When considering breast augmentation, many women wish for results that look and feel natural — a balanced, harmonious shape that enhances their figure and stands the test of time.
Dr. Mario F. Bernier, plastic surgeon, takes a personalized approach designed to ensure your safety, comfort, and confidence, while minimizing the risk of complications.
1. Choosing the size and shape that best suits your silhouette
A natural look begins with choosing the right implant volume and profile.
The goal: to respect the width of the chest, the natural shape of the breasts, and the overall body proportions.
To ensure truly natural breast augmentation, Dr. Bernier carefully evaluates:
- The ideal projection (how far the breast will extend forward)
- The width and height of the implant
- The overall aesthetic balance of the body
2. Choosing the right type of implant
Unlike the current trend for cohesive silicone gel (gummy bear) implants, Dr. Bernier favors saline breast implants. Why? Because cohesive silicone implants may be linked to higher medium- and long-term risks, including:
- Hardening of the fibrous capsule (capsular contracture)
- Calcification of the fibrous capsule (around the implant)
- Potential additional surgeries that can be long and costly (total capsulectomy)
Saline implants offer several advantages:
- If the implant deflates, the body naturally absorbs the saline fluid
- Lower risk of hardening and calcification of the fibrous capsule
- Possibility to adjust the volume during surgery for a more symmetrical result
3. A unique technique: the transaxillary approach with endoscopy
One of the key elements of Dr. Bernier’s approach is his expertise in endoscopic transaxillary breast augmentation.
This technique involves inserting an endoscopic camera through a small incision hidden in the natural crease of the armpit, in order to prepare the retropectoral space to place the breast implant.
The advantages:
- No scar on the breast
- Precise implant placement thanks to the direct view offered by the endoscope
- Less trauma to surrounding tissues, promoting a more comfortable recovery
- A more natural and discreet result
- Reduced surgical risks and complications
4. Understanding the importance of recovery
Achieving a natural result with breast augmentation also depends on what happens after surgery. Following postoperative recommendations is essential:
- Follow the pre- and postoperative recommendations
- Wear the appropriate support bra
- Perform breast massages as instructed starting the day after surgery, to ensure a soft and natural result
- Avoid intense physical activity during the internal healing process
- Attend all postoperative follow-up appointments to optimize the final outcome
Conclusion
Breast augmentation can beautifully enhance the figure while remaining subtle and natural. With the endoscopic transaxillary approach and the use of saline implants, Dr. Mario F. Bernier offers his patients a procedure that combines precision, discretion, and safety, while reducing the risk of long-term complications.