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Breast Enlargement Surgery - The Procedure

Before your breast enlargment surgery you will need to purchase a sports bra to take with you to the hospital - the size will be agreed with your Cosmetic Surgeon and yourself at your consultation. More mature women may be required to undergo a mammogram. It is advisable to make any changes to your weight before your surgery - this will give you a longer-lasting result.

If you are a smoker, or take aspirin or any other medication, your Cosmetic Surgeon will wish to discuss this with you at your consultation. Your Surgeon will advise you when you are to discontinue and/or resume these activities.

The day of your breast enlargement surgery

The Cosmetic Surgeon will visit you in your room to obtain a final consent and answer any last minute questions you may have. When you wake up from the anaesthetic you will have dressings and your sports bra in place. You will be offered pain relief should you require it, and there may be drainage tubes in place to collect any leakage of blood - these will be removed before you go home. You will need to stay in hospital overnight and you will be free to go home the following morning.

You may be given antibiotics and painkillers to take. It is normal to experience discomfort following breast augmentation and you will be advised to rest when you get home to assist recovery. If you have young children you will need to arrange for someone to help you with them and also basic household chores for approximately 1 week. It is advisable to refrain from work for between 1-2 weeks, depending on your occupation; however, most people who have a clerical-type job will be fit for work after 7 days. Your Cosmetic Surgeon will give you specific advice regarding returning to work, exercise etc.

Going home after breast enlargement surgery

It is necessary for you to refrain from bathing and showering until you have been seen at the clinic for your first wound check, at approximately 7-14 days. You will also be asked to sleep on your back for the first few weeks. It is very important that you attend the appointments that have been made for you to care for your wounds and see your Cosmetic Surgeon post-operatively. Please do not wear an underwired bra until you have discussed this with your Cosmetic Surgeon. Please arrange for someone to drive you home from the hospital.

You will have your own personal Nurse Counsellor both before and after your procedure to support you and answer any questions you may have.