Breast Surgery · Hamilton, Waikato
Dr Bülent Yaprak offers breast augmentation using premium Motiva and Mentor implants, as well as fat transfer for patients wanting a more natural enhancement — all with all-inclusive pricing and six weeks of follow-up care.
Procedure Overview
Breast augmentation increases breast size and improves shape using implants placed behind the breast tissue or chest muscle. It's one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures in New Zealand, with well-established safety and outcomes data spanning decades.
Dr Yaprak uses Motiva and Mentor implants exclusively — two of the most trusted brands available, both offering modern cohesive gel technology with low complication rates and strong manufacturer warranties.
The diagram below shows the main placement positions and how each sits relative to the breast tissue and chest wall.
Implant placement positions — Dr Yaprak will advise which is right for your anatomy at consultation
Placement, size, shape, and brand are all discussed at your consultation. Dr Yaprak does not use a one-size-fits-all approach — your body measurements, existing tissue, and goals guide every decision.
Premium European brand with micro-texture surface, progressive gel technology, and a very natural feel. Full lifetime warranty. Excellent long-term safety data.
Long-established American brand with decades of clinical data. Mentor MemoryGel is widely used globally and offers a proven, consistent safety profile.
Round implants give fullness across the whole breast. Anatomical (teardrop) shapes provide more volume in the lower pole for a natural slope. Both can look completely natural.
Submuscular (under muscle), subglandular (over muscle), or dual plane — each has advantages depending on your body. Dr Yaprak will advise which suits you at consultation.
Sizing uses your chest width, tissue quality, and desired outcome — not cup size. Physical sizers are used at your pre-op appointment so you can visualise the result before committing.
Usually in the natural breast fold (inframammary) — discreet, heals well, and gives excellent access. Periareolar and axillary approaches are also available when appropriate.
Important Information
Every surgical procedure carries risk. The vast majority of breast augmentation patients have no significant complications — but Dr Yaprak will discuss all of the following with you at consultation, and you will have ample time to ask questions before signing consent. This is not a procedure to rush into.
Blood thinners & supplements: Tell Dr Yaprak about any prescription blood thinning medications. Also stop herbal supplements that affect blood flow — including St John's Wort, Ginkgo biloba, and garlic supplements — before surgery. Vitamin C is fine to continue.
Some patients feel emotionally "up and down" in the weeks following surgery — this is normal and usually passes. If feelings of depression or anxiety persist, please let Dr Yaprak's team know. Counselling may be recommended.
The decision to have breast augmentation should be yours alone, made without pressure from anyone else, and only when you feel genuinely well-informed. At least two consultations before surgery is standard — further consultations are always available.
"The goal is always a result that looks like you — just the best version. Natural proportions, natural feel, nothing that looks done."— Dr Bülent Yaprak, Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Natural Enhancement
Fat transfer augmentation — also called autologous fat grafting — uses your own fat harvested by liposuction, purified, and injected into the breasts. No implants, no foreign material.
It suits patients wanting a modest, natural increase of roughly one cup size, particularly those who also want body contouring in the donor area (typically abdomen, flanks, or thighs).
Important: Fat transfer is not suitable for patients wanting a significant size increase, or those with very little available donor fat. Some fat reabsorption (typically 30–40%) occurs after transfer, which is factored into the surgical plan. Dr Yaprak will advise honestly whether this approach suits you at consultation.
Implant Removal & Replacement
Many patients come to Dr Yaprak having had implants placed elsewhere — sometimes decades ago — and are now considering removal, replacement, or revision surgery. This is a growing area of practice.
On Breast Implant Illness: BII is a term patients use to describe systemic symptoms — fatigue, brain fog, joint pain — that some women attribute to their implants. It is not a formally diagnosed condition, but Dr Yaprak takes these concerns seriously and will discuss the evidence openly with you.
The body naturally forms a scar tissue capsule around any implant. In some patients this capsule tightens and hardens — causing firmness, distortion, or discomfort. Treatment involves removing the implant and the capsule (capsulectomy). A new implant can be placed at the same time if desired.
Implants are not lifetime devices. Most manufacturers recommend reviewing them after 10–15 years, or sooner if a problem develops. Dr Yaprak can discuss modern implant options, sizing adjustments, and whether combining a lift (mastopexy) would improve the final result.
Suitability
Every patient is assessed individually at consultation. These are the general indicators of suitability — but the most important step is always a conversation with Dr Yaprak.
A note on timing: Dr Yaprak recommends a mammogram or breast ultrasound before surgery if you haven't had one recently. This is standard practice and an important step before proceeding with any breast surgery.
Dr Yaprak at Waikato Specialist Centre, Hamilton
Your Journey
A note from our nurse Anna: "We want you to make a clear, informed choice about surgery, so please keep in contact with us about any questions at any stage. We're here to support you through your recovery — don't hesitate to reach out."
Fees & Pricing
All pricing is fully all-inclusive — surgeon, anaesthetist, Braemar Private Hospital, implants, nursing, consumables, and six weeks of post-operative follow-up. No hidden extras.
Southern Cross members should check their policy for any applicable cover. Our team can assist with the documentation required. See our full fees page for all procedures.
Common Questions
Why Choose Dr Yaprak
European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons — a rigorous qualification held by relatively few NZ plastic surgeons.
Motiva and Mentor exclusively — not budget alternatives. Both come with strong manufacturer warranties and decades of safety data.
Your quote covers everything: surgeon, anaesthetist, Braemar Hospital, implants, nursing, consumables, and six weeks of follow-up. No surprises.
Dr Yaprak's philosophy is enhancement that complements your body — not results that draw attention to themselves.
One of few Hamilton surgeons offering fat transfer augmentation as a genuine alternative to implants for the right patient.
If augmentation isn't right for you — or a different approach would give a better result — Dr Yaprak will tell you. That's the foundation of good surgical care.
Book a consultation at Waikato Specialist Centre in Hamilton. You'll get a full assessment, implant options, honest advice, and an all-inclusive quote — all for $267.
For further information please check out the offical Australiasian Plastic Surgery Society information here.
