Breast enhancement or enlargement is a surgical procedure to increase the size of the breast by placing implants behind the breast tissue. There are a number of reasons why this is done. These can be cosmetic considerations or medical e.g. correct breast asymmetry and breast reconstruction.

What can this procedure achieve?

You must have realistic expectations. A pleasing realistic result can lead to a feeling of enhanced self confidence. The size achieved should be in proportion to your figure.

What are the alternatives?

New procedure of enlarging breasts with your own fat is under intense investigation and we expect this to be available sometime by the end of 2008. We will only be providing this service once full investigations are published, and protocols for this procedure are established.

What happens before surgery?

You will have a detailed consultation with one of our consultant plastic surgeons, who will discuss your desires regarding the shape and size you want to achieve. You will have the opportunity to see the full range of implant sizes and shapes available at our clinic, and decide on the size you want to achieve.

A common misconception is to relate a bra “Cup Size” to the size of the implants. Your consultant plastic surgeon will help you to an appropriate size of implant to achieve the size of breast you want.

Procedure:

The procedure involves an incision in the crease below the breast to place the implant either behind the breast tissue or behind the chest wall muscle this will be discussed with you at your consultation. The incision is closed with dissolving stitches after the implant is inserted.

Recovery:

After the surgery, you will stay in the hospital until fully recovered from surgery. This usually means an over night stay. Most women are fully recovered and back to work after 2 weeks, however some may take up to four weeks.

After Care:

You will always have access to the hospital after your surgery (day or night) where advice can be given over the phone or a doctor will see you should the need arise.
You will be seen at our clinic for follow up care after the surgery. You will then have the option of having the implants checked on a yearly visit at our clinic.
The implants we use come with a life time guarantee for capsule formation and rupture.

Risks and Complications:

All surgery carries risks and there is no substitute for a full and frank discussion with your consultant plastic surgeon