At MyBreast our patients go through a number of steps to ensure their suitability and that this procedure is right for them. A number of consultations with both your personal Patient Adviser and your surgeon will ensure your expectations can be met.

All surgical procedures come with risks however our thorough consultation process will ensure you are fully informed and any risks identified. We will only proceed if we feel it is in your best interests and any risks are outweighed by the benefits.

If we do not feel that you are a suitable candidate, we will always be open, honest, and transparent. At MyBreast, we keep your wellbeing and safety at the forefront of what we do.

Breast augmentation surgery is usually carried out under general anaesthetic. Most patients come to the hospital early in the morning on the day of their surgery. Your breast enhancement surgery will then take place later that morning or early afternoon that day.

Patients are usually able to return home the same day however if your surgery is scheduled for the afternoon you may have to stay overnight before being discharged the next morning. Depending on your specific type of breast enlargement procedure, surgery typically takes between 1 to 2 hours.

Breast augmentation is a long-term commitment, and you may require adjustment surgery at a later date. Until recently, the average product life of breast implants was thought to be 10 years. This is no longer the case. Modern breast implants can last for twice that term without needing to be replaced. But if you are in your early 20s, please be aware that you may require additional breast enlargement surgery later in life.

We pride ourselves on making the smallest and most concealed incisions possible, usually four to five centimetres long. There are three incision areas widely used for breast augmentation:

The infra-mammary incision (under the breast fold)
The circumareolar incision (around the nipple)
The axillary incision (in the armpit)

Your implants will be placed either under or over your chest muscle depending on several factors including the size of your breast, skin quality, and your breast shape. The position of the implant will have been decided prior to surgery between you and your breast augmentation surgeon at your consultations. Implants placed under the muscle tend to give a slightly more natural upper ‘pole’ of the breast and possibly a lower incidence of capsular contracture (scar tissue that can develop around an implant and cause the breast tissue to feel hard).

1. Subpectoral (under the chest muscle)
2. Subglandular (beneath your breast tissue)
3. Dual Plane (partly under the muscle, partly under breast tissue)

Dissolvable stitches are normally used to close the incision meaning you will not need to have them removed. The incisions will be covered with dressings, which will be removed at your first dressing change appointment.

 

One the day of your procedure, you will be welcomed by our friendly hospital team. Your dedicated nurse will take you to your private room where you will also see your surgeon and anaesthetist before your surgery.

We normally ask patients to arrive a few hours before their procedure takes place so observations can be taken to ensure you are fit and well and you are given time to relax and settle any nerves.

Breast augmentation surgery is usually carried out under general anaesthetic meaning you will be fully asleep during the procedure.

Once the procedure is complete, the recovery team will ensure you are fit and well before taking you back to your private room. Your post-surgical garment will be provided for you and will be in situ when you wake up. 

You will only be discharged once you are eating, drinking and medically fit enough to leave the hospital. It is important to have someone available to collect you from the hospital and stay with you for 24 hours following your surgery.

It is recommended that you take at least 2 weeks off of work to recover and use this time to relax and recuperate. You will be invited back during this 2 week period to see our clinic nurse where your dressings will be removed and your progress assessed.

You will then see your surgeon around 6 weeks however this can sometimes happen sooner if needed.

The exact cost of your breast enlargement surgery will depend on your individual circumstances, which will be discussed in detail at your consultation. 

We will be honest and transparent and ensure there are no hidden costs. Your package will always include everything from pre assessment and consultations to hospital stay and aftercare.

At any point if you have questions or concerns, we will be available to support you. Please call one of our friendly patient advisers on 0203 642 1490 who will be on hand to assist you.