Pre-Procedure:

Professional Advice

The different procedures and different types of implants and techniques available is what our professional consultants are able to advise on.
Although breast enlargement is a way for many women to regain their self esteem and boost self confidence, it is a decision that should not be taken lightly.
If you are considering implants, then it is important to research and speak with a GMC registered surgeon, who can provide professional advice on your needs, realistic goals and procedure options that are available for you and your body type.

Discuss Your Needs With A Consultant

Many of the points to take in to consideration when looking for breast surgery include:

• Do you want silicone or saline implants?
• Do you want smooth or textured implants?
• Do you want teardrop or round implants?
• What size implant do you have in mind?
• Will the implant be placed behind the chest wall muscle, or behind the breast tissue?

These are all important points that can be discussed with your cosmetic surgeon.
Your surgeon will also explain the advantages and risks of each of your choices and how it can affect your body.
The benefits of arranging a consultation with one of our professional cosmetic surgeons is that the advice is tailored to your exact needs and body shape.
When considering size, sample bras are available with different fillers, to give you an idea of what implants could, and should look like on your own body.
Certain factors can determine what procedure you should opt for, such as body-shape, build and weight.

Day of the Procedure:

Breast Enlargement surgery procedure involves creation of incisions in your breasts. These incisions may be created under your breast, towards your armpits or around the areola. Then breast implants are then placed either at the front or at the back of your pectoral (chest) muscles.

This procedure takes about one or two hours for successful completion and is usually carried out under general anaesthesia. We do advise overnight stay, however, you may return home the very same day if our surgeon is confident about it.

The implant size and the breast augmentation method used will be determined by your surgeon during the consultation session. This consultation is essential to ensure that the best recommendations and implants are offered that take into consideration your comfort and lifestyle.

Breast enlargement procedures are performed under general anaesthetic. Depending on your procedure, may perform one of three incisions.

1. Under the breast
2. Around the nipple
3. Near the arm-pit

Incision size depends on where about your chosen implant is being placed. Once placed, the incision is stitched and the breasts are supported with a dressing and support bra.
If your surgeon recommends that the breasts will need draining of blood and fluids post surgery, small tubes are left inside the breasts for a couple of days. This is common and does not indicate surgery problems.

Post Procedure & Recovery:

Currently most of the breast augmentation procedures are done as a day case so you can return home the same day. Although it is not mandatory, sometimes we recommend an overnight stay in our hospital after you have undergone the Breast Enlargement Surgery combined with other procedure. We offer excellent after-care service to make sure you are comfortable and confident enough to return home with access to the clinical team whom you can call for advice. You may experience some amount of bruising and discomfort after the surgery and we will help you manage the pain by prescribing suitable painkillers. It is better to avoid lifting weight or performing any strenuous exercises for upto 6 – 8 weeks from the day of your surgery. You may be able to return to work after taking a good rest for a period of 6 to 7 days. Your operating surgeon will advice on the aftercare required after having the procedure.
After undergoing breast enlargement surgery, it is normal for patients to feel some discomfort. This can also include swelling, bruising and hardness of the breasts.
For women that feel side effects, painkillers are advised to curb and control pain. It is normal to experience discomfort for up to a few weeks post surgery.
Stitches in the breasts are removed after 7-14 days and scars will continue to fade for the 12 months that follow. In some cases there will be no stitches required to be removed as some of the surgeons use surgical glue also called “tissue adhesive” or “liquid stitches”.