |
Clinic |
MH Plastic Surgery |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://www.mhplasticsurgery.com.sg/ |
| Address | 290 Orchard Road, Paragon #20-01, S238859 |
| Contact | +65 6733 3375
+65 9298 5578 (Whatsapp) |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Wed & Fri: 9am to 6pm, Thu: 9am to 8pm, Sat: 9am to 1pm (closed on Sun & PH) |
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Polaris Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://www.polarisplasticsurgery.com/ |
| Address | 3 Mount Elizabeth, Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre #08-05, S228510 |
| Contact | +65 6737 4565
+65 8828 4565 (Whatsapp) |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Fri: 9am to 6pm, Sat: 9am to 1pm (closed on Sun & PH) |
Clinic |
Karen Sng Female Plastic Surgeon |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://www.karensng.com.sg/ |
| Address | 290 Orchard Road, paragon Medical Suites #16-03, S238859 |
| Contact | +65 6235 7565 |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Fri: 10am to 5pm (closed on weekends & PH) |
Clinic |
Aethetic Clinic Singapore – The Clifford Clinic |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://cosmeticsurgery.sg/ |
| Address | 24 Raffles Place, Clifford Centre #01-03, S048621 |
| Contact | +65 6532 2400
Or email them here |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Fri: 10am to 8pm, Sat: 10am to 5pm (closed on Sun & PH) |
Clinic |
Leslie Kuek Plastic Surgery |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://breastaugmentation.lesliekuek.com.sg/ |
| Address | 38 Irrawaddy Road, Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre Suite #05-41, S329563 |
| Contact | +65 6472 2972 |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Fri: 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 5.30pm, Sat: 9am to 1pm (closed on Sun & PH) |
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Dr Leo Aesthetic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://www.drleoplasticsurgery.com/ |
| Address | 3 Mount Elizabeth, Medical Centre #06-10, S228510 |
| Contact | +65 6733 3895
Or email them here |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Fri: 8.30am to 5pm, Sat: 8.30am to 1pm (closed on Sun & PH) |
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Colin Tham Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://www.colinthamplasticsurgery.sg/ |
| Address | 304 Orchard Road, Lucky Plaza #05-06, S238863 |
| Contact | +65 6235 8411
Or email them here |
| Opening Hours | Mon to Fri: 8.30am to 5.30pm, Sat: 8.30am to 12.30pm (closed on Sun & PH) |
Clinic |
Woffles Wu Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Centre |
| Speciality |
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| Website | https://www.woffleswu.com/ |
| Address | 1 Orchard Boulevard Suite #09-02, Camden Medical Centre, S248649 |
| Contact | +65 6733 9771 |
| Opening Hours | Appointment based |
Some things to note before getting breast implants
Before going under the knife (if you have already decided), here are some of the lesser-known facts about breast augmentation surgery that you should probably get acquainted with.
Most health insurance policies do not cover such cosmetic surgeries
Health insurance rarely cover breast augmentation surgeries due to the fact that it is for cosmetic reasons. However, if you have recently gone through a mastectomy, the breast reconstruction surgery will likely be covered since it was a health reasons that led to the surgery.
There are many implant types available
While most people are acquainted with silicone implants, it is important to know that there are more implant types that just that. Knowing the various qualities of each material will help you make a more informed decision about the type of implant you want inserted into your chest. The most popular choice is silicone due to the fact that it feels more natural and appears firmer.
Know that there are different incision types
Knowing where your doctor will be making the incision on your breast is important. There are four main areas where the doctor will make the incision, in the armpit, on the tummy, the crease under the breast or through the areola, with the latter two being the most common for incisions. Some things to consider will be your body’s scarring reaction and if there are any specific clothing types that you wear on a regular basis, like tank tops, where your underarms will potentially be exposed.
Know the doctor
As this is an intimate surgery that is potentially life-changing, knowing the doctor is important. With social media, this is often not too difficult, and knowing what kind of personality and their patients’ results will help form a more realistic perception of what to expect after your surgery.
Implants do not last forever
Hence, your first breast augmentation surgery probably will not be your last. Most implants will need to be changed out after 12 to 15 years, sometimes sooner. Reasons could be due to leaks, or scarring tissue growing around it and causing it to change in shape. Also, some of these implants may cause cancer, albeit not a serious form of cancer and is easily curable, it still is something to deal with. Therefore, budgeting for regular checks and a subsequent revision surgery is essential.
Try on different sizes before deciding on one
It is important to try on the different sizes before you decide on a size. Put them on, feel how they are and see how you look, then decide.
Breast augmentation may affect your ability to breastfeed
As with all surgeries, tissue will be removed as part of the process, which means for breast augmentation surgeries, the amount of breast tissue will be reduced, and this may hinder the ability of the breast to produce milk. It is highly possible that you may still be able to breastfeed with implants as long as the incision is made as far away from the nipple as possible.
Psychological effects
Whatever the motivation may be for you to get breast implants, psychological effects are part of the package. Of course, most women experience a positive change with their new and improved embellishments. However, a small group may find themselves struggling with other preconceived notions surrounding the change they have made to their body. It may be inevitable but being prepared is one way to deter such negative thoughts.
Breast implant illness exists
Some women may experience breast implant illness and they do not recover until the implants are removed. Not much light has been shed in this area, and it is best to talk to your doctor about your concerns regarding this.
Sometimes, your posture will be affected
Implants bear weight and adding them to your chest will mean a heavier chest, especially when you are going for more than two sizes up. However, if the chosen size is proportionate to your frame your posture should not be affected drastically.
How much does it cost to get breast implants?
Depending on the implant type and clinic, the cost of implants are usually between SGD $10,000 to $20,000. These prices may or may not be inclusive of the prevailing fees that comes with the surgery, such as operating room costs, post surgical medication, consultation and review session fees.
