In breast augmentation with silicone implants, implants are placed either above or below the pectoral muscle. The procedure takes about two hours and is performed under general anaesthesia. The implant is embedded via a small micro-fine incision in the lower breast fold. Subsequently, the skin is sutured with self-dissolving threads in an invisible way.

There are two different types of implants, round and teardrop-shaped. The teardrop-shaped implant is very similar to the natural breast shape. However, the final result depends heavily on the anatomy of the body. The size and shape of the implant are individually adapted to the patient's body shape and wishes after a private consultation.

After the procedure, work should not be done for at least a week. Working people who put a lot of strain on their arms should refrain from carrying out their activities for at least three to four weeks. Sport can be resumed after four weeks. After the procedure, a sports bra should be worn for about six weeks. The final result of breast augmentation occurs six to nine months after surgery. After this period, the swelling has completely receded and the implant has passed into the final position.

For breast augmentation with autologous fat, existing fat deposits in the body are aspirated. The autologous fat is then processed and injected at several points around the breast. One or two sessions are usually necessary. The method of breast augmentation with autologous fat is particularly suitable for patients who desire a small to moderate enlargement, and do not have risks of breast cancer. Which treatment option is ideal for you and your body will be discussed in a detailed private consultation. The operation is performed under general anaesthesia and takes about two hours. Afterwards, a sports bra is worn for about six weeks. Professional activity should be suspended for a week.

If the breast has lost shape as a result of age, or appear after pregnancy or weight loss, so-called ‘empty or sagging breasts’ can be tightened, and the natural form restored. Here, the breast is remodelled and excess skin is removed. The operation is performed under general anaesthesia. The areola is reduced in size and repositioned. Also, the mammary gland tissue is re-sculptured. A micro-fine scar is located around the areola, and runs vertically downwards, sometimes additionally in the lower breast fold. The skin is sutured with self-dissolving threads. After the operation, a sports bra is worn for about six weeks. The final shape of the breasts shows up after about six to nine months. After the procedure, professional activity should be avoided for one to two weeks. Sports activities are possible after four to six weeks.

If you suffer physically due to breasts that are too large, this can be reduced surgically. For this purpose, skin, mammary glands, and fatty tissue are removed. With the remaining tissue, the breast is reshaped. A micro-fine scar is located around the areola and vertically downwards, sometimes additionally in the lower breast fold. The operation takes about three hours and is performed under general anaesthesia, with a hospital stay of three to four days. After the operation, a wound drainage is placed for one to two days, then a supportive sports bra is worn for six weeks. After the procedure, for about 2 weeks you are advised to take time off work. Working people who put a lot of strain on their arms should refrain from carrying out their activities for at least three to four weeks. Sport can be done again after about four weeks. The final result of the breast reduction occurs after six to nine months after the operation. After this period, the swelling has completely subsided.

If your breasts are a different size or shape, they can be corrected by means of a breast lift or one-sided enlargement or reduction. Which treatment option is ideal for you and your body is explained in a detailed private consultation. Everybody is individual and needs a perfectly coordinated treatment. Whether a correction with implant or autologous fat is suitable for you is decided together on the basis of many different factors.

Sometimes phases of hormonal changes (as a baby, during puberty, or in old age), breasts can develop in men. Normally, they regress, but in rare cases, an enlarged mammary gland may remain. The phenomenon can also occur only on one side. If you are overweight, fat storage can also be the cause of a female breast.

After exclusion of possible diseases, the excess tissue can be removed and the skin mantle can be reduced and remodelled as necessary.

Through the acquisition of a broad surgical spectrum and in-depth expertise in breast, facial and reconstructive surgery at renowned clinics in Switzerland and abroad, Dr. Rüegg also offers advice, and, if necessary, treatment in challenging situations after previous operations. You are welcome to register without obligation for a second opinion in the privacy of the clinic in Luzern, Switzerland. Please bring previous reports and documents with you, if available.

Often a combination of different interventions makes sense to achieve a harmonious overall result. These can take place in the same session or staggered in time.

When the silicone implant is placed either above or below the pectoral muscle. The procedure takes about two hours and is performed under general anaesthesia. The implant is embedded via a small micro-fine incision in the lower breast fold. Subsequently, the skin is sutured with self-dissolving threads.

There are two different implant shapes, round and teardrop-shaped. The teardrop-shaped implant is very similar to the natural breast shape. However, the final result depends heavily on the anatomy of the body. The size and shape of the implant are individually adapted to the patient's body shape and wishes.

After the procedure, work should not be done for at least a week. Working people who put a lot of strain on their arms should refrain from carrying out their activities for three to four weeks. Sport can be done again after about four weeks. After the procedure, a sports bra should be worn for about six weeks. The final result of breast augmentation occurs six to nine months after surgery. After this period, the swelling has completely receded and the implant has passed into the final position.

For breast correction with autologous fat, existing fat deposits in the body are aspirated. The autologous fat is then processed and injected at several points around the breast. One or two sessions are usually necessary. The method of breast augmentation with autologous fat is particularly suitable for patients who want a small to moderate enlargement and do not want are particularly at risk for breast cancer. Which treatment option is ideal for you and your body will be discussed in a detailed personal consultation. The operation is performed under general anaesthesia and takes about one to two hours. Afterwards, a sports bra is worn for about six weeks. Professional activity should be suspended for about a week.

For breast correction with autologous fat, existing fat deposits in the body are aspirated. The autologous fat is then processed and injected at several points around the breast. Usually, one or two sessions are necessary. The operation is performed under general anaesthesia and takes about one to two hours. Afterwards, a sports bra is worn for about six weeks. Professional activity should be suspended for about a week.

Excess skin, mammary gland and fatty tissue are removed. With the remaining tissue, the breast is reshaped. A fine scar is located around the areola and vertically downwards, sometimes additionally in the lower breast fold. For six weeks, a supportive sports bra should be worn. After the procedure, you should not work for about 2 weeks. Working people who put a lot of strain on their arms should refrain from carrying out their activities for three to four weeks. Sport can be resumed after about four weeks.

A reconstruction of the breast with breast implants can be performed directly, under the same anaesthesia after removal of the mammary gland. The implant is inserted either in front of or behind the pectoral muscle. However, sufficient skin and soft tissue mantle must still be present. The method is not suitable for patients with large, contracted scar plates. This is often the case after irradiation. In some cases, a preliminary operation for skin extraction is necessary to prepare for the implantation, for which an expander is inserted. This is continuously filled with a saline solution and thereby expands the skin coat. If the skin or soft tissue coat is large enough, the actual implant can be inserted. One Breast reconstruction with breast implant offers above all the advantage that the procedure is rather small. The disadvantage is the use of foreign material and the associated risk of hardening of the breast, especially after radiation (capsular contracture).

With the help of autologous tissue flaps of the back or abdomen, the breast can be rebuilt. If the flap is removed from the back, the back muscle (latissimus dorsi) is partially or completely lifted off with skin on one side. There is only a scar on the back. The loss of muscle is usually well compensated by other muscles. The so-called DIEP cloth is a further development of the TRAM flap. Here, the abdominal muscles are completely preserved. This reduces the risk of abdominal wall hernias.

The nipple and areola are built up as the last breast element. The procedure can be performed under local anaesthesia or, if necessary, with corrective surgery after breast volume has been restored.