Breast volume
Increasing breast volume where size is naturally limited or has changed over time.
Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation in London tailored to shape, proportion and balance
Breast augmentation is designed to enhance volume, refine shape and improve overall proportion in a way that feels natural and appropriate for the individual.
Treatment planning considers body proportions, tissue characteristics and long-term outcomes to achieve a result that sits in balance with the rest of the figure.
A Refined Approach
Enhancing breast volume while preserving natural proportion
Breast augmentation is not simply about increasing size. The most appropriate result depends on the relationship between breast shape, chest width, existing tissue and the patient’s overall frame.
Implant selection, profile, placement and surgical planning are considered carefully to create an outcome that feels balanced rather than exaggerated.
In some cases, volume alone is not the only concern. Where breast position or skin laxity is also present, a breast uplift may be discussed alongside augmentation.
What Breast Augmentation Can Address
Volume, shape and proportion planned around the individual
Breast augmentation may be considered where breast volume, shape or balance affects overall body proportion.
Shape and projection
Refining breast shape and projection to improve balance with the chest and overall body frame.
Breast asymmetry
Addressing differences in breast size or shape where this affects overall symmetry.
Changes after pregnancy or weight change
Restoring volume where the breasts have lost fullness following pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight fluctuation.
Where breast size and weight are the main concern, breast reduction may be more appropriate. Where loss of position or skin laxity is more significant, breast uplift may also be considered.
Implant & Technique Planning
Choosing the right implant, placement and surgical plan
Breast augmentation is planned around anatomy, not a fixed cup size. Implant type, size, profile and placement are selected according to the desired result and the patient’s existing tissue.
Implant size
Size is considered in relation to chest width, existing breast tissue and overall body proportion.
Implant profile
Implant profile influences projection and the overall shape created by the augmentation.
Placement
Implant placement is planned according to tissue coverage, anatomy and the desired appearance.
Long-term balance
The aim is to create a result that looks balanced now and remains appropriate as the body changes over time.
Where breast position and skin laxity are also important concerns, augmentation may be considered alongside breast uplift rather than relying on implant volume alone.
What to Expect
A carefully planned procedure with a structured recovery
Breast augmentation is planned in detail before surgery, with time spent discussing goals, anatomy, implant choices and realistic outcomes.
Consultation and assessment
Breast shape, chest proportions, tissue quality and goals are assessed to guide the most suitable implant and surgical plan.
Procedure
Implants are placed according to the agreed plan, with technique and placement selected according to anatomy and the desired result.
Early recovery
Tightness, swelling and discomfort are expected initially, with gradual improvement as healing progresses.
Settling and final result
The breasts settle gradually over time, with the final shape developing as swelling reduces and the tissues adapt.
Breast Augmentation FAQs
Common questions about breast augmentation
These answers provide a general guide. The most appropriate advice will depend on anatomy, goals and consultation findings.
What is breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation is surgery designed to increase breast volume and improve shape, most commonly using breast implants selected according to the patient’s anatomy and goals.
How do I choose the right implant size?
Implant size is chosen according to chest width, existing breast tissue, body proportions and the type of result being considered. The aim is to find a proportionate option rather than selecting by cup size alone.
Will breast augmentation look natural?
The aim is to create a result that appears balanced and proportionate rather than exaggerated. Implant choice, profile, placement and the patient’s existing tissue all influence the final appearance.
Can breast augmentation lift the breasts?
Breast augmentation restores or adds volume, but it does not always correct breast position. Where skin laxity or drooping is significant, a breast uplift may be more appropriate or may be combined with augmentation.
What is recovery like after breast augmentation?
Tightness, swelling and discomfort are common during early recovery. The breasts then settle progressively as swelling reduces and the tissues adapt. Recovery varies between individuals and according to the surgical plan.
Is breast augmentation the right procedure if my breasts feel too large?
No. Where breast size and weight are the main concerns, breast reduction may be a more appropriate treatment.
How do I know if breast augmentation is right for me?
A consultation is the best way to assess breast shape, tissue quality, chest proportions and goals before deciding whether augmentation is suitable and which surgical plan is most appropriate.
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