A Breast Augmentation operation will be performed under a General Anaesthetic and will take approximately 1-1 ½ hours. An incision, approximately 5cms long, may be made in the crease of the underside of the breast, the armpit or lower edge of the areola. Most commonly this will be in the crease of the breast; however, your Surgeon will advise you on the most appropriate area for yourself.

Once the incision is made, the Surgeon will create a pocket for the implant to lie in. This may be either beneath the muscle or beneath the breast tissue. Your size and shape will determine the outcome of the position of the implant and will be discussed fully at consultation with the Surgeon. Following the surgery you will have stitches (these may be dissolvable) in place, covered with a dressing and a sports bra.

You will be advised to have your stitches removed, if applicable, at 7 days after your operation, or in accordance with your Surgeon’s instructions, and to continue to wear the sports bra 24 hours a day for up to 3 months. You may also have drainage tubes in your breasts – these will be removed the day after your surgery, before you go home. Your breasts will be firm and swollen at first, and will take several weeks to settle and adapt a more natural position and feel. By wearing your sports bra, you will feel more comfortable and have the necessary support.

Benefits of Breast Augmentation

• Increased confidence and femininity
• Increased self esteem
• Achieve more symmetrical breasts
• Ability to buy clothes and underwear of choice
• Correct changes in shape and size due to pregnancy or weight loss
  

• Scarring
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Capsular contracture
• Asymmetry
• Change in nipple sensation
• General Anaesthetic risks - including Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Haeomatoma (a heamatoma is a collection of blood around the operation site, which occurs rarely)