Dr. Niessen asks that women wait 2 months before wearing an under wire bra, after having had either breast implant or breast lift surgery. Your body is forming scar tissue around the breast implant for this period.   During this time, the pressure from the under wire bra could cause irritation to your incision, and we suggest [...]

We offer breast implants that are manufactured by Mentor Canada.  Your decision to use Mentor breast implants for your breast augmentation is a personal, long-term decision.  Because breast implants may not last your entire lifetime, Mentor supports your decision by strongly standing behind their Lifetime Product Replacement Policy.  Should you have a problem with your [...]

Smoking causes the blood vessels to constrict, reducing the blood supply and the oxygen carried by the blood to the surgical area. The tissues need this blood supply and the oxygen that the blood carries in order to heal. When the blood supply is reduced the tissues heal more slowly.
Whether you are having a breast [...]

Can I go to the tanning salon or sunbathe if I have implants?
Tanning at salons or sun bathing will not hurt your breast implant, but it may make your scars unfavourable. You should cover your scars with sunscreen, should you choose to tan, until your scars have faded.

We recently received an e-mail from a patient who had a latex allergy, and wished to have breast augmentation surgery.  She was concerned the breast implants were made of latex.  I explained to her breast implants are made of a round or contour shaped silicone elastomer (rubber) shell.  She was relieved to hear the surgery [...]

You will likely feel tired and sore for a few days after breast augmentation surgery. You will, however, be up and around the same day. Any discomfort you have will be controlled by medication prescribed by Dr. Niessen.
 At your first post-op visit, your bandages will be removed and you may wear a bra.  Sutures will [...]

This patient had subglandular breast augmentation with a 375cc smooth round saline breast implant.

This patient had submuscular breast augmentation with 275cc silicone gel implants.

We have many patients  in our office who are considering breast augmentation surgery, but are concerned about recovery time.  We tell them that they will probably feel somewhat tired and sore for several days following breast implant surgery, and their breasts may remain swollen and sensetive to physical contact for 2-3 weeks.  However, in almost [...]

Our 3d animation is complete!  When patients come for a consultation they want to know how the procedure is done.  This will allow them to see how  breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck, facelift and liposuction is performed.  It will be a great resource for them in choosing which procedure is best for them.