Breast Augmentation with the use of implants is a procedure that helps to enlarge and improve the shape of the breasts. On occasion mastopexy (breast uplift) is combined with a breast augmentation particularly after pregnancy and weight loss.
The procedure begins with the surgeon carefully marking your breasts. The operation is performed under a general anaesthesia usually as a day case. The operation usually takes 1.5 hours. An incision is made under the breast and the implant is inserted through this incision and carefully positioned, absorbable sutures are used to close the wound and tissue glue applied.
The results are often life long, although these can be impacted by pregnancy, significant weight change and ageing. Revision surgery is often required to preserve the results many years after breast implant insertion.
There is a significant amount of evidence that suggests a strong association between smoking, high body mass index (BMI), hormone therapy and diabetes on increasing complications, particularly wound healing, infection and deep venous thromboembolism (DVT). The body’s reaction to any foreign material (such as a breast implant) is to produce a capsule which covers it. This is usually a soft covering, but occasionally, over many years, this capsule contracts and becomes hard, necessitating removal. Nipple sensation is often altered but usually recovers fully. The ability to breast feed is unaffected. After surgery, slight asymmetries may be evident as each side of the body is naturally asymmetric. Mr Saour will discuss the potential risks during your consultation.
| Surgery duration | 1.5 hours |
| Type of anaesthesia | general anaesthetic |
| Compression/support garment | yes |
| Time in hospital | daycase |
| Time off work | 1-2 weeks |
| Recovery time | 4-6 weeks |
| First follow up appoinment | 1 week |
The procedure begins with the surgeon carefully marking your breasts. The operation is performed under a general anaesthesia usually as a day case. The operation usually takes 1.5 hours. An incision is made under the breast and the implant is inserted through this incision and carefully positioned, absorbable sutures are used to close the wound and tissue glue applied.
The results are often life long, although these can be impacted by pregnancy, significant weight change and ageing. Revision surgery is often required to preserve the results many years after breast implant insertion.
There is a significant amount of evidence that suggests a strong association between smoking, high body mass index (BMI), hormone therapy and diabetes on increasing complications, particularly wound healing, infection and deep venous thromboembolism (DVT). The body’s reaction to any foreign material (such as a breast implant) is to produce a capsule which covers it. This is usually a soft covering, but occasionally, over many years, this capsule contracts and becomes hard, necessitating removal. Nipple sensation is often altered but usually recovers fully. The ability to breast feed is unaffected. After surgery, slight asymmetries may be evident as each side of the body is naturally asymmetric. Mr Saour will discuss the potential risks during your consultation.
Surgery duration : 1.5 hours
Type of anaesthesia : general anaesthetic
Compression/support garment : yes
Time in hospital : daycase
Time off work : 1-2 weeks
Recovery time : 4-6 weeks
First follow up appointment : 1 week
Once you have decided you are interested in cosmetic surgery
Mr Saour’s aim is to help you look and feel your best through high quality personalised care.
You will receive all the information preoperatively allowing you to make an informed decision.
Understanding the benefits, implications and potential risks of any type of surgery is of paramount importance.
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