Breast Augmentation Surgery

The size of a woman’s breasts are genetically determined. Once developed, the breasts may fluctuate in size in response to changes in weight, pregnancy and breast feeding. Most women have breasts of slightly different sizes, but occasionally a very marked difference may develop between the breasts. Breast augmentation surgery will enable you to change the size of your breasts.

How is this done?

Breasts can be made larger by placing an implant either behind the breast tissue or behind the muscle on which the breast lies. Thebreast implants are usually inserted through incisions underneath the breasts (inframammary fold), around the areola or in the armpit. These options will be discussed at your consultation with Mr Humzah. Breast surgery and a general anaesthetic will be required and you will need to be admitted as a day-case or for an overnight stay in hospital as appropriate.

Breast implants

A breast implant is made of an outer layer of silicone and may be filled with silicone gel or salt water. Some breast implants are round and others are shaped. Either breast implant can give excellent results. The manufacturers life expectancy of breast implants is 10 or more years, although breast implants can stay in without problems for much longer.

Many studies have been carried out to establish whether silicone breast implants cause certain diseases. At present there is no evidence to suggest that silicone breast implants are associated with an increased incidence of breast cancer. There is also no evidence to suggest that these breast implants cause autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Further information on Breast Surgery

You can get further information on breast implants from the following website: MHRA: Independent Review Group

For further information on all procedures, please contact us on 0800 084 2321 or email info@pdsurgery.co.uk.