Breast Implant Surgery

When it comes to choosing breast implants, there are two main types available.

• Silicone implants: These are made up of a silicone case that’s filled with a silicone gel. They provide a natural look and feel and can be less prone to rippling than the saline alternative. But, silicone implants may move around over time or change shape over time which, in some cases, might result in having to get them removed. It’s also important to note that you need to be at least 22 years old to get silicone implants, except in special circumstances where they’re needed for breast reconstruction purposes.

• Saline implants: These also have a case made from silicone but are filled with sterile salt water after the implants have been placed in the breasts. Saline implants are usually cheaper than silicone and are available for those aged over 18. But, the folds of saline implants are sometimes seen underneath the skin, otherwise known as rippling.

What Breast Implant Shapes Are Available?

There are a couple of different breast implant shapes to choose from. The one you go for will depend on what you hope to achieve from the surgery in terms of shape, size, symmetry, and proportion.

Round Breast Implants

Round implants are the most common shape. They give a fuller and rounder overall appearance to your breasts. They’re most commonly used as they’re less likely to rotate or shift out of place. Round breast implants come in four types, from low to high projection. The higher the profile and projection, the greater the distance the breasts will be from the chest wall.

Teardrop Breast Implants

Teardrop breast implants have a sloped contour that fills out the bottom of the breast. This helps to mimic the shape of natural breasts. Teardrop implants come in three shapes: 

• Round base

• Oval base

• Classic base

Teardrops implants are usually the preferred option for those women who want to achieve a more natural look following their boob job.

What Does a Breast Implant Surgery Involve?

While breast implant surgery can vary between patients, there are a few common steps involved which we’ve outlined below.

1. Administering Anaesthesia 

A breast implant surgery is carried out using either general or local anaesthesia. The type of anaesthesia used can depend on things like your medical history and the type of implant you choose. 

2. Making the Incisions

The next step is to create the incisions. There are three main incision techniques that surgeons typically use.

• Periareolar incision: Along the bottom edge of your areola.

• Inframammary incision: Underneath the breast along the bottom fold, near to where your breast touches your lower chest.

• Transaxillary incision: The bottom part of your underarm.

3. Inserting the Implants

Once the incisions have been made, the chosen implants can then be inserted into the breasts. There are a couple of options for placement here.

• Subglandular implant placement: Implants are inserted directly behind the breast tissue and in front of the pectoral muscle.

• Subpectoral implant placement: The implant is positioned in a pocket underneath the pectoral muscle.

The specific site that your surgeon uses will depend on your body type, your preferred implant type, and how large the implants are.

4. Closing the Incisions

The incisions are then closed using either stitches, medical-grade skin adhesive, or surgical tape and the breasts are then covered with bandages. If dissolvable stitches are used, these will be broken down by the body within around 6-8 weeks. If non-absorbable sutures are used, they will be taken out after about seven days.

Breast Implant Surgery: What to Expect

It's important to have realistic goals and expectations of what your breasts will look like following breast implant surgery. Understanding all surgery implications is also a fundamental step towards a successful treatment and recovery.

Risks and Side Effects: Are Breast Implants Safe? 

Breast implant surgery has undergone significant developments in recent years. The procedure is safe and most women who have a boob job, experience no issues with their implants. However, there are still some risks and potential side effects associated with the treatment. Although rare, it’s important to be aware of these before undergoing the surgery. Risks and side effects may include:

• Breast tissue feeling hard around the inserted implant - known medically as capsular contracture.

• Implant rupture - when the implant breaks and slowly begins to leak and deflate.

• A general change in implant shape, position, or the occurrence of creases, folds, or rippling.

• Nipples becoming more or less sensitive — or losing all sensitivity — due to changes in the nervous system caused by the surgery. This can be temporary or permanent.

• Issues with breastfeeding or not being able to produce enough milk. But, breastfeeding after getting breast implants doesn’t cause harm to a newborn baby.

Should I Get a Boob Job Abroad or at Home?

It can be tricky to choose between getting a boob job abroad, or at home in the UK. Travelling overseas for treatment is becoming increasingly popular.

This rising popularity is due mainly to:

1. The reputation and experience of surgeons abroad

2. The quality of care and facilities at clinics overseas

3. Cheaper breast implant costs compared to in the UK

Despite the popularity of having a boob job abroad, there are a few common questions that patients ask before booking their treatment.

Is Breast Implant Surgery Right for Me?

Before deciding to undergo breast implant surgery, it’s important to be well informed about every aspect of the treatment. Being both mentally and physically prepared for surgery is important. This will help you to be confident with your decision, as well as aware of each step of the process, to make the whole experience easier for you. 

It’s also important to keep in mind that with any breast implant surgery, there’s a small risk that a revisional treatment might be needed. As your breasts naturally change over time, the breast implants will stay the same. This is why they might not look as you hope after you have children, breastfeed, or grow older for example. Remember also that weight loss and weight gain can contribute to how your breasts look. 

Why Choose Qunomedical?

At Qunomedical, we always take a patient first approach. Our company was built on the passionate belief that high-quality, affordable healthcare should be readily accessible to everyone, regardless of background. 

✔ 100% free, non-binding assessment: Regardless of whether you go on to book a treatment or not, we offer a 100% free, non-binding assessment. 

✔ World-renowned doctors: Our proprietary scoring system, Qunoscore, evaluates doctors on over 20 data points. These include qualifications, experience, accreditations, number of treatments performed, services offered, and reviews from past patients.

✔ End-to-end care: We understand that your treatment journey doesn’t end once you get home. We’ll be there with you throughout, from initial consultations through to your successful recovery, available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

✔ Price match: We’ve worked hard to match some of the best-in-class doctors with some of the lowest prices. Found the same treatment at the same clinic cheaper somewhere else? Let us know and we’ll match the price.