Breast Implant Surgery
Breast implants or augmentation can be achieved using silicone breast implants. Our breast implant surgery in Glasgow is chosen by women who desire larger breasts, who wish to correct a size discrepancy between the breasts, or to replace breast tissue lost after pregnancy. In some cases, implants can also be used after a mastectomy to restore the breast.
Vivek has one of the largest Breast Augmentation practices in the Country. To see a range of before and after pictures click here.
Breast Enlargement Surgery - What is involved?
Breast implant, breast enlargement, or breast augmentation, is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures. However, achieving a result which is good for you can be challenging, which is why we will meet with you and discuss your requirements, whether you would prefer a more augmented look, or a natural looking breast.
By discussing your requirements and examining your figure, we will recommend either breast implants placed over the muscle ("over"s) or under the muscle ("unders"). Some women are more suited for breast shaped implants and others for traditional round implants, and in some patients it may be necessary to combine the breast enlargement procedure with a breast uplift to give the best result.
The augmentation procedure will leave a small scar, either on the under surface of the breast or around the nipple. Both tend to heal well and we will discuss these options with you further at your consultation.
What is the difference between "unders" and "overs"?
In most cases, breast implants are place under your existing breast tissue and over the muscle - "overs". These give a very good result for most women, but if you are particularly thin an implant placed under the muscle - "unders" - may help to mask the edge of the breast implant.
Which shape of breast implant is best?
Modern breast implants come in two basic shapes – round and breast shaped. Choosing the best for you depends on both your figure and the look you want from your implants. If you want a more voluptuous look with more cleavage then round implants may be best, or if you want a more natural shape breast shaped implants may be required - again, we will discuss this with you and help you to reach a decision.
How long will I be in hospital?
In most cases patients leave hospital the day after their enlargement surgery.
Vivek's Philosophy
I perform different types of breast implant operations depending upon the wishes of the patient. At the Consultation I like to get an understanding of the type of augmentation the patient is looking for. Some women are looking for a natural look, whereas others want a more augmented or 'fake' look and others just want to replace the breast tissue they lost through pregnancy. After examining the patient and understanding the type of look they want i will recommend either above or below the muscle implant placement and whether round or teardrop shaped implants would be better. When I place the implants under the muscle I like to do whats called a 'dual plane' augmentation. I think this gets round some of the traditional problems with under the muscle implants such as wide spacing; it also allows me to very slightly alter the nipple position to get the best look and correct any asymmetry.
In patients wanting a 'natural look' i will recommend either tear drop shaped implants or dual plane round implants, depending on the size and look they want, the condition of their breast tissue and their nipple position. I will explain all this in much more detail in the clinic.
The type of breast implants i prefer are the Nagor or Allergan implants and i like to show patients the implants and different sizes so that they can choose.
I admit the patient on the day of Surgery and the operation takes about an hour under General Anaesthetic. I infiltrate local anaesthetic as well to minimise pain after the procedure. Once the implants are placed i use dissolving stitches and a water-proof dressing so the patient can shower normally. I do not usually use a drain and i do not usually use bulky dressings. I give my patients speciofic instructions on the size of bra to buy and use this to help mould the shape. I like to have my patients in a bra a little big for them for the first few days whilst the swelling settles and then into a well fitting non-underwired support bra that they must wear constantly for the first six weeks, just removing it to have a shower.
I see the patient back a week later to check everything is healing well and then at 6 weeks and 6 months.
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