What is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation or boob job is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the world that makes the breast larger. It improves the general shape and symmetry by increasing breast size to give a fuller, more attractive look for many women.

Women with small breasts or sagging breasts may be considering this procedure to increase their breast size, feel more confident about their appearance, or simply because they want to look “sexy”. Breast enhancement surgery is also called mastopexy, mammaplasty, boob job, breast enlargement surgery, nipplegrafting and manipulatour mammaplasty.

The two most popular techniques are breast implants and fat grafting.

Breast implants are silicone or saline filled capsules that can be inserted into the breast to increase or decrease the size of the breast. They might be placed either over or under the chest muscle.

Fat grafting is a procedure where fat cells are taken from one area of the body – usually through liposuction – and injected into another area like breast tissue. This technique is often used to increase the size of breasts, though not all plastic surgeons recommend this.

Why Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation can be done for various reasons, such as reconstruction after breast cancer or as a personal choice. The most common reasons for this are usually related to self-esteem.

A lot of women want to feel more confident and attractive. That’s why many opt for breast augmentation – to give themselves the physical features they desire.

The procedure also helps improve their chances of successfully breastfeeding, or even if their chests are unusually small.

But there are also many cases when silicone implantation is used for medical reasons only. For instance, some women with breast cancer might need to use implants as replacements once their breasts have been surgically removed.

What are the types of breast implants?

There are many different types of implants, with different shapes, sizes and materials. Breast implants are typically classified into three types, namely saline, silicone, and gel.

Saline implant is made of salt water while silicone implant is made of silicon. The disadvantages of saline implants are that they can leak after time, and if there is infection in the breast tissue then it can diffuse out to the skin around the implant, which may become hard and swollen.

Silicone breast implants do not leak but they cause capsular contracture (tightening or hardening) around the implant which may lead to pain in some cases; this condition often requires surgery.

Gel breast implants are inserted into the breast tissue and kept in place by a lining of tissue around the implant. These implants are made from silicone, and if they rupture, gel can leak out.

So, which type of implant is right for you?

The type of implant that is best for you will depend on your lifestyle and expectations. If you are looking to enhance the size of your breasts, then silicone implants are the best choice. The main advantage of using these implants is that they last longer.

On the other hand, if you want to make your breasts feel more natural, then saline implants are a better option because they mimic natural breast tissue.

Gel breast implants are perfect for women who have already undergone a mastectomy or who have experienced severe damage to their breasts in another way due to cancer etcetera.

How does breast augmentation work?

Breast augmentation surgery is an operation to improve the appearance of a person’s breasts. Breast implants are inserted in place of or in addition to, natural breast tissue.

Doctors use mastopexy when they want to reduce the size of a woman’s breasts, for example after breastfeeding.

The surgery can be performed in one or two stages. In the first stage, the surgeon removes excess fat and glandular tissue from under the skin and tightens the surrounding breast tissue with sutures to make it firmer.

The surgeon can also use liposuction (fat removal) to make the breasts smaller if necessary. In the second stage, he or she inserts implants or adds fat tissue if necessary.

For women who have had previous breast surgery, there may be some scarring on the areola which can have an effect on their breast feeding experience. This can lead to difficulties with nursing and lead to a number of complications for them and for their infant.

What are the risks and benefits of breast augmentation?

The risks of breast augmentation are often minimal, but potential complications can include capsular contracture, bleeding, infection, and asymmetry. Patients may also experience loss of sensitivity in the nipples or breast skin.

Breast augmentation has been shown to improve self-esteem in some women. The benefits depend on the patient’s expectations for the procedure.

The risks and benefits of breast augmentation are both important to consider when considering the procedure. The risk of complications is usually low when performed by a qualified professional, but it can happen. One benefit that may occur is improvement in self-esteem after patients go through with the procedure.

Side Effects of Boob Job

The surgical procedure would last about an hour and patients would need to stay at hospital overnight after the operation. Patients often need at least four weeks off work as well as two weeks of care before they can resume their normal activities.

After the procedure, there may be some effects that happen. Some of these include:

Pain and swelling: This is a common and temporary side effect. It usually occurs in the chest, arms and hands and can sometimes include numbness or tingling.

Nipple sensitivity: The nipples may be sensitive to touch or cold for up to six weeks after surgery. Nipples may also feel less firm than before surgery.

Nipple inversion: In rare cases, the nipple may become inverted (turned inward) or retracted into the breast.

What is the cost of breast augmentation in UK?

The cost of breast augmentation surgery in the UK varies depending on whether you are using NHS or private care. For NHS, the service is free for those who are doing it for non-cosmetic reasons, for example after cancer removal.

The price also is largely dependent on what type of implant you choose. The more expensive implants are filled with silicone gel and they last longer but they are more expensive than saline-filled implants or those filled with polypropylene.

There are many different types of breast implants available, which can range in cost from £1,000 to £2,000.

The cost for each type of implant will depend on the manufacturer, the implant’s features (such as size and shape) and where you purchase it. For example, an implant sold by a reputable company might be more expensive than one bought online.

In summary,

For NHS, the service is free for those who are doing it for non-cosmetic reasons. However, if you are using private care, the prices vary from £4000 to £6000.