Breast augmentation is the most common cosmetic surgery performed on women. With the right surgical techniques, the treatment can create natural-looking breasts that are proportionate to your figure. There are two ways surgeons can add volume to your breasts — fat transfer and breast implants — which we will discuss below.
Breast implants are made of medical-grade silicone or saline and are available in many shapes and sizes, enabling the surgeon to customise the surgery to produce your desired results.
Breast implant surgery takes between 1-2 hours to perform under sedation or general anaesthesia. Depending on the nature of your implant, the surgeon will make incisions under the breast crease, beneath the nipples, or in the underarm. Afterwards, depending on the thickness of your breast tissue, they will insert the implant over, under, or partly over and under the pectoralis major muscle. Finally, after securing the implants, the surgeon closes the incisions with sutures.
The cost of breast implants at the CREO Clinic starts from £6,900. The price can vary depending on the surgical complexity of your procedure. You will receive the exact cost of your cosmetic treatment after a consultation with our plastic surgeon.
After your surgery, you will experience swelling, soreness, and discomfort around your breasts, which should begin to subside in a few days. Most patients can return to office work and light activities after 1-2 weeks following their surgery and resume more strenuous exercises after six weeks. Your surgeon will prescribe pain medication and other aftercare instructions to help manage your recovery.
After your breast implant treatment, your breasts will appear larger and sit higher than expected due to the swelling and pressure on your chest. However, your chest muscles will relax in a few days, after which the implants will settle into a natural position. You can appreciate the final volume and contouring effects after the residual swelling dissipates, which can take 3-4 months. After this period, your breasts will look and feel natural.
A fat transfer is a surgery that adds volume to one area of the body by injecting fat cells that the surgeon extracts from other locations through liposuction. Thus, fat transfer breast augmentation is another method our surgeons use to enhance and reshape the breasts.
A fat transfer procedure takes 2-3 hours under sedation or general anaesthesia. The surgeon starts by performing liposuction on a targeted area, such as the abdomen, which involves inserting a suction cannula through tiny incisions. Once the surgeon extracts the fat, it is purified and prepared for injection. Finally, they inject the fat into the breast to create your desired results.
The cost of fat transfer to the breasts at CREO Clinic starts from £7,900. Prices may vary depending on the number of liposuction treatment areas you require and the surgical complexity of your procedure. You will receive the exact cost of your treatment after a consultation with our plastic surgeon.
After your surgery, you will experience swelling, soreness, and bruising around your breasts and liposuction areas. These symptoms should dissipate in 1-2 weeks, after which most patients feel able to return to work and light daily activities. You should wait until 4-6 weeks after the surgery before resuming more strenuous activities. Your surgeon will prescribe pain medication and other aftercare instructions to help manage your fat transfer recovery.
Your breasts will appear enhanced immediately after the surgery, and the liposuctioned areas will appear slimmer. However, the final fat transfer results will become apparent after the swelling dissipates and the fat grafts settle, which takes around 3-6 months.
During this period, your body will absorb 30-50% of the fat grafts, causing the breasts to lose volume. However, the surgeon accounts for this loss by injecting the maximum amount of fat that the breast can hold. After this period, your breasts will appear enhanced and feel natural. You can expect to see the final results of the liposuction surgery after 6-12 weeks.
Below we outline the pros and cons of breast implants.
Below we outline the pros and cons of fat transfers.
Typically, fat transfer provides a more natural feel as it doesn’t require the insertion of foreign material and provides less volume. However, if performed correctly, implants should also feel natural.
When placing the implants, our surgeons take great care to conceal them with your breast tissue or muscle. Furthermore, although saline implants can create a visible rippling effect, silicone implants provide a more natural look and feel that mimics the shape and feel of the breasts.
The best procedure for you will depend on your cosmetic goals. The amount of volume you want, the availability of body fat, the shape of your breasts, along with a range of other factors will inform which procedure is best for you. Our plastic surgeon will walk you through your options and advise you on the most suitable treatment for you.
Usually, our surgeons can create the best results by combining both implants and fat transfer with a procedure known as composite breast augmentation. By combining both methods, patients can achieve the most natural look and feel, along with the other benefits of both options listed above.
To perform a composite breast augmentation procedure, the surgeon will start by making an incision, usually under the crease below the breast. Afterwards, they will position the implant above the pectoral muscle. Next, they will proceed with the fat transfer procedure.
After performing liposuction, the surgeon will inject the fat just above the implant, thereby concealing the borders of the implant. Depending on the availability of fat, the surgeon may inject fat over the entire breast, which will produce the most natural result. In this case, the surgeon may use a smaller implant, as using your own fat tissue provides a longer-lasting result.
Composite breast augmentation at the CREO Clinic starts from £8,900. The exact cost will depend on the number of liposuction treatments areas and the surgical complexity of your procedure. You will receive the price of your treatment after a consultation with our plastic surgeon.
The recovery timeline for composite breast augmentation is similar to having implants and fat transfer. Most patients can return to office work and light activities in 1-2 weeks and more strenuous activities in 6 weeks. You will receive a detailed aftercare plan to minimise discomfort and preserve your results.
The final results of your surgery will emerge 3-6 months after the procedure. By this time, the residual swelling will dissipate, your fat grafts will settle, and the skin will stretch to accommodate the implants and fat cells. After this process, your breasts will look and feel natural, more enhanced and contoured, and any asymmetries will have improved.
Dr Omar Tillo performs all breast augmentation procedures at the CREO Clinic, specialising in the surgery alongside a range of other body contouring procedures.
Having performed breast augmentation on hundreds of patients with implants, fat transfer, and a combination of both, he has mastered the expertise and skills required to produce natural results for each patient. In particular, he is one of few surgeons in the UK offering the advanced composite breast augmentation technique that produces superior results.
If you are interested in having a breast augmentation procedure, schedule a consultation with Dr Tillo at the CREO Clinic to discuss a bespoke surgical solution.
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