Breast augmentation.
Explore your choices.

Thinking about added fullness or a change in breast size? Understand the options, recovery and ongoing care before deciding what feels right for you.

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What is breast augmentation?

A breast implant sample and fat cells represent two ways of adding breast volume.

Breast augmentation adds volume using an implant or fat transferred from another part of your body. It may be considered for naturally smaller breasts, a loss of fullness or differences in size.

The right approach depends on your existing tissue, skin and goals. Adding volume does not correct every change in breast position; a lift may be needed when loose skin or a low nipple position is the main concern.

Compare the ways to add fullness.

A side-view drawing shows an implant behind breast tissue.

Breast implants

An implant adds a planned volume in a surgically created pocket. Size, filling, shape and position are chosen together. An implant also brings ongoing checks and a possibility of further surgery.

An implant and your own fat are shown as distinct options.

Fat transfer

Liposuction collects fat from another area, which is prepared and placed in the breasts. It is generally considered for a more modest increase. Some fat is absorbed, and another session may be needed.

Arrows represent breast reshaping and repositioning during a lift.

A lift, with or without volume

A lift reshapes tissue and removes loose skin. It may be combined with augmentation or planned separately after considering healing and risks.

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What is inside a breast implant?

Silicone gel

A silicone shell contains silicone gel. A rupture may cause no obvious change in shape, so ultrasound or MRI can be needed to check the implant.

Saline

A silicone shell contains sterile salt water. A leak usually causes the implant to deflate. The body absorbs the saline, but the damaged implant still needs surgical assessment.

Filling is one choice; shell surface, shape and dimensions also matter. Ask which specific device is proposed, why it suits you and what follow-up it requires.

Choose a size that fits your anatomy.

Breast position, volume and size are shown as separate goals.

01
Start with measurements
Chest width, existing tissue, skin stretch and natural differences help guide size. The same implant can look different on two people.
02
Discuss shape and fullness
Explain the change you want in everyday clothing and without a bra. Samples or sizing aids can support the conversation, but cannot promise an exact result.
03
Consider the longer term
A larger implant is not automatically a better fit. Discuss tissue support, visibility, rippling and how your breasts may change with weight, pregnancy and time.

Where does the implant sit?

The chest muscle stays behind an implant placed beneath the breast tissue.

In front of the chest muscle

Also called subglandular placement. Your own breast tissue covers the implant; the amount of tissue affects how easily its edges or rippling may be seen.

The upper part of the implant is covered by the chest muscle, while the lower part is behind breast tissue.

Partly behind the chest muscle

The muscle covers part of the implant. A dual-plane approach is one variation. The surgeon will discuss coverage, recovery and changes that can occur when the muscle contracts.

These simplified side views show two common arrangements. Your surgeon should explain the exact pocket and why it fits your anatomy.

Is surgery right for you now?

A planning checklist represents an individual assessment.

01
Your own goals
Make the decision for yourself. Consider the expected change alongside scars, recovery and the chance of future surgery. Natural differences between breasts may remain.
02
Breast development and future plans
Breasts should be fully developed. Surgery is not planned during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Discuss future pregnancy and major weight changes before deciding on timing.
03
Health and healing
Share your medicines, nicotine use, previous surgery and personal or family breast history. A new lump, nipple discharge or unexplained change needs assessment first.

Where will the scar be?

Short dotted lines mark example incisions in the folds beneath the breasts.

An incision in the fold beneath the breast is one common approach. Other possible access points include the edge of the areola or the armpit, depending on the implant and surgical plan.

The incision leaves a permanent scar, even if its position makes it less noticeable. Ask to see the proposed location and discuss your own history of thick or raised scars.

OUR PROCEDURE

Before, during and after surgery.

STEP 01

Agree the plan

Assessment and consent
The plastic surgeon examines and measures the breasts. Confirm the method, device details if relevant, anaesthetic, facility, aftercare and possible need for further surgery.
Prepare for the appointment
Tests may be requested based on your health. Follow individual medicine, nicotine and fasting instructions. Arrange transport and help at home for the first stage of recovery.

A checklist represents assessment and preparation.

STEP 02

Add volume using the agreed method

Implant augmentation
Under the agreed anaesthetic, the surgeon makes an incision, creates the pocket and places the implant. The tissue and skin are closed and dressed.
Fat-transfer augmentation
Fat is collected with liposuction, prepared and placed in small amounts in the breast tissues. The donor area also needs care during recovery.

Implants and transferred fat are represented as separate methods.

STEP 03

Support healing

Wound and garment instructions
The team monitors you before discharge. Follow the instructions for dressings, any support garment and prescribed medicines.
Planned follow-up
Attend your checks and get guidance before lifting, driving or exercising. Keep the surgical contact details and, for implants, the device record.

A supportive garment represents postoperative care.

Give yourself time to recover.

A front-opening support bra represents support during healing.

01
The first days
Soreness, bruising and swelling are common. Arrange help with everyday tasks, and follow the advice on movement, sleeping and wound care.
02
The following weeks
Swelling and tenderness can continue for several weeks. Return to work and exercise depends on the operation, your healing and how physical the activity is.
03
As the shape settles
Early swelling can make the breasts look higher or firmer than the settled result. Review the change over the following months rather than judging it immediately.

Implants need ongoing care.

01
They are not lifetime devices
An implant may later need removal or replacement because of a complication or a change in your priorities. Keep its manufacturer, model and serial-number record.
02
Make an imaging plan
Silicone implant rupture can be silent. Ask about ultrasound or MRI checks suited to your device and local clinical guidance, even when the breast feels unchanged.
03
Continue breast screening
Implant checks do not replace breast cancer screening. Tell the imaging team that you have implants so they can plan the appropriate views.

Know the risks of each option.

Surgery and healing

Bleeding, infection, wound problems, scars, blood clots and anaesthetic complications can occur. Sensation or breastfeeding may be affected, and perfect symmetry cannot be guaranteed.

Implant complications

The capsule around an implant may tighten and cause hardness or pain. Rupture, movement, rippling and persistent discomfort are possible, and may require further surgery.

Fat-transfer complications

Some transferred fat may not survive. Cysts, firm areas from fat necrosis, infection and calcium deposits can occur. New lumps need assessment, and further treatment may be needed.

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