Breast augmentation mastopexy in Harrogate

Your scar patterns will be forever. They run from around the areola, vertically to the breast crease, and along the breast crease itself. After 6 weeks your scars will be red and elevated. At 12 months they are generally flat and pink. And by 2 years most of your mastopexy scars are pale and very soft. Some women scar worse than others and there is no good way to determine ahead of time which category you will be placed in.

Breast Implants are not lifetime products. Most will need to be replaced in approximately 10-15 years and in many cases even sooner due to complications. Replacing the implants requires another separate surgical procedure and thus another separate cost. This potential future cost needs to be factored into your original decision making process and not just the initial cost of the procedure.

If you become pregnant again, it could cause a change in the volume of your breast and possibly your skin elasticity, thereby creating a new look for your breasts that may differ significantly from how they looked immediately post surgery. If you anticipate having additional children in your immediate family future, we typically suggest delaying your decision to proceed with this type of surgery.

While some women experience reported symptoms associated with BII (fatigue, joint pain, brain fog, etc.), the current science has produced varied results and further studies are needed to provide definitive answers regarding the legitimacy of BII. We will not disregard concerns you have regarding BII, nor will we overstate them. If you ever decide to remove your implants, we will fully support that decision.

Weight stability is key. Excessive weight gain causes stretching of the skin envelope surrounding your implants causing possible issues with implant placement. Excessive weight loss reduces the natural breast tissue surrounding the implant making it more noticeable or palpable. Ideally you should be close to your ideal weight prior to undergoing surgery.

Whether or not your breasts will appear normal post surgery largely depends on what options you desire in terms of appearance. Mr. Kilshaw prefers to select implant sizes based on proportionally matching your frame rather than selecting an implant size based on achieving maximum volume. In other words, we aim for breasts that resemble a naturally fuller and lifted version of your existing breasts rather than breasts that are overly dramatic. If you prefer a more dramatic appearance, that is also an acceptable preference for us to assist you with during our consultation discussion.

The first 3 days are probably going to be the worst part of the recovery. Most women describe their discomfort as a deep and heavy aching sensation versus a sharp stabbing sensation and fortunately most women can control it quite effectively using prescribed medications. The majority of patients stop taking strong pain relievers by the end of the first week. The greatest nuisance for most women during their recovery period will likely be sleeping on their backs. Most women find their mastopexy recovery time settles into a steady rhythm by the two week mark.

Typically desk work returns 2-3 weeks post-op. Walking lightly begins shortly thereafter. Lower body exercises (squats, lunges, deadlifts, leg press etc.) can begin at 6 weeks post-op. Any exercises involving your chest (push-ups, dumbbells, swimmers, high impact aerobics etc.) will need to wait until at least 12 weeks post-op so as not to risk further stretching of the incision scars or dislocation of the implants.

Possible yes, but definitely no guarantee. The portion of the surgery that includes lifting can potentially damage the milk ducts that exist between the breast tissue and nipple. While some women continue to produce adequate amounts of milk successfully after this type of surgery, others have experienced difficulty establishing a sufficient milk supply. If breast feeding additional children is important to you, this is something that should be weighed into your decision making process.

Each consultation is approximately an hour long. During that time Mr Kilshaw or Mr Munson will evaluate you, take measurements and photographically document you clinically with your consent, followed by a discussion regarding what can reasonably be expected from your physical attributes at the beginning of your journey. You will also get to try out various implant sizes to help determine the right volume for you. At the conclusion of the appointment you will receive a clearly defined surgical plan, including a price quote without any pressure to schedule surgery.

This is discussed in an honest way. There are things that can be addressed by revision surgery and there are things that cannot. If your concerns include those items that may have been corrected through a revision surgery (i.e., significant asymmetries, poor positioning of implants or scarring issues) then we will make a plan to revise and discuss the costs associated with this from the very beginning. However, if your dissatisfaction relates to the size you wanted at the time of the original procedure, we will have a completely different discussion. We will not lie to you about what can be accomplished and neither will we shy away from having this discussion.