Breast Enlargement London

Breast enlargement is a personal choice, the size and shape will depend on the patient’s goals and desired results. There are a few factors that you need to consider such as consulting a qualified surgeon, considering your body type, as well as the surgeon’s recommendation.

Implants have different measurements, usually ranging from 200cc to 800 cc or more. You can try the sizers to help you visualise how they look after the procedure. You can also check other patients before and after photos with the same body type as you, to help you decide on how much implant or fat transfer you may need.

On the day of your surgery, your breast area will be cleansed to lessen the risk of infections. The anaesthesiologist will start injecting general anaesthesia to ensure you are comfortable during the procedure. Once the anaesthesia take effect your plastic surgeon will start the procedure. The process will depend on your chosen types of treatment.

For breast implant, your surgeon will start the incision in the armpit, under the breast, or around the areola, depending on the choice of implants, your anatomy, or surgeon’s recommendation. A pocket will be created where the saline or silicone breast implants will be placed, which can be positioned between the breast tissue and chest muscle or behind the chest wall muscle. After placing the implants into the target area, the incision will be closed with sutures.

For fat transfer procedure, your doctor will collect excess fat in the donor site such as abdomen, hips, flanks, or thighs. Small incision will be created in the donor region to collect fats using a cannula. After collecting, fat cells will be processed and purified to retain only the healthy cells and removed damage cells and impurities. Healthy cells will then injected into the breast.

After the operation, you will be taken in the recovery room for monitoring. Before your discharge, your surgeon will provide post-operative care guide to ensure proper healing.

Breast enlargement operations typically last for about 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the surgeon’s procedure and the complexity of the patient’s requirements.

Breast implants are considered safe, especially when performed by qualified and well-experienced doctors. Both saline and silicone have undergone extensive testing to ensure their safety and effectiveness. It is also approved by the health authorities. On the other hand, fat transfer to the breast has minimal risk as it uses the patient’s own fat for enhancement.

However, cosmetic surgery comes with potential risks and complications such as capsular contracture, rupture leakage, infection, Breast Implant Illness (BII), and Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA – ALCL).

It is crucial to consult a qualified surgeon to minimize these risks. It is recommended to undergo an MRI or ultrasound 5 to 6 years after having a breast enlargement to ensure your safety. Also, monitor any changes in your breast and consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

You will be under general anaesthesia during the procedure, so you will be in deep sleep; technically, you will not feel any pain. After the procedure, you will feel soreness, tightness, and pressure around the breast area once the anaesthesia wears off. Your doctor will prescribe pain medication to manage these pains. Swelling and bruising are also normal but usually subside after a few days. Some patients may experience numbness or sensitivity around the breast area; it usually subsides after a few months.

Yes, you can combine other procedures with breast enlargement such as Breast lift, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) Fat transfer, or some non-surgical procedures. However, it is important to consult your trusted surgeon to know what procedures are suited and safe for you.

Proper implant care, good lifestyle habits, and regular checkups can help maintain the good size and shape of your breasts. There are few things to follow to maintain the best results such as keeping your skin hydrated, maintaining your muscle tone by exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding smoking and alcohol, as well as excessive sun exposure.

It is important to monitor your recovery and know when you should call your doctor after your breast enlargement surgery. The following are the signs that you need to communicate with your doctor right away.

• Severe pain that doesn’t improve with pain medications.
• Excessive swelling or bruising that doesn’t go away
• Fever with 38°C temperature
• Unusual changes in texture or color
• Fluid leakage in the incision site
• Hardening or lumps in the breast area might be a sign of capsular contracture
• Experiencing breast pain
• Difficulty in breathing

Yes, both breast implants and grafted fat are possible to remove if needed.

Breast implants can be removed with breast explant surgery. It can be removed if the implants cause complications and health concerns, or even a personal choice. Reshaping or lifting after the removal may be necessary to achieve a natural look.

Fat grafts can be removed using liposuction. However, it is not possible to remove all the injected fats completely, as the body usually absorbs some transferred fat over time.