A breast augmentation (breast enlargement; boob job; breast enhancement) is normally performed using silicone implants by the Consultant Plastic Surgeons at Purity Bridge. Breast implants come in a variety of styles and surfaces, with shapes including round or anatomical (shaped, or teardrop) shapes and textured or smooth surfaces (for round only). The right implant for you must be decided after a thorough consultation with your Purity Bridge Consultant Plastic Surgeon, listening to your aims; but also after a careful clinical examination to determine the “best fit” implant for your breast. There is no “perfect” implant, and because of the wide variety of differences in breasts, in terms of their shape, their age, their history (such as past breast feeding) there is no “one size fits all” breast implant.

In addition, various risk factors with the surgery and the implants themselves must be taken into account and discussed with you, to determine the right choice for you. There is often a misconception that different shaped implants will always give a consistent result – frequently we hear that anatomical implants will “always” look natural and round implants will always look more augmented. In reality, if we plan the right implant for you, after thorough discussion and careful clinical examination, we will get the best implant to give you the look you are hoping for. In many cases, a round implant can provide a very natural looking result, and sometimes, if not chosen appropriately, an anatomical implant can look very augmented.

WHAT DOES THE PROCEDURE INVOLVE?

A breast augmentation is usually performed under general anaesthetic (with you asleep) either as a day case procedure or with an overnight stay. The scar is most commonly placed near the breast crease, and during surgery, a “pocket” is created either under or over the muscle (the pectoralis major) that lies beneath the breast. This decision is determined during your pre-operative consultation.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Modern breast enlargement surgery using the latest silicone implants is a safe, reliable and predictable procedure. Whilst the results are immediate, your results continue to improve for the first 3-6 months after surgery.