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How much will breast enlargement cost?
How will Mybreast care for me after surgery?
How much time off will I need?
When will I be able to go back to the gym?
Can I still breastfeed after having breast augmentation?
How soon after breastfeeding can I have breast augmentation?
How long will my implants last?
Will breast augmentation affect my risk of developing breast cancer?
Should I choose over or under the muscle?
Will augmentation affect the sensation in my nipples?
My breasts are droopy/ very different to each other. Can I still go ahead?
How much will breast enlargement cost?
The cost of breast enlargement in the UK varies, but most reputable clinics and individual surgeons quote between £4,000 and £7,500 for a complete package. Mybreast packages start from £3,900 depending on the type of surgery you would like. Cheaper prices are available if you choose to go abroad, but the economy may prove to be a false one – you will have far less control over the procedure and its aftercare. Multiple articles have appeared in the media about the dangers of “surgical tourism”. Many providers save on cost by having you meet a surgeon only once, offering limited post-operative follow-up appointments (often with a different surgeon), and sending you home from hospital the same day.
At Mybreast, we offer pre-operative consultations with an accredited surgeon, an overnight stay at a top UK hospital, a choice of high quality implants, personalised before- and aftercare, a Homecare Kit including support bras and homeopathic care, and last but not least lifetime follow up policy and five year aftercare as standard, with no hidden costs. Find out more about our fixed-price breast enlargement.
How will Mybreast care for me after surgery?
Mybreast believes your relationship with your surgeon shouldn't end once your operation is finished. We offer you a lifetime aftercare policy, including post-operative checkups as part of your surgery package. You can relax in the knowledge that we have everything covered. Your implants are guaranteed for the lifetime of the product. Find out more about our breast enlargement implant guarantee.
How much time off will I need?
If your job is sedentary or office-based, it is often possible to return to work within just a few days or a week. Many patients in the UK choose to take two weeks off work.
Picking up small children will be difficult for the first fortnight after surgery, and you may need to plan for assistance during this period. Sexual activity should also be avoided for at least the first week following surgery. After that, you should be extremely gentle with your breasts for at least the next three weeks.
In general, listen to your body - it will tell you that you need more post-operative rest if your breasts are still tender to the touch.
When will I be able to go back to the gym?
Strenuous activities, especially arm movements, may be uncomfortable for two to three weeks. During this time you may enjoy long walks, but a full return to exercise will take longer.
If your implants are under the muscle, you should expect to wait six weeks before going back to the gym and resuming a normal routine. If your implants are over the muscle, you will find this period is a little shorter, often four weeks after surgery. Saving your energy to heal your body after surgery is the most sensible way to reduce the risk of complications.
Can I still breastfeed after having breast augmentation?
Yes. If your breasts were able to produce milk before you had surgery, then you should be able to breastfeed afterwards. Breast implants are placed beneath the gland of the breast, so they don’t interfere with the process of lactation. Also, there is no evidence that the silicone in breast implants does any harm to your baby, and it is quite safe to breastfeed with breast implants in place.
How soon after breastfeeding can I have breast augmentation?
Since breast augmentation is “non-essential” surgery, it makes sense to schedule it when all factors that contribute to a good result are in your favour. We advise waiting a minimum period of six months, until your breast glands have returned to their normal restive state, before considering breast surgery of any kind.
How long will my implants last?
The previously held belief that breast implants should be changed every ten years is no longer valid. Although no-one can say for sure how long the current generation of implants will last, it is likely to be two to three times that figure. Mybreast also use ALLEGAN Inspira™ SOFT TOUCH™ implants, which have a lifetime guarantee.
Will breast augmentation affect my risk of developing breast cancer?
No. Studies have examined the relative risk of women who have had breast implants developing breast cancer. The studies indicate that these women have a lower incidence of the disease. However, this is not because of any protective effect - these women simply had less breast tissue to turn malignant. Remember that you will need mammograms, ultrasound or MRI scans in the future as part of routine screening for breast cancer, which affects one in nine women. Be sure to inform your radiographer of your implants; special manoeuvres are needed for the radiographer to see around the implant. These methods ensure that cancer detection is not impaired in women with breast implants.
Should I choose over or under the muscle?
You may have friends who have had implants in either position - it all depends on the anatomy of the chest wall, the shape of your breasts, and on the implant placement recommended by your Mybreast surgeon.
Implants placed under the muscle tend to give a slightly more natural upper pole of the breast (basically this is the shape of the upper part of your chest), and have a low incidence of capsule contracture (scar tissue which can develop around an implant). However, the procedure is a little more uncomfortable for the first few days. They will suit you if you have very little breast tissue and nipples that lie above the breast crease.
Implants placed over the muscle give you a quicker recovery, but they can form more capsules and a contour that can be more visible. They may suit you better if your nipples are in a slightly low position.
Will augmentation affect the sensation in my nipples?
Implants may occasionally stretch the nerves that cross your chest to supply sensation to the nipples (intercostal nerves). This may result in numbness on that side, or sometimes a feeling of sensitivity. In the vast majority of cases, breast augmentation will not cause any change in nipple sensation.
My breasts are droopy/ very different to each other. Can I still go ahead?
Droopy breasts often mean that a pleasing shape can only be obtained with augmentation if the surgeon repositions the nipple higher up on the breast mound. This is known as a mastopexy. Very asymmetric or different breasts may need a highly tailored approach.
In such cases, we may need to perform more than a straightforward augmentation, in which case the quoted fixed price will not apply. If this is your situation, your Mybreast surgeon will be pleased to discuss how to proceed.
