Breast Augmentation

Patients may pursue breast augmentation surgery to add additional volume to the breasts, or to restore symmetry in the shape and size of the breasts. This helps to create a more proportionate and contoured upper body, and can give patients the confidence they need to wear more form-fitting clothing.  

Dr. Tillo has mastered the art of composite breast augmentation, allowing his patients to enjoy the combined benefits of fat transfer and breast implants in a single advanced surgical procedure. This helps patients gain more volume in their breasts while maintaining the natural appearance and feel of the breasts. Your eligibility for breast augmentation surgery along with the best option for you will be discussed during your consultation with Dr. Tillo.

Quick Overview of Breast Augmentation Surgery

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Benefits of Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is a popular cosmetic procedure that provides patients with full and balanced breasts that enhance the shape of their bodies. Many patients consider it to be a worthwhile procedure as it corrects their aesthetic concerns and restores their self-confidence. 

More specifically, breast augmentation can help patients address a range of issues concerning the appearance of their breasts: 

• Breast augmentation can enlarge breasts that are considered too small.
• To restore lost volume in the breasts, for example, as a result of rapid weight loss, pregnancy and breastfeeding, or due to the ageing process. 
• Breast augmentation can create balance and symmetry in breasts that appear uneven or asymmetrical.

Who is a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation Surgery?

How Much Does Breast Augmentation Surgery Cost in London?

In general, the price for breast augmentation surgery in London starts from £6,900, and from £8,900 for a breast composite augmentation. The exact cost of a breast augmentation procedure varies depending on the individual surgical needs of each patient.

At the CREO Clinic, we also offer financing options through our partners, Chrysalis Finance. This means that you can spread the cost of your treatment with interest free financing for up to 12 months, and at variable rates for longer repayment agreements.  

Breast Augmentation Surgery Options

Breast Implants

Breast implants can provide larger increases in the volume of the breasts compared to alternative methods like fat transfer. 

When inserting breast implants, Dr. Tillo must tailor the procedure according to the anatomy and requirements of each patient.

Therefore, the treatment options vary according to a range of factors:

Size of Implants

Implants are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, which give different levels of projection and enhancement to the breasts. The size of the implants used for your surgery varies depending on your body type, breast shape, desired outcome, and other factors. 

During your consultation with Dr. Tillo, a full assessment will be carried out to assess the most appropriate size of implant for you and your body. In addition, for patients who request a 3D consultation via Crisalix, you will be able to visualise different implant sizes and how they will look on your body, which can help you choose the most appropriate size. 

Placement of Implants

Our cosmetic surgeon places implants in relation to the pectoralis major (or pec muscle), which is the major muscle beneath the breast tissue. There are different surgical techniques involved in breast augmentation surgery that determine the placement of implants:

You can choose to place the implant on top of the muscle (pre-pectoral placement), beneath the muscle (subpectoral placement), or partly under the muscle and over the muscle (dual plane technique).

The placement of implants varies depending on the thickness of your breast tissue. Determining where to place the implants requires a great deal of expertise and skills. Having performed hundreds of breast implant surgeries, Dr. Tillo will advise the best technique for you during a consultation.

Type of Implants

There are two main types of breast implants used in cosmetic surgery: 

Saline Implants

Saline implants contain a solution of salt and water. The advantage of saline implants is that, in the event of the implant rupturing, the body absorbs the saline solution. 

However, these implants feel less natural, and the saline solution often produces a rippling effect on the implants, which can be noticeable when inserted beneath the skin.

Silicone Gel Implants

Silicone is a synthetic substance that has a texture similar to that of human fat. Silicone implants are more commonly used in breast augmentations as it delivers a more natural-looking and feeling result. At the CREO Clinic, we use Sebbin implants, among others. 

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

Fat transfer breast augmentation uses the body’s own fat cells to add volume to the breasts, creating a more natural looking and feeling result. 

This procedure involves harvesting excess fat cells from one area of the body using liposuction, This fat is then processed and injected into the breasts to create a subtle enhancement. As a result, patients can contour multiple parts of the body by adding volume to and enhancing their breasts while toning the liposuction zones, such as the abdomen and hips. 

While implants remain the more popular treatment option for breast augmentation, some patients opt for a fat transfer because they prefer the organic method and the more subtle enhancement provided by the surgery. 

Breast Implants vs. Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

Choosing between fat transfer vs. implants for breast augmentation means comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each option, as summarised below:

	Fat Transfer	Implants
Results	Modest enhancement to the breasts, tones liposuction areas	Substantial enhancement to the breasts
Anaesthetic	Sedation or general	Sedation or general
Scarring	Minimal	Visible scarring under breast crease, around the nipples, or in the underarm
Recovery	4-6 weeks	6 weeks
Longevity	Permanent	Permanent
Price	Fat transfer breast augmentation cost typically similar to implants	Similar to fat transfer

Composite Breast Augmentation: Implants and Fat Transfer

At the CREO Clinic, Dr. Tillo uses an advanced technique called composite breast augmentation to achieve a more natural shape. The composite breast augmentation procedure involves combining implants with fat transfer, thus conferring the advantages of both procedures.

By combining both treatment options, a composite breast augmentation can mitigate the cosmetic risks that sometimes occur when solely using implants or fat grafts. As the surgeon has greater control over the shape of the breasts, they can conceal any imperfections created by the implants using fat grafts, thus producing both a substantial enhancement that looks and feels more natural.

Why Choose CREO Clinic

CREO Clinic is recognized as one of the UK’s leading plastic surgery clinics for breast augmentation procedures in London. We pride ourselves on the expertise of our surgeons and the transparency we have with our patients.

About Dr. Tillo

Dr. Tillo is a double-board certified surgeon specialising in a range of body contouring procedures, including breast augmentation. Through his extensive work in both the NHS and private practice, Dr. Tillo has amassed significant experience conducting breast augmentations of all types and complexities. In addition, he is particularly renowned for his composite breast augmentation procedures, due to his specialism utilising fat transfer as both a stand alone method of augmentation, and to enhance the benefits of implants. 

At the CREO Clinic, Dr. Tillo will diligently work with you to design a bespoke treatment plan  tailored to your unique anatomy and the results you wish to achieve. 

Risks of Breast Augmentation Surgery

Dr. Tillo will take every necessary precaution to avoid the rare risk of complications during and after surgery. However, like any surgical procedure, breast augmentation carries some degree of general risk. For example, bruising and swelling, infection and bleeding. 

Risks specific to breast implants include, but are not limited to: 

• Loss of nipple sensation
• Asymmetry of the breasts
• Haematoma
• Capsular contraction
• Implant rotation, loss or rupture
• Aesthetic complications – ripping, wrinkling or feeling/appearance of implant edges

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Complementary Procedures

Breast Augmentation and Tummy Tuck

A tummy tuck, also known as an abdominoplasty, is a surgery that removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and tightens the muscles in the area to produce a flatter and toned stomach. The combination of breast augmentation and tummy tuck is also known as a mummy makeover procedure, as pregnancy can leave women with saggy breasts and excess skin around the abdomen.

Many women undergo both procedures simultaneously to achieve a more contoured appearance and for the convenience of combining the recovery period for both surgeries.

Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift

A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to lift and reshape the breast tissue by removing excess skin, creating a perkier, more youthful appearance. Performing a breast lift with breast augmentation can significantly increase the volume and projection of the breasts that many women desire. 

Schedule a Consultation with CREO Clinic

If you are considering a breast augmentation, contact the CREO Clinic today to book your consultation with Dr. Tillo, our body contouring and breast reconstructive specialist.