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Breast Enlargement (Breast Implants) in London & UK

There are many clinics now offering breast enlargement (breast implants) or "boob jobs," throughout London and the UK. If you would like to know more about the surgery, complete the form on the right and an advisor will contact you.

Breast enlargement surgery (medically known as "breast augmentation surgery") remains the most popular form of cosmetic surgery in the UK. According to the NHS, approximately 80% of women who request enlargements are purely down to cosmetic reasons, while medical reasons account for the remaining 20%. However, breast implants are now not the only way in which breasts can be enlarged. Breast enlargement clinics are increasingly offering options such as body fat transfers to improve the size and shape of breasts.

The reasons women decide to undergo surgery vary, from boosting confidence and self-esteem, to helping restore their look after suffering from breast cancer. It’s also common for accident victims, who have also undergone a mastectomy, to consider their option of surgery. There are varying aspects to cosmetic surgery to consider. Enlargements, also known as augmentations, focus not only on increasing the size of a women’s bust, but on the shape and symmetry of the breast. For example, women whose breasts have significantly altered in appearance after childbirth or through ageing may decide surgery is a reasonable option.

Risks involved with Breast Enlargement (Breast Implants)

Like most operations, breast enlargements/breast augmentation surgery is not 100% safe, and there is an element of risk involved. Techniques performed in the procedure have improved rapidly over the years and surgeons will place primary importance on patients’ safety, but there is still an element of risk. For women who undergoe breast enlargement surgery and opt for silicone implants, a popular option for many, there is a possibility a leakage from the silicone gel encased in the shell.

If the implant ruptures, it will need a second operation to remove it. Other complaints include bleeding, loss of nipple sensation and capsular contracture – this is when the implant hardens.

But silicone based implants aren’t the only solution. Saline implants, which contain salt water, are safer according to some medical experts, as it is much easier to detect leakage, and any complications arising as a result can be corrected sooner. The drawback however, is that it might be more painful for patients to have them removed.

Alternatives to Implants

Women who undergo surgery for purely cosmetic reasons could have the option of taking excess fat from other parts of the body to use for augmentation; a procedure which some experts believe will eventually become common place. Side effects of this procedure are still a concern, but pilot-schemes in the United States and the UK indicate lasting results and no long-term problems.

Patients who have undergone a mastectomy, a procedure that requires the removal of a breast, normally have the option to use body fat in an attempt to restore breast shape. It is a course of action that can be undertaken at the same time as the mastectomy but you can discuss your options and preferences with your surgeon before undergoing the operation.

Surgery for Breast Implants & Recovery

The surgical process involved in typical breast Enlargement (Breast Implants) usually involves an incision being made in the crease under the breast, and then the implant is inserted. The insertion methods and the positioning of the implant will depend on the patient and is something that can be discussed in great detail with your surgeon.

Surgery normally lasts anywhere between one and two hours. Tiredness and soreness due to bruising, which is perfectly normal after an operation of this kind, is very common and will subside after a few days, but the pain can be eased with prescription medication.

Follow-up visits will need to be made in the weeks and months after cosmetic enlargement to ensure everything is progressing as it should, but don’t be surprised to see pinkish scarring for several weeks. The scars will fade in time, but could take as long as two years in some cases. Patience is the key and regular checks will be made in the immediate aftermath of surgical enhancement to ease any fears.

The recovery time all depends on the individual and their circumstances, but you should be back to your vibrant self within a fortnight. It is very important not to do anything physically demanding for at least ten days after the surgical procedure, though light activities such as walking around the house should be achievable within 24 hours. Whether or not you can go back to work within a couple of days depends on the number of physical activities that arerequired in your place of employment, but some women do go back two or three days after the operation.

Suitable Candidates for Breast Enlargement

Though surgical enhancement is often considered the last and not the first resort for a woman seeking a change, it is important you are absolutely certain you want to go through with it. However, not everyone is eligible for cosmetic surgery. A major factor is age – for instance, many surgeons would be very reluctant to operate on anyone under the age of 18, when the breasts and body have yet to fully develop, as well as the maturity of the proposed patient. Some surgeons will advise its best to prolong your options until the age of 21 or 22.

Other patients fall into high-risk categories. Pregnant women and women who are psychologically unstable would not make good candidates, and there will have to be a logical and valid reason for having the surgery. A consultation with a surgeon will determine if you are deemed to be a suitable candidate, but good health, a sound mind, and realistic expectations are paramount.

Cost of Breast Enlargements

The cost of breast enlargements ranges from £3,400 to £5,000 and payment plans can be arranged so the procedure is more affordable, but it is important to take into account the reputation and track record of the cosmetic surgery clinic. Surgery can also be made available through the NHS, but only in exceptional circumstances. Any cosmetic surgeon carrying out the procedure should be an accredited member of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

If someone is offering cut-price plastic surgery, then it is probably too good to be true. Remember, your safety should be of paramount importance and it could be more expensive, and potentially more damaging to your health, in the long-term to correct poorly performed operations.

Expectations from Breast Implants

Expectations must be realistic, as the outcome doesn’t always match the patient’s original vision of how their breasts should look. Some women argue that the benefit from cosmetic surgery has changed their lives for the better. They claim confidence has been addressed, and they finally have a look they have always desired.

This guide will cover every aspect of breast enlargements and implants in further detail.

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Breast Enlargement (Augmentation) Clinics in London offering Implants

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BMI London Independent Hospital
1 Beaumont Square
Stepney Green
London
Greater London
E1 4NL
Tel: 020 7780 2400

Enhanceyourbody.com
Emblem House
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
Tel: 0 20 7935 3763

Freedomhealth
60 Harley Street
London
Greater London
W1G 7HA
Tel: 020 7637 1600

Make Yourself Amazing
Sardinia House
52 Lincoln Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3LZ
Tel: 08000 14 10 14

Nip n Tuck Surgery
27 Wellbeck Street
London
W1G 8EN
Tel: 020 7224 2242

111 Harley Street
London
W1G 6AW
Tel: 0845 222 5111

Surgicare London
58 Wimpole Street
London
W1G 8YR
Tel: 08000 461000

Surgicare
592 Finchley Road
London
NW11 7RX
Tel: 08000 461000

BMI Garden Hospital
46/50 Sunny Gardens Road
Hendon
London
NW4 1RP
Tel: 020 8457 4500

The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic
100 Harley Street
London
W1G 7JA
Tel: 020 7486 5111

The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic
100 Harley Street
London
W1G 7JA
Tel: 020 7486 5111

The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St Johns Wood
London
NW8 9LE
Tel: 0 20 7483 5148

Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery
129 Harley Street
London
W1G 6BG
Tel: 020 7224 5434

Aurora Plastic Surgery & Cosmetic Centres
10 Harley Street
West Minster
London
W1G 9PF
Tel: 01844 214362

Contours Cosmetic Surgery
Highgate Hospital
17-19 View Road
Highgate
London
N6 4DJ
Tel: 0800 328 6622

Cosmedics Canary Wharf
The Gentry Salon & Spa
34 North Colonnade
Canada Place Mall
Canary Wharf
London
East London
E14 5HX
Tel: 020 7386 0464

Cosmedics Reaqua Spa
12 Gravel Lane
London
East London
E1 7AW
Tel: 020 7386 0464

Cosmedics Knightsbridge
166 Brompton Road
Knightsbridge
London
Greater London
SW3 1HW
Tel: 020 7386 0464

Guys Nuffield House
Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust
Newcomen Street
London
SE1 1YR
Tel: 020 7188 5292
Fax: 020 7188 5251

Harley Street Oculoplastic Clinic
73 Harley Street
London
W1G 8QT
Tel: 0207 935 7990
Fax: 0207 224 1744

Court House Clinic London
30b Wimpole Street
London
W1G 8YB
Tel: 0845 555 50 50

Linia Healthcare London
17 Harley Street
London
Greater London
W1G 9QH
Tel: 0845 230 1700
Fax: 0207 436 4709

London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
Greater London
SE1 2PR
Tel: 0845 602 7906
Fax: 020 7407 3162

London Independent Hospital
1 Beaumont Square
Stepney Green
London
E1 4NL
Tel: 0207 780 2400
Fax: 0207 780 2401

Sharmi Joseph
100 Harley Street
London
Greater London
W1G 7JA
Tel: 020 7486 4868

Surgicare
10 Harley Street
London
Greater London
W1U 4JA
Tel: 08000 46 1000

The Harley Medical Group
2 St. Marks Place
Wimbledon
London
SW19 7ND
Tel: 0800 085 4984

The Harley Medical Group London
Marc House
Great St Thomas Apostle
London
EC4V 2BB
Tel: 0800 085 4984

The Harley Medical Group London
216 Regent's Park Road
London
N3 3HP
Tel: 0800 085 4984

The Harley Medical Group Harley Street
6 Harley Street
London
W1G 9PD
Tel: 0800 085 4984

The Hurlingham Clinic & Spa
67 Studdridge Street
London
Greater London
SW6 3TD
Tel: 020 7348 6380
Fax: 020 7348 6388

Transform Cosmetic Surgery
7 Dancastle Court
Arcadia Avenue Finchley
London
N3 2JU
Tel: 0800 655 6406

Transform Cosmetic Surgery
Nightingale House
1-7 Fulham High Street
London
SW6 3JH
Tel: 0800 655 6406

Transform Cosmetic Surgery
Cavendish House
55 New Cavendish Street
London
W1G 9TF
Tel: 0800 655 6406

Transform Cosmetic Surgery
Heath Hospital London
58 West Heath Drive
London
NW11 7QH
Tel: 0800 655 6406

Cosmedocs
10 Harley St
Paddington
Greater London
W1G 9
Tel: 0800 8600178

BMI City Medical at London Independent Hospital
17 St Helens Place
London
EC3A 6DG
Tel: 0845 123 5380

BMI Fitzroy Square Hospital
14 Fitzroy Square
London
W1T 6AH
Tel: 020 7388 4954

BMI Marylebone Consulting Rooms
10-11 Bulstrode Place
London
W1U 3HX
Tel: 0207 9357711

The Private Clinic Harley Street
98 Harley Street
London
W1G 7HZ
Tel: 0800 599 9911

The Private Clinic London
Hans Place Practice
43 Hans Place
Knightsbridge
London
SW1X 0JZ
Tel: 0800 599 9911

London Plastic Surgery Associates
30 Devonshire Street
London
W1G 6PU
Tel: 020 7908 3777

The Hospital Group
31 Weymouth Street
London
W1G 7BT
Tel: 0845 762 6727

Dr Alex Chambers
London Clinic
1-7 Harley Street
London
W1G 9QD
Tel: 0207 099 2270