Mr Richard Price FRCS (Plast)
PLASTIC & COSMETIC SURGEON IN CAMBRIDGE
Certified Cosmetic Surgeon with the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Breast Enlargement Surgery
Breast Enlargement (augmentation) is the procedure to enlarge the breasts by insertion of implants under the breast. It is commonly carried out because the breasts are a different size or for ladies who want larger breasts for cosmetic reasons. It is important to note that if your breasts are drooping, they are unlikely to be corrected with augmentation alone and a Breast Uplift (Mastopexy) procedure may be required to lift your breasts over the implants. Mr Price can advise you on this during your consultation.
The operation takes place under a general anaesthetic and whilst there are a number of methods of performing the procedure, the following is a description of the commonest technique carried out by Mr Price.
A small cut is made under the breast, near the fold. A pocket is then made to place the implant – this can be either directly under the breast tissue (sub-mammary), or under the muscle of the chest wall (sub-pectoral). Once the pocket is made, a drain is placed and the implants inserted. The wounds are then sutured with dissolving sutures and dressings are applied.
The decision regarding whether the implant should be sub-mammary or sub-pectoral is made at your consultation with Mr Price, who will advise you of the merits of each.
For information on the implants themselves, please look at the Breast Implants page.
Breast Enlargement surgery prices
To make an appointment to discuss Breast Enlargement surgery in Cambridge, please contact Mr Price’s secretary.
