Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to cosmetically enhance
the size and shape of a woman's breast using implants. Breast augmentation is performed for a number of
reasons varying from patient to patient, some cosmetic
and some medical. |
| This is most commonly performed
surgery in UK. |
| The breast implants used are either
a silicone specialized shell filled with either
medical grade silicone gel or a salt-water solution
known as saline. |
| If surgical correction of breast
asymmetry is done, success is best achieved with
the correction of breast size. If both breast size
and shape are different, it will be more difficult
to get a good surgical results since a different
procedure must be used for each breast. |
| | Breast
Augmentation Surgery Procedure ¬ |
| The method of inserting and positioning
your implant will depend on your
preferences, anatomy and your surgeon's recommendation.
However the implant is normally inserted through
an incision made in the natural crease beneath the
breast. It is also possible to make the incision
in the armpit or around the edge of the areola. The incisions are then closed by using fine, dissolving
sutures which will also be taped for better support. |
| How long does breast surgery take? |
| Breast augmentation surgery is
an operation that usually takes 45 min-1
hour to complete using a general anaesthetic
and normally includes an overnight stay at the hospital.
In certain circumstances it can be performed as
a day case too. |
| What can I expect from the surgery? |
| Your expectations need to be realistic.
Most patients are pleased with the outcome and find
they gain a feeling of increased self-confidence
especially when wearing can those more revealing
clothes. The overall achievement will be having
a completely natural look that compliments your
figure. |
| If you are considering cosmetic
surgery you should be as well informed as possible.
To request further information or arrange your consultation
complete our online
enquiry form |
| | Recovery after Breast
Surgery ¬ |
| What will happen in the recovery
period? |
| You will feel tired and sore for
a few days and will have slight swelling and bruising,
which is only natural after a surgical procedure.
Most of your discomfort will be taken care by medication. |
| Following the operation you will
have a light dressing in place which will need to
be kept dry for 2 days. After 2 days you can take
shower. Your dressing will be removed and the wound
inspected and lightly cleaned. Normally stitches
are absorbable. |
| In some techniques, you need to
wear breast elastic band for few weeks. |
| The scars will be firm and pink
for at least six weeks and may remain the same size
for several months - it is important to keep in
mind that they may take up to 2 years to fade. |
| You will have follow-up
visits in the months after cosmetic
breast enlargement surgery to check on your progress. |
| What is the recovery time? |
| This will depend on the individual
patient however most patients are able to go back
to work after 2-3 days. Although
you can walk about and do very light activities
from the next day, it is advisable not to do anything
strenuous for 2-3 weeks. The average recovery time
is between 3-4 weeks. Best result will be seen at
3-4 months. |
