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When a breast implant is inserted to the body during breast augmentation or breast reconstruction surgery, the body's immune system recognises it as a foreign body and "wraps" it – forming a "capsule"...

Every October, as part of our commitment to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we dedicate our efforts to inform, educate, and empower individuals in the fight against breast cancer.

Every year at POLYTECH, we respond to thousands of questions and inquiries from breast surgery patients and surgeons worldwide. Our commitment to patient education is ongoing, and we continually...

How does the post-pandemic aesthetic surgery market look like? What plastic surgery procedures are most in demand? In this blog post we will review some of the latest plastic surgery statistics...

While size tends to get the most attention, other characteristics of the breast implant, such as its profile shape and base shape have an important role in the final look and aesthetic outcome. Each...

As a global leader in breast aesthetics, we have been supporting patients on their journey to feel their best for over 35 years. We believe that all patients should have access to educational...

During your consultation, your surgeon will walk you through the three main decisions: 1. Which implants are recommended for your needs. 2. The implants’ positioning, and 3. Where to perform the...

If you are interested in breast surgery with implants, it is important to know the different positions where breast implants can be placed. By learning about the different implant placements...

Breast reconstruction is a field of plastic surgery dedicated to restoring the breast shape.

This can be due to congenital problems, accidents or diseases. One of the most common reasons for breast...

Whether in augmentation or in reconstruction surgeries, surgeons use implants to enhance the breast, according to their patient’s personal preferences and medical needs. Alongside shape and size,...

Having a breast aesthetic surgery is not a decision to take lightly. Health and wellbeing, aesthetic results, associated costs, and possible complications are some of the reasons why women take up to...

Pregnancy is considered to be one of the more powerful experiences for women, both physically and emotionally. This special period is life is extended for women who breastfeed. It is a period of...

With more than 2 years of pandemic experience behind us, it can be carefully assumed that covid-19 (in one form or another) will remain with us also throughout 2022. While the pandemic has presented...

Autologous fat grafting (also known as fat transfer or fat injections), is a surgical procedure in which fat is grafted from one area of the body and injected into another area of the body, in the...

As a leading manufacturer of breast and body contouring implants, all our implants are manufactured with the utmost care and are of exceptional high quality. We developed the IMPLANTS OF EXCELLENCE...

Early detection is extremely important for a favourable prognosis of breast cancer patients. It is important to follow the recommendations of your local health organisation and consult your healthcare...

While breast cancer continues to affect 1 in 8 women in high income countries, with a total of 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer globally in 2020, the chances of finding yourself on the...

As a global leader in Breast Aesthetics, we are committed to patient education, providing informative and educational content on the various topics of interest for our patient community.

According to the latest ISAPS survey statistics, Breast Augmentation continues to be the most common plastic surgery procedure, with more than 1.84M procedures performed in 2018, representing a 6%...

We are living exciting times for aesthetic consumers: there is a wide variety of options for consideration per the personal aesthetic preferences of each patient. However, such variety of choices can...

Breast shape, size, and symmetry can play a significant role in a woman’s femininity and confidence. Appearing during puberty, tuberous breasts can profoundly influence self-esteem and wellbeing.

Choosing a breast implant is an important decision that ultimately depends on your individual preferences, as well as your physical characteristics. Fortunately, you will not have to make that...

Early detection is key for positive prognosis of breast cancer. For that reason, it is recommended for all women, including women with breast implants, to undergo breast screening tests. Learn more...

As the only German manufacturer of breast implants, with over 30 years of experience, POLYTECH is continuously responding to questions and inquiries from surgeons and patients. For your convenience,...

One of the most common questions women ask before breast augmentation is whether or not they will be able to breastfeed after surgery. The good news is that most women may still breastfeed just fine,...

In this article, we will share some breast augmentation recovery tips to make your journey easier.

A “Mommy Makeover” is a combination of procedures designed to regain the pre-pregnancy body or improve post-partum physical changes.

One in eight women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime, which can greatly impact the lives of those affected, their family and friends.

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in women, affecting 1:8 women in a lifetime on average.

Breast implants and mammograms: what you should know

Gluteal / Buttock augmentation, is it for me? How is it performed?

Breast augmentation continues to be the world’s most popular cosmetic procedure*. Despite its popularity, several myths continue to surround this common procedure.

We gathered some of the myths to...

Why breast implant manufacturers do not indicate cup sizes?

Cup size is one of the common indicators for describing breast size or for choosing the bra size that is right for you. However, cup size...

What is capsular contracture? Can I do something to prevent it?

Within its natural healing process, our body creates scar tissue around a wounded area. The same reaction is triggered when a foreign...