Breast surgery: Guide from the Breast Atelier in Zurich

Do the breasts grow again after a reduction during the menopause?

Mar 07, 2023

Studies show that one in five women use a larger bra after the menopause than before. So the breasts seem to get bigger.

Finding a clinic for breast surgery: What to look out for?

Mar 01, 2023

Cosmetic surgery is booming and new providers are springing up like mushrooms. Everyone claims to be the best. Lure offers can be particularly dangerous: if a breast augmentation is offered in Switzerland for less than CHF 5,000, caution is advised.

When does health insurance pay for breast surgery?

Mar 01, 2023

In which cases the health insurance company will cover part of the costs, we can answer here based on our experience.

Which breast implants are used at Breast Atelier?

Feb 27, 2023

We only use state-of-the-art, high-quality implants made of cross-linked silicone.

Do breast implants cause cancer?

Feb 26, 2023

In recent days, various publications have highlighted the problem of the occurrence of cancer in connection with the use of breast implants.

Incapacity to work after breast surgery

Feb 20, 2023

How long you are unable to work after breast surgery depends both on the operation in question and on the work done by the surgeon.

Breast surgery before summer? What about summer activities such as bathing, swimming, diving or flying?

Feb 20, 2023

The healing process after breast surgery takes a while. Nevertheless, there is no need to forego typical summer activities if the surgery date is chosen carefully and in good time. The following should be taken into account when planning:

When is the best time of year for breast surgery?

Jan 15, 2023

There are many factors to consider when undergoing breast surgery. One of these is the timing of the operation. Fall or winter is a particularly suitable time of year for this.

Pregnancy with operated breasts

Dec 14, 2022

However, as the breast volume is higher after a breast augmentation or breast lift and the skin is tighter, the shape of a breast that has undergone surgery usually suffers less than a breast that has not been operated on.

Do breast implants have to be changed every 10 years?

Dec 10, 2022

Question from a reader: I read on the Internet that implants have to be replaced every ten years. Is that correct?

Why is it important to take a break from exercise and sport after breast augmentation?

Nov 30, 2022

To ensure that the "new" breast after the procedure provides the desired self-confidence and attitude to life, great attention must be paid to the entire augmentation process, especially the time after the operation.

What happens to a breast that has undergone surgery if it fluctuates greatly in weight?

Nov 21, 2022

Weight fluctuations in women are known to affect not only the stomach, legs and bottom, but also the breasts, much to the chagrin of most women. Weight fluctuations therefore also change the volume and shape of an operated breast.

Changing the distance between breasts during breast augmentation?

Nov 13, 2022

Some patients would like a different distance between their breasts. Some patients have an above-average distance between their breasts and would like this to be reduced.

Breast augmentation abroad? Caution is advised here!

Oct 20, 2022

To Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic or Turkey for breast surgery? The market for breast surgery is getting bigger and bigger.

How does a funnel/keel chest affect the technique of breast surgery?

Oct 16, 2022

The shape of the rib cage influences the position and inclination of the breast. Interesting facts about surgical techniques and success factors for a beautiful end result.

Sagging breasts after weight loss

Sep 22, 2022

Excess skin often occurs after severe weight loss. Sagging and empty breasts are often very disturbing for patients.

Methods and incisions for breast reduction surgery

Aug 30, 2022

There are various methods of breast reduction that are used at Breast Atelier. Which procedure is used in each individual case depends on various factors.