Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammoplasty) in Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter Valley, Australia

Step 1: Your Private Consultation with Dr Beldholm

There are many options for your surgery, and these will be discussed with you during your consultation. If you are a candidate for breast implants, Dr Beldholm will recommend an option that is customised for you and your body based on his vast experience, having performed thousands of surgical procedures over the past decade.

The decision to undergo any surgery will be made after it has been determined that the results will match your expectations.

By the end of the consultation, your questions and concerns will be addressed, and you will be able to make an informed decision.

If you decide to proceed, Dr Beldholm and his team will collaborate with you on designing a personalised treatment plan, scheduling a convenient date and location for your surgery, and providing all preoperative and post-operative information.

Your appointment with Dr. Beldholm can be scheduled at:

• Virtual consultations on Zoom are also available
• 30 Belmore Rd, Lorn NSW 2320: a beautiful converted heritage building in the Hunter Valley.

For breast consultation, there are always two scheduled sessions included, with the option to have additional consultations at no extra cost if needed.

Step 2: Breast Implant Sizing: Finding the Right Fit

Choosing the correct breast implant size is a crucial decision in the breast augmentation process, and it can be challenging for many patients. Dr. Beldholm understands the importance of selecting the right size to achieve your desired aesthetic outcome. To assist in this decision-making process, Dr. Beldholm utilises a combination of methods to help you visualise and select the best implant size for your body:

1. 3D Imaging: Dr. Beldholm uses advanced Crisalix 3D imaging technology to give you a clear preview of how different implant sizes will look on your body. This helps you see potential outcomes before making a decision. 3D images are for visualisation and illustrative purposes only. They provide a representation of an ideal potential outcome based on the information provided, but do not guarantee any specific result. Individual results may vary.
2. Implants in a Bra: During your consultation, you can try on implants in a bra to simulate the look and feel of different sizes. This hands-on approach enables you to compare sizes and gain a better understanding of how you’ll feel with various options.
3. Rice Bags at Home: To further assist with sizing, Dr. Beldholm recommends a simple and effective method: filling a bag with rice to mimic the weight and feel of an implant. This can be done at home, allowing you to see and feel how different volumes may look and feel in your clothes before making your final decision.
4. Follow-up Consultations: Dr. Beldholm offers multiple follow-up consultations to ensure that your implant choice is the best one for your specific needs. These sessions provide an opportunity to discuss any concerns or adjustments, helping you in your choice and ensuring the best possible outcome for your breast augmentation.

By combining these methods with Dr. Beldholm’s expertise, you can make a well-informed decision about the breast implant size.

Disclaimer: Crisalix 3D images are for visualisation and illustrative purposes only. They provide a representation of potential outcomes based on the information provided, but do not guarantee any specific result. Individual results may vary.

Step 3: Your Breast Implant Surgery with Dr. Beldholm

Dr Beldholm performs breast augmentation (Augmentation Mammoplasty) in Maitland Private Hospital.

Recovery Technique

Regardless of the technique a surgeon uses, patients can still expect swelling, tenderness, bruising and discomfort during the recovery process. These effects are most pronounced in the first few days to weeks and then gradually begin to subside in most cases. Individual differences in healing and post-operative complications can slow the healing process. Dr Beldholm will follow up with you at regular intervals to ensure you are healing as expected.

Step 4: Postoperative Care and Recovery

Recovery from a breast augmentation (Augmentation Mammoplasty) will vary for each individual.

Generally speaking, most patients can expect:

• Some discomfort for the first few days or weeks that varies from patient to patient.
• Ability to lift your arms up above your head within a few days.
• The procedure is a hospital day stay only.
• Most patients only need minimal pain medications such as Panadol.
• No drains are required.
• You are provided with a compression garment.
• Breast massaging is not required.
• No strapping required.
• If you have a non-physical job, then you should be able to go back to work in 3-5 days postoperatively.
• Full exercise with no restrictions after 4 weeks.

Step 5: Follow-up Care

Your procedure is not considered complete until Dr. Beldholm has met with you to follow up after your operation. He will ensure that the healing process has gone according to plan and that all the expectations discussed in your one-on-one consultation have been met.

You will generally see the doctor on the day after the operation and also in 1 month, 3 months and 6 months following surgery. These appointments are included in the surgical fee.

It can take a year or more for the surgical scars to mature. Patients without a family history of keloid or hypertrophic scarring generally find the breast augmentation (Augmentation Mammoplasty) scars are well-hidden and fade to a fine line in most cases.

The breast will initially feel firm. This firmness will begin to settle around 6 months. Once you reach 12 months, your breasts should be soft and move naturally. Individual differences in healing and skin elasticity can impact how long it takes for the breasts to settle into their final position.