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BREAST AUGMENTATION (Plastic Surgery Breast Implants)

The aim of breast augmentation is to produce full, soft, natural breasts that are in proportion to the rest of the body. Most women request breast augmentation if they have small breasts or if they have lost breast tissue after pregnancy or breastfeeding. Asymmetry in breast size may also be corrected when the difference is very noticeable.

Surgery to increase the size of the women breasts involves the placement of implants either beneath the breast tissue or beneath the muscles of the chest.

The size of the breasts is determined by the individual patient.

Breast implants surgery is performed under a general anaesthetic and involves an overnight stay in hospital. Recovery from the breast implants surgery usually takes four weeks before resuming full activity.

Modern breast augmentation is usually highly successful in achieving a pleasing result. The problem of hardening of the breast is now very rare due to improvements in implant design. Equally, it is now generally accepted that Silicone provides the best material for women breast implants and does not cause collagen disorders and other problems.

However, it is important to know that women breast implants do not last a lifetime and may have to be changed after fifteen years.

Breast implants surgery results in a small scar on the base of the breast or around the nipple. It is also possible to place the scar in the armpit.

Rarely, nipple sensation may be reduced as a result of breast implants surgery.

Patients requesting breast augmentation are seen on at least two occasions in order to talk through all the issues and choose the best size and approach. It is possible to talk to other women who have undergone the procedure and to see representative photographs of results. Written information and access to data on silicone issues is also provided.

NON SURGICAL BREAST AUGMENTATION

There is considerable interest in techniques to increase breast size that do not require implants. I do not believe that any form of 'fillers' are an appropriate option as there have been no reputable studies to demonstrate their safety.

A new system of continuous vacuum suction has been shown to produce real increase in breast tissue. This system will be available in the UK in the next few months. This system is only capable of producing a limited increase in breast size and requires fifteen weeks of wearing a vacuum bra system.

If you want more information on Breast Augmentation (plastic surgery breast implants) call us at 020 7636 4073 in London.

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