Q. What sort of scarring can I expect?
A. Depending on your choice an incision is made either around the lower part of the nipple or beneath the breast usually in a skin crease. Scarring varies considerably between individuals and ranges from almost invisible to raised. Most women are between these two extremes and scars will continue to improve for up to twelve to eighteen months. To minimize scarring we use buried and dissolving sutures, organize where necessary special supportive garments and taping of the suture lines and have experts in post-operative management to look after you.

Q. What do you do in the first visit?
A. Your individual concerns are discussed, so that your surgical choices can be fully explained including the risks, limitations and potential complications. Digital photography is taken and the proposed surgery described. After you have been fully informed of all aspects of the procedure including all expenses, you are encouraged, after having assimilated a large amount of information, to re-present, if appropriate with your partner, and any aspect can be re-discussed, until you feel fully informed and comfortable to proceed.

Q. What should I tell my partner?
A. We strongly encourage your partner to be part of the consultation as whilst it is totally your choice we believe it important they know what is going on. It must however be strongly emphasized that no surgery is ever performed at the request of the partner, as this is purely your personal decision, however we have found that invariably the partner has been highly supportive and encouraging, as they too have concerns for your well being.

Q How long does it take to recover?
A. Breast augmentation is usually performed as a day procedure though if you wish an overnight stay can usually be organized. You may usually have a shower the day after your operation. You will be encouraged to walk a little from day one. Gentle every day activities can usually be resumed after a few days, as long as they don’t cause discomfort. Driving a car can usually be resumed after the first week. Any sporting activities that could stretch the incisions and cause a wider scar are to be avoided for six weeks. All sutures used are buried and dissolving but to minimize scarring, the suture lines are supported with tape and a bra or supportive garment is best worn for the following six weeks. The intention is from day one to start commencing a more healthy active lifestyle but to get the best healing you do need to look after yourself and not rush anything.

Q. What should I do if I want to have more children?
A. If you definitely intend having more children we would certainly advise you defer surgery until you have completed your family. It is not that the surgery would be dangerous but that everything would stretch and you could lose the benefits of the procedure. Breast augmentation should not affect breast feeding.

Q. Does the Breast Augmentation procedure hurt?
A. You are likely to be uncomfortable for several days. Any postoperative pain is usually easily controlled with medication and this is also organized for when you go home.

Q. Are there any risks to Breast Augmentation?
A. As with any surgical procedure there are risks, limitations and potential complications. A very important part of your consultation is a very detailed full explanation of all of these. As with any procedure you need to be as fully informed as possible so that you can make an informed decision.

Q. Will I have to wear special garments?
A. We usually organize a supportive comfortable bra without underwire and recommend wearing it for 6 weeks to encourage a nice shape to the breasts. The suture lines are supported with tape usually for 6 weeks but these are water resistant and early bathing and showering encouraged

Q. Is the Breast Augmentation operation for me?
A. That has to be entirely your decision. If you wish to fully discuss this please feel free to arrange an appointment for further discussion.