What Aftercare is Required For Breast Implants?

After your surgery, you’re likely to feel some mild pain and discomfort. To aid your recovery, you’ll need to wear a supportive bra day and night for the first 4 weeks. You’ll also need to abide by the aftercare guidelines which include: Keep the wounds dry Avoid heavy lifting Avoid strenuous exercise and activity Massage the scars once they’re healed The following week after the procedure you’ll be seen in the dressings clinic to ensure your recovery is as smooth as possible.

What are the Risks with Natural Breast Implants?

Our surgeons have a combined experience of over 40 years, carrying out hundreds of thousands of procedures during their careers. However, with every surgical procedure, there’s always associated risks and potential complications. Some patients might experience bruising, swelling and a change in nipple sensation while they recover from the surgery. If you are concerned about any side effects post-surgery, get in touch with your surgeon and they will provide you with appropriate advice.

Who Is Suitable and Not Suitable For Breast Implants?

Generally, healthy individuals who are at least 18 for saline implants or 22 for silicone implants can get the procedure for cosmetic augmentation. However, if it’s for reconstructive purposes, patients under 18 can undergo the procedure. At UK Aesthetic, patient wellbeing and confidence are always our priority, and we are committed to ensuring every decision is made for the right personal reasons. In some cases, patients with certain medical conditions or a complex medical history may not be suitable candidates for a breast lift procedure.

What Does Breast Implant Surgery Involve?

The surgery typically lasts between 1 and 2 hours. During this procedure, the surgeon makes an incision to create a pocket, either under the breast tissue or behind the chest muscle, where the implant is carefully placed to enhance size and shape. This helps you achieve your desired aesthetic results.

Are There Any Breast Implant Alternatives?

There are several alternatives that UK Aesthetic surgeons may suggest to help you achieve your dream results. If your main concern is loss of volume rather than sagging, breast augmentation may be more suitable, as they increase size and can also provide a subtle lift by adding fullness. Breast fat transfer is also a good alternative, which is the removal of fat from one area and added into the breasts.

Which Breast Implants Should I Choose?

All implants are made of silicone, but they can be injected with either saline or silicone gel and are generally coated in polyurethane foam. If it’s a natural feeling you’re looking for, gel-filled silicone implants are typically recommended. They also have a long-lasting performance compared to saline implants, which can develop creases over time as well as the potential to deflate. However, they will occasionally be offered. If required, they can be adjusted after the breast enhancement surgery.

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Natural Breast Implants

Breast implants help to change the size and shape of your breasts by placing the implant under the breast gland or behind the breast muscle. The most commonly used breast implants are medical-grade silicone implants and saline implants, but you have various types of implants available to create your desired end result.

UK Aesthetic offers a wide range of breast augmentation surgeries to suit your specific requirements. If you’re interested in discussing breast implants and how we can help you, you can contact our team today.

UK Aesthetic Breast Implants in Manchester

– Experience – We have a team of highly experienced breast lift surgeons with a combined experience of over 40 years. All of our surgeons are ABS, MD, MBChB & FRCS (Plast) qualified.

– Fully registered and regulated – All our surgeons are members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and are FRCS (plast) registered surgeons in Manchester.

– State of the art facilities – Our practice is based at The Alexandra Hospital in Cheshire, offering patients access to advanced medical technology and exceptional equipment supported by significant multi-million-pound investments.

– Outstanding level of patient care – All surgeons have been awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence for several consecutive years, going above and beyond for our patients.

– Personalised experience – Every patient is provided with exceptional care, personalised support and patient safety that is personalised to their procedure.

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What Happens During A Breast Implant Consultation?

Your consultation is designed to establish the right procedure for you. The success of the consultation depends on your transparency and honesty with our main focus being to make you as comfortable and safe as possible. You’ll be asked questions regarding your health and lifestyle, so we can cater the surgery to your needs. We’ll also discuss any possible complications that may occur with the surgery and the possible outcomes of it so you can be well prepared for what to expect beforehand.

If you have any questions about the risks and limitations, we will be happy to discuss this with you during your consultation. This will also help you to choose the procedure that you feel is best for you.

Breast Implant Surgery Preparation

To prepare for your natural breast implants, you should take into account the following to prevent any complications with your surgery:.

Avoid smoking six weeks prior to the procedure.
Don’t take any aspirin.
Avoid herbal supplements or anti-inflammatory drugs.

If you require preoperative tests, we’ll arrange this for you. You’ll also want to give yourself enough time to fully recover and rest, so taking at least two weeks off work will give you enough time to help you achieve this. With the different types of breast implants, your surgeon will advise you more accurately on the recovery period for the procedure you’re undergoing.

Breast Implants Cost in Manchester

UK Aesthetic surgeries can vary in price depending on the complexity of the procedure, the surgical techniques used, the anaesthetic required and whether or not it’s combined with other procedures.

Once your type of procedure and surgery plan have been decided on, you will be given a personalised quote. This will include the price of the procedure, surgeon fees, anaesthetic and your hospital stay. Arrange a consultation today to speak with one of UK Aesthetic’s experienced surgeons.

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Breast Implants FAQs

What Aftercare is Required For Breast Implants?
After your surgery, you’re likely to feel some mild pain and discomfort. To aid your recovery, you’ll need to wear a supportive bra day and night for the first 4 weeks. You’ll also need to abide by the aftercare guidelines which include:
- Keep the wounds dry
- Avoid heavy lifting
- Avoid strenuous exercise and activity
- Massage the scars once they’re healed
The following week after the procedure you’ll be seen in the dressings clinic to ensure your recovery is as smooth as possible.
What are the Risks with Natural Breast Implants?

Our surgeons have a combined experience of over 40 years, carrying out hundreds of thousands of procedures during their careers. However, with every surgical procedure, there’s always associated risks and potential complications. Some patients might experience bruising, swelling and a change in nipple sensation while they recover from the surgery.

If you are concerned about any side effects post-surgery, get in touch with your surgeon and they will provide you with appropriate advice.
Who Is Suitable and Not Suitable For Breast Implants?

Generally, healthy individuals who are at least 18 for saline implants or 22 for silicone implants can get the procedure for cosmetic augmentation. However, if it’s for reconstructive purposes, patients under 18 can undergo the procedure.

At UK Aesthetic, patient wellbeing and confidence are always our priority, and we are committed to ensuring every decision is made for the right personal reasons. In some cases, patients with certain medical conditions or a complex medical history may not be suitable candidates for a breast lift procedure.
What Does Breast Implant Surgery Involve?

The surgery typically lasts between 1 and 2 hours. During this procedure, the surgeon makes an incision to create a pocket, either under the breast tissue or behind the chest muscle, where the implant is carefully placed to enhance size and shape. This helps you achieve your desired aesthetic results.
Are There Any Breast Implant Alternatives?

There are several alternatives that UK Aesthetic surgeons may suggest to help you achieve your dream results. If your main concern is loss of volume rather than sagging, breast augmentation may be more suitable, as they increase size and can also provide a subtle lift by adding fullness. Breast fat transfer is also a good alternative, which is the removal of fat from one area and added into the breasts.
Which Breast Implants Should I Choose?

All implants are made of silicone, but they can be injected with either saline or silicone gel and are generally coated in polyurethane foam.

If it’s a natural feeling you’re looking for, gel-filled silicone implants are typically recommended. They also have a long-lasting performance compared to saline implants, which can develop creases over time as well as the potential to deflate. However, they will occasionally be offered. If required, they can be adjusted after the breast enhancement surgery.

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