Small implants have always been popular amongst some circles. Models, TV personalities and increasingly Instagram models have been a fan of the “has she or hasn’t she look”, however Dr Tavakoli explains that the trend towards a small implant is becoming more and more mainstream.
*Actual patient of Dr Tavakoli.
Popular amongst models, actresses and those in the public eye, the “mini boob job” is the fastest growing trend in breast augmentation surgery today.
What is a mini boob job?
Dr Kourosh Tavakoli is Australia’s leading breast implant surgeon, having performed over 6000 breast augmentation procedures. In Dr Tavakoli’s expert hands, a mini boob job does not just mean a small implant or breast size, rather, the crucial element is selecting an implant that fits the patient’s chest and breast perfectly without any element of enhancement.
*Actual patient of Dr Tavakoli
How is this achieved?
During your consultation with Dr Tavakoli, precise measurements of your breasts will be taken to indicate a range of possible implant choices. the real implant sizing and selection however, takes place in the operating room during your procedure with the use of intra-operative sizers.
Dr Tavakoli exclusively uses unlimited intra-operative implant sizers to determine the best possible implant for the patient’s breast and chest footprint. This method of sizing takes into account rib wall curvature and the skin’s ability to expand ensuring the most natural looking implant is chosen.
In most patients, the incision is located in the Inframammary breast crease (IMF) and over time usually becomes imperceptible.
In some patients with chest wall deformity or low tissue coverage, fat grafting may also be used to provide implant coverage, disguise irregularities, or to add volume to a part of the breast.
Find more about fat grafting during breast augmentation here.
What is the recovery like for a mini boob job?
Most patients are able to return to work within 7 days of breast augmentation surgery and can drive after 10 days
Neck and arm stretches may begin immediately
Walking can commence within 7 days
Light jogging within 3 weeks
Gym and Pilates after 4-6 weeks
Upper body weights 6-9 weeks
Contact sports / Martial arts/ Boxing / Soccer after 12 weeks
To arrange a complimentary consultation for breast augmentation surgery with our practice manager Jennifer, get in contact now.
Cosmetic Journey would like to thank Dr Kourosh Tavakoli, specialist Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon for his input into this blog post.