Breast Augmentation (Enlargement)
Breast enlargement is often sought after by patients who feel that their breasts are too small, or one is smaller than the other. Achieving a larger breast size, in the proportions that you desire, can make you feel more confident, and this can be achieved by the insertion of breast implants under breast tissue or chest muscles during surgery.
Breast augmentation can also be achieved by fat transfer (breast lipomodelling) where fat from other parts of your body can be used to create fuller breasts. Breast augmentation can be undergone in conjunction with breast lipomodelling for a more natural-looking shape and feel.
What to expect
Duration
Breast augmentation is performed under general anaesthetic and usually takes around two to three hours. You should expect an overnight stay in hospital and you will need to wear a post operative bra for at least six weeks, day and night, following the procedure.
Recovery
Before going home from hospital, you will be given a date to return to see the nursing team who will check your wound and/or your dressings.
You should avoid lifting for four to six weeks, refrain from strenuous sporting activities for three months and should not take a long-haul flight for six weeks following surgery. You should expect to be able to return to physical work after six weeks.
Follow-up
Mr Kalu will see you in his clinic six to eight weeks following surgery.
FAQs
The average lifespan of an implant is 10 years, and it is likely you will need further surgery later to replace them.
At your consultation, you will get to try some implant sizers and discuss the design of implants that you would prefer.
Breast imaging, such an ultrasound, may be required before the surgery.
As with all surgical procedures it is usually safe and effective, but complications can occur. Mr Kalu will discuss the complications of breast enlargement with you at your consultation so you can make an informed decision about the procedure and allow you to detect and treat problems early.
At the consultation, you will be shown the scar patterns to be expected.
The exact surgery cost will be provided after the consultation as Mr Kalu will need to meet you first to assess your own individual needs.
A breakdown of the costs (hospital, surgical and anaesthetic fees) will be included in your clinic letter. The cost of the procedure also includes your dressings appointment post surgery and your follow up appointment with Mr Kalu six to eight weeks later.
You may return to driving after four to six weeks but the legal test that you would need to satisfy is that you are able to be in control of the vehicle and perform an emergency stop. Further advice should be sought from your insurer as to when they are happy for you to begin driving.
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