Breast Augmentation (Implants)

Breast augmentation with silicone implants is one of the most frequently performed procedures at Praxisklinik Kaiserplatz in Frankfurt, Germany, carried out by Prof. Dr. med. Dennis von Heimburg, a specialist member of DGPRÄC, ISAPS and IPRAS with over two decades of surgical experience. The clinic uses high-quality cohesive silicone gel implants — available in round and anatomical profiles with textured surfaces — selected in close consultation with the…

The surgery is performed under general anaesthetic and typically takes around two hours. The surgeon discusses access routes at the planning stage: the most common is the inframammary fold (a discreet crease under the breast), but periareolar or transaxillary approaches are available depending on anatomy and patient preference. Pocket placement is planned around existing tissue volume — submuscular placement is common where there is limited natural cover,…

Recovery after breast augmentation involves wearing a supportive bra continuously for the first three weeks, with light daily activity possible within days. Strenuous exercise and heavy lifting are avoided for four to six weeks. Swelling and temporary sensitivity are normal and gradually settle over the following weeks. Praxisklinik Kaiserplatz sits in central Frankfurt with excellent rail and motorway connections, making it accessible for patients…