Breast Enlargement

Breast Enlargement

Breast enlargement, known medically as breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure performed under general anaesthesia, to increase the size of small breasts.

Standard procedure until the early 1990's, involved the insertion of silicone filled implants, `bags' under the skin to produce the required increase in size. Fears about silicone implants restricted their use, as some women developed auto immune disorders such as lupus erythematosis, where the body attacks it's own tissues as if they were foreign bodies.

Such associations have not been proven and now many women still use silicone implants. Others now choose soya oil implants instead of silicone, although they are more expensive.

The surgeon will discuss very carefully what size of breast enlargement is ideal for the individual.Too large an augmentation can cause problems such as back ache, breast tenderness and they can get in the way of things!

Most women don't realise that they will be very bruised and have a great deal of discomfort for 2-3 weeks following surgery, but this clears and many are ecstatic about the resultant effect!

Most operations for this type of surgery will have to be done privately so check out the surgeon who will be doing your operation. Is he a Consultant plastic surgeon already working in a local hospital? Can he supply you with 10 recent successful cases as testimonials (speak to them!)? How long has he been doing this type of surgery? What will be the total fully inclusive price of the operation i.e surgeons fees, hospital costs, anaesthetist fees, laboratory tests, follow up examinations etc?

Before seeing any specialist, find ou as much as you can e.g
British Association of Cosmetic Surgeons http://www.b-a-c-s.co.uk
British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons http://www.baaps.org.uk

The Cosmetic Surgery Network http://www.cosmeticsurgerysociety.com PO Box 3410, London N6 4EE.

Such surgey will only be allowed on the NHS if it is thought that the prevailing condition `small breasts' is having a detrimental effect upon the psychological state of the patient, and even then the waiting time will often be unreasonable and unacceptable to the patient!

IMPORTANT NOTICE : This content is from the Dr Chris Steele personal archive and is provided for convenience only. Information contained here may no longer agree with the most up to date medical advice. Please check with a medical professional before taking any action.

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