BREAST AUGMENTATION

Breast Augmentation or Enlargement is commonly known as a Boob Job. This is a procedure that involves using silicone breast implants to increase the size of the breasts. There are some alternative ways of increasing the breast size such as using fat transfer. The procedure is usually performed under a general anaesthetic and most patients will be able to go home the same day. The operation itself takes about 60 to 90 minutes to perform.

Breast enlargement is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedures in the world. It is also one of the most popular procedures performed by our surgeons. Mr Reza Nassab, lead plastic surgeon Manchester at CLNQ, is well known for this breast surgery procedures and the MiniAug procedure.

HOW IS BREAST AUGMENTATION DONE?

Breast implant surgery is performed under a general anaesthetic which means you will go to sleep to have this done. The procedure is usually a day case which means you will be discharged the same day. The surgeon will make an incision or cut around your natural breast fold then create a pocket for the breast implant. The incision is then stitched closed and dressing applied.

WHO IS SUITABLE FOR BREAST ENLARGEMENT?

Breast enhancement is performed for many reasons and these include:

Improve self confidence
Help appearance in certain clothes, underwear or swimwear
Improve the balance of the figure
Feel more feminine
Restore volume loss after having children or losing weight
To help improve breast asymmetry or congenital breast shapes such as tuberous breasts

What are the risks of breast augmentation?

Breast augmentation is performed under general anaesthetic. The procedure involves using a breast implant to increase the size of the breasts. Some potential risks with breast enlargement are discussed below although your surgeon will discuss these and more during your consultation.

Bruising, Swelling, Bleeding

Scar

Asymmetry

All patients have some degree of asymmetry between the breasts and sometimes following surgery these may become more noticeable or you may become more aware of these. We will try to highlight some of these asymmetries preoperatively. Many of these are beyond the control of the surgeon and based on your anatomy such as chest wall or rib differences, size differences, differing nipple positions and much more.

Change in Sensation

Breast Implant Related Problems

Infection

Replacement

Changes with Time

BREAST AUGMENTATION BEFORE AND AFTERS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What happens during the consultation?

You will have a consultation with our surgeon who will ask about your concerns and desired outcomes. They will take a full medical history and examine you taking measurements to help with implant choice. They will discuss the various options of implants and provide guidance for your specific requirements and anatomy. You will try on some implants to see the differing shapes and sizes. You will always be offered a second consultation prior to surgery.

When can I go back to work after breast augmentation surgery?

When can I go back to the gym?

Do I need to wear any special bras?

How much is breast augmentation?

Where are consultations and surgery performed?