Breast Augmentation
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Breast augmentation is one of the most popular forms of cosmetic surgery globally. The procedure is performed both after mastectomy for breast cancer and for cosmetic reasons.
The procedure enhances shape and volume, providing personalised results that restore symmetry, improve body proportions, and contribute to greater self-confidence.
Breast augmentation is a procedure that enlarges and enhances the breasts using implants or fat transfer. The surgery aims to enhance the size, shape, and symmetry of the breasts, and can be tailored to create a modest increase in size or more significant changes.
Before any surgical intervention, a thorough medical evaluation is conducted to assess your overall health and determine the best approach to meet your aesthetic goals and certain needs. The surgeon will examine your breasts, taking measurements and possibly photographs for your medical record.
On the day of the surgery, you will be given anaesthesia to ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free throughout the procedure. The type of anaesthesia typically used will put you to sleep during the operation.
If you choose to receive a breast harmony procedure using the Mia Femtech™ technology, no anaesthesia is needed as the procedure is focused on minimally invasive approach, giving the patient an increase of one to two cup sizes.
There are typically three different incisions methods.
Together with your surgeon, you will decide what technique is best suited for your desired degree of enlargement, as well as on the type of implant that will be used.
After the incision, the breast implant is inserted into a pocket, either under the pectoral muscle or directly behind the breast tissue.
Before the procedure, you will discuss the ultimate insertion and placement for your body and your desired aesthetic outcome.
You will also have questions answered about subsequent mammography and breast imaging, when the time comes that it is indicated.
Once the breast implants are properly positioned, the surgeon closes the incisions with meticulous care, using sutures, skin adhesive or surgical tape. The primary goal is to minimise scarring, while ensuring the incision heals correctly and securely. After the incision is closed, the area is typically wrapped in bandages or a surgical bra to support the breasts during the initial recovery phase.
Immediately following the surgery, it's common to experience swelling, soreness, and a degree of discomfort, which can be managed with prescribed medications. You will be provided with recovery guidelines by your surgeon to help you care for your incisions, recommended post-operative garments and limitations on physical activity. By following these guidelines, you can speed up breast augmentation recovery.
Note that complete healing and final results can take several weeks to months.
Follow-up appointments allow your surgeon to monitor your healing, address any concerns and ensure that the implants are settling as expected.
The first follow-up is typically scheduled within a week after surgery, with subsequent visits depending on your specific case and surgeon’s advice. Take the opportunity to use these appointments to ask questions and discuss any symptoms you are experiencing with your surgeon – they will be able to provide advice on any necessary adjustments to support your recovery.
Perhaps, you have questions regarding any of the following:
With Adoreal, you can easily find a great clinic for breast augmentation in the UK. We offer a platform that connects potential patients with reputable clinics specialising in aesthetic procedures. With the app, you can find detailed information about each clinic, including credentials, the experience of surgeons, before-and-after photos and patient reviews. Register or login to get started.
Deciding to go through with a breast augmentation is deeply personal and involves various considerations to ensure the results align with your expectations and lifestyle.
There are two primary types of breast implants, each with its own set of characteristics:
• Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water. They are inserted empty, and then filled once they are in place, allowing for a smaller incision. Saline implants can feel less natural than silicone but provide a uniform shape, firmness and feel.
• Silicone implants are pre-filled with silicone gel, a thick fluid that closely mimics the feel of human fat, providing a more natural tissue feel than saline options. Most women believe that silicone breast implants look and feel like natural breast tissue.
The appropriate implant size depends on various factors, such as your body frame, existing breast tissue, skin elasticity, and personal preference.
Surgeons often use sizers, placed inside a bra to give an idea of the new size's appearance. With modern 3D imaging technology, you can also get a virtual representation of how different sizes might look on your body. Ultimately, the choice of size should give you a proportionate and satisfying result that complements your overall body shape.
Breast augmentation is generally safe and most patients are happy with the results, but like any surgery, it comes with risks and potential side-effects.
Our aim is to help you feel safe before, during and after the breast augmentation procedure, providing you a lifetime of support.
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