Breast Augmentation in Winnipeg, at First Glance

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What is Breast Augmentation, and what's the difference between Breast Implants and Natural Fat Transfer?

Breast Augmentation is one of the most popular procedures performed by our Award-Winning Board Certified Plastic Surgeons at The First Glance Aesthetic Clinic & Surgery Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Breast Implants and Natural Fat Transfer are the most popular types of Breast Augmentation designed to give you beautiful, naturally shaped, larger breasts. We also offer advanced surgical procedures such as the Internal Bra for additional support and aesthetic benefits.

Volume, fullness, and more projection can be added to your breasts to improve the overall size, shape, symmetry, and profile of your chest. Subtle or dramatic results can be achieved with Breast Implants or an all Natural Fat Transfer. Results are immediate with minimal downtime.

Out Of Province Patients

Patients travel across Canada to see our Award-Winning Board Certified Plastic Surgeons in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The First Glance is one of the leading Medical Aesthetic Clinics & Surgery Centres across Canada, serving patients for 25+ Years. Our level of expertise and the number of aesthetic procedures we offer is unmatched in most provinces. If you are an Out Of Province patient, please let us know when booking your Breast Augmentation so we can accommodate you the best we can.

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Everyone deserves to feel confident and comfortable. The First Glance Aesthetic Clinic & Surgery Centre is a place to treat yourself and feel good.

It's about enjoyment, enhancement, appreciation of aesthetics, and the art of self-expression. You will feel a reflection of kindness, compassion, and understanding every time you visit our clinic.

Our mission is to nurture the human spirit — and elevate natural beauty — one person, one procedure, and one transformation at a time.

Your Custom Breast Augmentation Treatment Plan

When it comes to aesthetic surgery of any kind, there’s no such thing as one size fits all. Every patient has their own unique surgical needs.

Whether you are interested in a subtle natural look or a dramatic bombshell result, your Breast Augmentation will be fully customized according to your existing anatomy, unique surgical requirements, and desired aesthetic results.

What is the Most Popular Type of Breast Augmentation?

Breast Augmentation with Implants is the most popular choice. Breast Implants are an excellent option for a more dramatic increase in breast size (1 to 5 cups) and for a more beautiful, more youthful change in breast shape.

Breast Implants are by far the most popular choice for Breast Augmentation surgery because they offer more flexibility with a wide range of volume, size, shape, and a full curvaceous profile.

At The First Glance Aesthetic Clinic & Surgery Centre, all of our Board Certified Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgeons work with the newest generation of Smooth Round Silicone Gel-Filled Implants and Saline-Filled Implants created by worldwide industry leaders in breast aesthetics.

Augmentation With Implants

Breast Implants are an excellent choice for a significant increase in breast size, shape, and profile (1 to 5 cups).

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Augmentation Without Implants

Natural Fat Transfer is an Implant-Free Breast Augmentation technique that uses unwanted fat from areas of your body to subtlety increase the size of your breasts by ¾-1 cup. If you prefer to have a more subtle, natural augmentation rather than implants, why not use your unwanted fat from your waist, hips, and thighs to give you fuller, larger, more supple breasts?

What are the key benefits of breast implants?

Breast Augmentation with Implants is the most popular choice.

The top two reasons why most patients choose Breast Augmentation with Implants:

Implants offer the ability to significantly increase the size of your breasts.
Implants offer a set volume change that will not decrease over time.

Together, you and your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will review all of your options in detail to determine which type of Breast Augmentation is best for you.

Implants

When it comes to breast implants, there are a wide range of options available. All breast implants are made of a highly durable silicone shell and can either be filled with medical grade silicone or saline (sterile salt water). At present, we only use smooth round breast implants. Volumes for these implants can range from 100cc/grams to 800 cc/grams.

Desired breast shape and the amount of upper breast fullness can be obtained by the profile and projection of the implant. Our surgeons at The First Glance Aesthetic Clinic & Surgery Centre, will discuss your options and suggest the best implant type to suit your desired results.

Saline-filled implants offer an alternative to silicone gel-filled implants. These implants have a highly durable silicone shell and are filled sterile in the operating room with saline (saltwater) through a one-way valve. These implants can be filled to a large range of volumes and come in different profiles.

Your Surgeon will discuss all of your implant options in detail during your initial consultation to determine which type of implant is best for you. Whether you choose Silicone Gel-Filled or Saline-Filled Implants, you can achieve beautiful, natural results.

Silicone gel-filled implants are created with a form-stable cohesive gel (aka “gummy-bear”) that will not deflate or change shape. The newest generation of these devices have a very low leakage and rupture rate and come pre-filled and sterile from the manufacturers. The amount of gel cohesivity (how the gel can withstand forces) can also be selected from soft to firm and helps determine the overall feel and ability to maintain breast shape changes in the upper part of the breast when standing. These implants come in a large range of volumes and come in the widest range of profiles available. Silicone is very safe and is the benchmark used for biological compatibility within the human body.

Your implants can be inserted through your breast crease (inframammary incision) or below your nipple (peri-areolar incision). The breast crease incision is the most common and safest method as it avoids any potential scarring of breast tissue and contamination from breast cysts. Further it maximizes nipple sensation. To keep your incision lines extremely small (3-5 cm depending on the size of the implants selected) your Plastic Surgeon will use a Funnel to insert your implants. A Funnel decreases the size of a traditional incision line by 40 to 60%.

Implant Position

Implants can be placed in 1 of 2 anatomic positions – above or below the muscle (pectoralis major muscle).

Sub-glandular/Subfascial pocket placement is used when placing the implant above the muscle. This is a preferred placement in a patient with a moderate amount of breast tissue and wishing for maximal muscle strength.

Dual plane/Submuscular pocket placement is the most common pocket chosen for breast augmentation with implants. The Dual-Plane Submuscular pocket has the lowest long-term complication rate in terms of capsular contracture, rippling and implant visibility and maximizes breast tissue visibility for mammographic screening. It also results in the most natural appearance of the breast even with larger sizes. However, there is some loss of muscle strength and it is recommended not to work-out the chest muscles frequently following surgery.

Natural Fat Transfer

Natural Fat Transfer is an excellent option if you’d prefer not to have implants, are happy with your current overall shape, and are interested in adding a subtle volume change in breast size (up to 1 cup).

During Natural Fat Transfer surgery, Liposuction is performed to collect fat from other areas of your body to create your new breasts. The most common areas to collect fat from include the abdomen and love handles. Secondary areas that can help add more fat include the bra rolls and inner thighs. With Natural Fat Transfer, as a result of the liposuction, you also get the added benefits of Body Contouring.

If you choose Natural Fat Transfer, it’s important to note that your body will reabsorb some of your fat within the first 6 weeks as it regains a blood supply so you may lose some initial volume. Fat grafting can also be added in addition to breast implants in primary breast surgery to create cleavage or in revision breast augmentation surgery to correct contour or volume loss.

With Natural Fat Transfer, you will get a soft shape that looks and feels natural.

If you wish to significantly enhance the size of your breasts — more than 1 cup size— and you want a change in the shape of your breast, your Surgeon may recommend Breast Implant Surgery instead. On the other hand, if you’re looking to boost your bust line by 1 cup and do not need a shape change, a Natural Fat Transfer might be the right fit.

Ideal weight for Natural Fat Transfer surgery means that you have enough fat, preferably in your abdomen or lower back (love handles), to allow a decent amount of fat to be harvested.

With Natural Fat Transfer, the final result cannot be guaranteed. Some patients experience a 20%-40% loss of volume over the first 6 weeks due to reabsorption. Additional fat grafting sessions can be performed to gain more volume If desired.

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Breast Implant sizing at The First Glance Aesthetic Clinic & Surgery Centre is a unique experience not shared elsewhere in Manitoba. We are the only clinic in Manitoba and one of a few clinics in Canada to use this revolutionary virtual simulation software from Crisalix.

Most clinics rely on an outdated breast implant sizing techniques, bra and “implant-sizers” which results in an implant selection generally smaller and less accurate versus the actual outcome. At the time of your consultation, our surgeons are able to accurately simulate your eventual outcome with computer generated 3D software.

This simulation can be viewed in multiple angles and can simulate all the implants sizes, profiles, and lifts. It also helps your surgeon obtain the most accurate sizing if your breasts are of different volumes or sizes. Best of all, you can share the images with your partner or friends as you will obtain an email and link with all your images. Due to the nature of the simulation software, we are able to offer this to our patients that reside in other provinces thereby limiting the need for travel.

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Before & After Photos of Breast Augmentation

Explore our Before and After Photo Gallery to see Breast Augmentation results delivered by our Board Certified Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgeons. You can also view more Before & Afters on FG’s Instagram and Facebook profiles.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Implants

After Breast Implant Surgery, you can be up and moving around the day of surgery after the effect of anesthesia has worn off. Your Surgeon will prescribe medication to control any discomfort and antibiotics to reduce any risk of infection. You will notice swelling and, in some instances, mild bruising. You will see an immediate difference in your breast size, but keep in mind you have swelling that needs to subside before your actual size is evident. You will be provided with a compression bra after surgery.

During the first 5 to 10 days bruising and swelling will reach its highest point and begin to subside. You will be allowed to shower the day after surgery and able to return to non-strenuous work after 1 week. After 2 weeks, you may resume light to moderate exercise and full range of arm movements. You will experience a significant reduction in swelling and the final results will begin to take shape.

Plan to take about 4 to 7 days off work for recovery time.
Every patient heals at her own pace. You may be able to return to work much earlier than others. However, it’s a good idea to have a few extra days booked off work for recovery time.
The length of time to book off work depends on whether your job is physically demanding. Your Surgeon will give you a specific recovery guide at the time of your initial consultation.
Doctor notes are available and are very confidential. Your doctor’s note will not indicate the type of surgery you are having.
Restrict strenuous aerobic activities, exercise, and heavy lifting for two to six weeks following surgery. Avoid physical activities that increase your heart rate and blood pressure or cause your breasts to move significantly. Your surgeon will provide you with specific exercise instructions depending on the type of surgery you have had performed.
Do not sleep on your chest for 8 weeks and there is no need to massage your breasts following surgery.
Your recovery time and post-operative care instructions will be customized to meet your unique needs. Surgical results and recovery instructions may vary.
If you are an out-of-province patient, you will have specific follow-up instructions provided to you at the time of your consultation.

Full recovery can take up to 8 weeks but most patients feel they are perfectly fine after 1-2 weeks. It is important to note, everyone is unique and heals at their own pace.

Every Breast Augmentation surgery is a customized procedure, so the cost can vary significantly. The general cost of Breast Augmentation surgery starts at $9,500+. Every patient is unique according to their surgical requirements. Exact cost is determined at the time of consultation according to the type of Breast Augmentation surgery selected and if additional procedures such as Breast Lift, internal bra, or fat grafting are combined with your breast augmentation surgery. To get an exact quote, you must be seen by one of our Board Certified Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgeons in consultation. Feel free to call (204) 885-1419 to reserve your consultation.

The surgeon you decide to work with is the #1 determining factor on the results you’re going to achieve. Plastic Surgeons price their procedures according to the quality care and surgical skills they bring to their patients. Seeking a surgeon based on price often leads to undesirable results, and the problems that come along with it are often complex (and costly) to fix. Ask anyone who has undergone revision surgery; it’s a lot less expensive to get it done right the first time

You will receive an exact quote at the time of your consultation. Quotes are valid for 6 months from the date they are printed.

To reserve your consultation, call our Patient Coordinator at The First Glance Aesthetic Clinic & Surgery Centre (204) 885-1419.

Despite its popularity in the past, this is a practice that should remain in the past. Unless otherwise directed by your surgeon, massaging your breast implants should not need to be performed. The way you sleep, exercise, and move around daily will move your implants enough that adding external massage should not be performed. Unfortunately, if you massage your breasts implants too early in the healing phase, the precise “hand-in-glove” pocket that was created for you can become loose and big which can result in implant malposition.

If your implants have been placed over the muscle, you are free to work out on your chest (pectoralis major) muscle as much as you desire; however, if your implants have been placed under the muscle, it is generally best to avoid strenuous isolated chest days or multiple chest exercises at the gym. It is ok to do 30 push-ups a week or include bench press in your workouts once per week but overdoing isolated chest days can result in the pectoralis major becoming too strong which will result in wider cleavage and potential lateral and downward displacement of the implant. Remember, almost all upper body exercises (biceps, triceps, shoulders etc.) will engage the pec muscle as an accessory stabilizing muscle anyway – these exercises are ok to do.

Breast implants are not a lifetime device. At some point in your lifetime, your implants will likely need replacement or removal depending on your wishes but they can definitely last you longer than 10-12 years. All breast implants come with a lifetime warranty against leakage and rupture. The ability to detect if they have ruptured or leaked depends on the type of implant fill – silicone or saline. With saline implants, the breast size will change immediately if a leakage or rupture has occurred and this will be easily detected. With regards to silicone gel implants, the cohesive nature of the silicone gel is meant to not change shape even with a leakage or rupture hence the name “gummy-bear”. With these implants it is generally recommended that a breast ultrasound be performed 3-5 years after implant placement to look at the integrity of the implant. At the First Glance Clinic, we are the only clinic in Manitoba to offer all of our patients breast ultrasounds at these FDA suggested time points.

Absolutely! It is very important to get breast mammograms and perform breast screening as breast cancer occurs in 1:8 woman during their lifetime. Despite the compression used in mammograms, breast implants are very durable and will not rupture. Make sure you seek out an appropriate facility that has the technology and expertise to perform special views (Eklund views/distraction views) required to see the breast tissue which lies on top of the implant. As a secondary benefit to the mammogram, your implants will also be visualized to detect any issues with them. An MRI can also be performed if there are concerns with having a mammogram.

Yes, we work with a credit company called MediCard/iFinance that specializes in financing options for aesthetic surgery. It’s easy and fast to apply. You can apply with MediCard/iFinance online or over the phone. Once you are approved, you can go forward with securing your surgery date.

MediCard/iFinance is not your only option for financing. You can also contact your bank to see if they can offer you lower interest rates through a credit line or personal loan.

If you would like to learn more about your financing options, please call one of our Patient Coordinators at (204) 885-1419 for more details.

Frequently Asked Questions About Natural Fat Transfer

Your immediate size change from fat transfer is a result of two processes: 1) the volume increase from the fat transferred and 2) swelling from the procedure itself. The fat once removed from one area of your body by liposuction is initially without a blood supply. In order to survive, the fat cells must regain a blood supply which provides it with oxygen and nutrients. As not all fat cells regain a blood supply, that portion is lost and resorbed by your body. The portion that regains a blood supply in the first 6 weeks will thrive and survive. It is important to minimize pressure on the breast for the first 6 weeks in order to maximize the blood flowing in the breast so it is important to avoid laying on the chest or wearing tight compression bras.

Yes, your Surgeon can remove your implants, and some of the volume can be replaced with your own fat. Depending on your ideal breast size, you can also replace your old implants with new ones and add a Fat Transfer to enhance the appearance. Can a breast lift be performed at the same time as Fat Transfer to my Breasts?

Yes, breast lifts can be performed at the same time; however, breast lift surgery tightens the skin and therefore decreases the “space” available for fat. This decrease in “space” can put added pressure on the fat cells which may cause an increase in fat loss. Your surgeon will discuss with you if the procedures should be staged.

Fat grafting has been used for over a decade in breast reconstruction for women with breast cancer lumpectomy defects. Therefore it has been studied very extensively. Fat grafting does not increase breast cancer risk nor does it interfere with mammograms. Oil cysts or fat necrosis which happens rarely with fat grafting can be identified on mammogram or MRIs and be differentiated from breast cancer. It must be noted that sometimes the fat graft can result in small areas of palpable changes in your breast which may lead you to undergo more mammograms or physician directed examinations than a woman without fat grafting.