The process of breast enlargement surgery explained
Breast augmentation (also known as breast enlargement surgery or breast implants) is a relatively simple procedure but one which requires the skills and experience of a fully qualified and GMC (General Medical Council) registered cosmetic surgeon or plastic surgeon. As with all operations performed under general anaesthetic, there are risks that you should take into consideration before deciding to undergo breast enlargement surgery – these will be thoroughly explained by your surgeon and your nurse counsellor in pre-operative consultations.
The process of breast enlargement surgery usually takes between 60 and 90 minutes and is performed under general anaesthetic, patients are usually required to spend a night in hospital so that their progress can be monitored and so that any drains that have been inserted can be monitored and then, all being well, removed before you leave. If for any reason you are unable to stay in hospital overnight, it may be possible that you can be treated as a day patient but this can only be decided on a case by case basis and you should not assume that this will be right for you.
There are two main types of breast implant, saline and silicone, and the type that is best for you and the results you wish to achieve will be decided in consultation with your cosmetic surgeon. Once you have decided on the size, shape, and position of how you want your breasts to look post surgery, your surgeon will advise on the best implant. The surgical procedure itself involves making an incision along the natural crease underneath the breast, in the armpit or around the areola (the area around the nipple). The surgeon will then make a suitably-sized pocket for your implants and place them in this pocket before using stitches or dissolvable sutures to keep them in place. The surgeon may insert drains if he/she feels this is necessary.
The bust area will then be dressed before you are transferred to a ward to be monitored. If drains have been inserted, these will usually be removed the morning after the surgery if you have stayed in hospital overnight, or after a few hours if you are being treated as a day patient. The dressing will remain on until you return to hospital to have your stitches removed (approximately one week after surgery), and you will be asked to wear a sports bra 24 hours a day from the day you have your surgery, for up to six to eight weeks afterwards. Doing this will mean that your breasts have the support they need in order to be able to recover properly and will help you to get used to the increased size and weight of your breasts.
Find out exactly what the procedure is for breast enlargement surgery, also known as breast augmentation so you are completely confident in undergoing the surgery.
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