Breast Surgery can help alter the size, shape and appearance of your breasts. Dr Carmen Munteanu and her team take a professional and individualised approach to help you make a well-informed decision that suits you and your goals.

Dr Carmen’s Breast Surgery procedures include:

The decision to undergo surgery of any variety is one that should not be taken lightly. A consultation with Dr Carmen Munteanu can help you make an informed decision that is right for you.

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Recovery after Breast Surgery

In the first few weeks following your Breast Surgery, it is possible and likely that you may experience localised swelling, discolouration and discomfort. Over the coming weeks incisions will begin to heal. With time these scars will settle and fade, however they will never go away completely.

Dr Carmen will provide you with in-depth and personalised instructions for caring for the surgical site following your Breast surgery; this can include medications to take orally or apply to the site to aid healing, as well as a follow-up consultation time.

It’s important the surgical site is not subjected to excessive force or motion during the healing period. You should also avoid exposure to the sun as this can impact scarring.

Please be sure to follow the instructions you are provided with optimise your results.

Long-Term Results of Breast Surgery

 While Breast surgery can alter your appearance, leading an active lifestyle, with a balanced diet can help you maintain your results. Although results are long lasting it is important to remember that further surgery may be required as ageing occurs.

How much is Breast Surgery? – Surgery Costs & Hospital Fees

Dr Carmen’s team will provide you with a personalised fee for your surgery depending on the type of procedure, hospital and whether you want to stay in hospital. An approximate fee range for your Breast surgery can be provided over the phone when you speak to a Patient Care Advisor. We also provide information on different methods of payment.

At your initial consultation, you will be given a detailed quote for your procedure. This will include a Surgeon’s fee, an Anaesthetist fee, a Surgical Assistant fee and the day surgery or hospital fees.

Find out more about Breast Surgery Payments, Prices and Consultation Fees.

Risks and Complications of Breast Surgery

Every surgery has potential risks and possible complications.

Dr Carmen will cover the potential risks and complications during your consultation as part of your informed consent. She will also explain the measures she will take in order to reduce your risks as much as possible.

Possible complications of surgery include the following:

  • Complications related to general anaesthetic or side effects of drugs used in hospital.
  • Bleeding– reduced by preoperative testing of possible blood anomalies, accurate technique, use of drains, particular dressings, compressive garments.
  • Infection– prevented/reduced by judicious use of antibiotics, surgical technique, modern sealing dressings, appropriate care and advice.
  • Abnormal or asymmetrical scarring– The visible appearance of scars may be reduced if approached in a certain way.
  • Fluid build-up or seroma 
  • Other risks include;
    • Numbness/altered sensation
    • Pain
    • Wound breakdown
    • Delayed healing
    • Poor scarring or keloid Scarring,
  • Serious complications such as possible Heart attack, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism.

For more information visit our risks and complications page.

Things you can do to reduce your risks and complications of surgery

  • Read all documents provided to you
  • Diligently follow instructions of your surgeon.
  • Rest and allow time to heal.
  • Wear your compression garments as instructed.
  • Avoid removing your own bandages or touching at the incision site until it has healed properly.
  • Do NOT Smoke at all during the surgical journey – especially critical in the periods before and after surgery.
  • Be accurate and upfront about ALL your medications, supplements and vitamins that you are currently taking – Tell both Dr Carmen and your anaesthetist.
  • When providing your medical history give specific details about ANY past difficulties you have had with surgery, anaesthesia, hospital visits or healing.
  • Thorough pre-washing of your own body prior to surgery can reduce skin bacteria and risk of infection.

Successful surgical outcomes are the result of a number of considerations including; realistic surgical goals, realistic patient expectations, and a good knowledge and understanding of possible risks and complications.

Planning for your Breast surgery

At your pre-operative consultation, Dr Carmen Munteanu will listen to your desired outcomes and conduct an examination, before advising of your options and her recommended course of treatment.

Find out more about your patient journey.

Further Reading

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