Patients from Cyprus pursuing world-class breast augmentation have a uniquely convenient option: Dr. John Anastasatos maintains a full surgical practice in Athens, Greece — a short direct flight from Larnaca — in addition to his Beverly Hills office in California. The Athens location makes breast augmentation with implants, fat-based natural augmentation, or hybrid techniques accessible without the long-haul travel that international surgical trips often require, while delivering the same surgical standard Dr. Anastasatos is known for at his Beverly Hills practice.

Dr. Anastasatos has delivered plenary lectures at the Pan-Hellenic Congress of Plastic Surgery on endoscopic breast surgery — the Greek specialty’s highest academic forum — and has published peer-reviewed research on cell-assisted lipotransfer for breast augmentation, foundational research on natural fat-based breast enhancement. Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), a member of the Hellenic Society of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, and named by The Luxe Insider as one of the Top 10 Plastic Surgeons in the World.

Choosing the Right Size and Shape

Dr. Anastasatos spends a significant amount of time pre-operatively having his patients try on different implant sizes, so they can participate in the decision of implant size. He believes it is important that the patient select the breast implant size, not the surgeon.

It is also vital to know what type of profile you desire for the breast shape. The term “profile” in breast implant surgery refers to the projection of the implant, or the perkiness. For most women, this is a matter of personal preference. Dr. Anastasatos shows patients both moderate profile and high profile to help them decide. Moderate profile implants will offer a more natural look compared to high profile implants. Implants also come in different shapes, including rounded or anatomic (teardrop).

Dr. John Anastasatos is known for his warm personality, his gentle touch, and his exceptional cosmetic outcomes and is a top choice for your breast implant surgery. For patients traveling to his medical centers from Cyprus, Dr. Anastasatos offers cosmetic breast surgery at his clinics in Athens, Greece, or Beverly Hills, CA.

Breast Implant Options in Cyprus

Dr. Anastasatos offers saline and silicone gel implants. Plus, in Europe, there is another type of breast implant that has some merit: the polyurethane covered breast implant. The polyurethane implant is still a cohesive silicone implant, but it is covered by a shell of silicone and polyurethane. The polyurethane implant was available in the U.S., but was discontinued due to a fear of causing cancer. That was never proven in humans, but it was in mice.

Types of Augmentation Procedures

Breast augmentation can be performed using different methods that can impact the scars and appearance of the new breasts. Dr. Anastasatos uses several different methods based on the best option for the patient and her preferences. The methods of breast augmentation we offer to patients traveling to our clinics from Cyprus include:

• The trans umbilical breast augmentation is also called TUBA, and it is performed through the belly button. The TUBA is a great choice because the operation is done with no visible scars on the breasts – it is also the quickest procedure. Only saline breast implants can be done through the belly button.
• The endoscopic breast augmentation is done through the armpit. This procedure also has the benefit of no visible scars on the breasts since the incision is in the armpit.
• The breast implant positions can be over the muscle or under the muscle. There is another placement called “half-over, half-under.” That means the breast implant is partially under the muscle and partially under the breast tissue. In reality, this half-over, half-under procedure is essentially a breast augmentation where the implant is under the muscle. The muscle is called the pectoralis major muscle.
• The breast implant location makes a difference in the shape. If a woman has a partially saggy breast and needs some lifting as well as a breast implant, then placing the breast implant over the muscle and under the breast may be better to provide extra lift and better shape.

Having a highly qualified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast augmentation can make a significant difference in the results. If you are considering breast implants, a breast lift or even a reduction, Dr. John Anastasatos is an excellent choice for your cosmetic breast surgery.

If you live in Cyprus and are ready to come to one of our clinics to explore breast augmentation and breast implants to give you the curves and silhouette that you desire, contact the clinic of Dr. John Anastasatos in Athens, Greece, or Beverly Hills, CA, to schedule a consultation.