Breast volume
Increasing breast volume where size is naturally limited or has changed over time.
Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation 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 results that sit 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, tissue quality and the patient’s overall frame.
Implant selection, placement and surgical planning are all 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 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 is excessive rather than limited, breast reduction may be more appropriate than augmentation.
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.
If the breast shape is affected by structural development, tuberous breast correction may require a different treatment plan.
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 plan.
Procedure
The procedure involves placing implants according to the agreed plan, with technique selected based on anatomy and 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 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 a procedure designed to increase breast volume and improve shape, usually using implants.
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.
Will breast augmentation look natural?
The aim is to create a result that appears balanced and proportionate rather than exaggerated. This depends on implant choice, placement and surgical planning.
Can breast augmentation lift the breasts?
Breast augmentation can improve volume, but it does not always correct breast position. Where skin laxity or drooping is present, a breast uplift may be more appropriate or may be discussed in combination.
What is recovery like after breast augmentation?
Tightness, swelling and discomfort are common in the early recovery period. Recovery varies depending on the individual and the surgical plan.
How do I know if breast augmentation is right for me?
A consultation is the best way to assess breast shape, tissue quality, body proportions and goals before deciding whether augmentation is suitable.
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