Breast augmentation in Harrogate

There are no hidden charges. Your total payment of £6,983 includes your surgeon, your anaesthetist, your theatre and facility charges, your new silicone breast implants, your first consultations and all your follow-up visits.

Generally speaking the operation lasts about one hour. However, depending on how quickly the patient recovers from the effects of the anaesthetic, and whether she requires any further treatment during her stay, most patients are discharged the same day as the operation. In some cases, a night's stay may be required.

Yes. It is possible to undergo breast enlargement using local anaesthesia combined with mild sedation, rather than undergoing a full general anaesthetic. Depending on individual circumstances the decision regarding whether to proceed with local with sedation or general anaesthetic is made at consultation time.

In general, most women feel well enough to resume normal daily routines within seven days of having had the surgery. Patients generally return to lighter forms of exercise such as walking about two weeks after the operation. More strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be avoided for about six weeks before returning to full fitness. A final shape will develop over three to six months.

Most people who have undergone breast enlargement can return to work at a desk type job after approximately two weeks. Driving should be ok after one to two weeks providing you can carry out an emergency stop safely. Heavy lifting and strenuous exercise should be avoided for about six weeks.

The main risks are capsular contracture, implant rupture, changes in nipple sensation, infection, and the small risk of BIA-ALCL with textured implants. Most women will need revision surgery at some point. We discuss all risks honestly at consultation.

Many women successfully breast feed after having breast enlargement although some experience a reduction in their milk production. If you are planning to have children, it is advisable to postpone your breast enlargement until after you have completed producing milk so as to obtain the best possible result.

Standard mammography tests may be more difficult to interpret due to the presence of implants in the breasts. Informing your radiographer that you have implants means that they can use additional views (known as Eklund views) to adequately assess the remaining breast tissue. Continue with routine breast screening as usual.

Silicone breast implants are made to last for ten to fifteen years but they're not designed to be permanent. Most women will require some type of revision (a replacement, a removal, or a different size) at some time.

Breast implant surgery is done using silicone to give you additional volume in a one time surgical procedure. Your new size will be somewhat predictable. Fat transfer utilizes your existing fat from other areas of your body. It feels more natural, however it provides less volume and therefore may take multiple sessions.