Women have are many different reasons for breast enlargement. Of course this will depend upon your own personal feelings and circumstances. But not all women who want breast augmentations are actually suitable. Certain suitability criteria must be met before surgeons will operate.
Age
Age is one of the most important factors. You need to be at least 18 years old.
In exceptional circumstances, women younger than 18 years of age have had breast enlargements. However, this is rare. Women younger than 18 are usually denied breast enlargement surgery because their breasts may not have fully developed and settled at that age.
Physical Health
You must in good physical health. You will be asked about your medical history at your pre-op breast enlargement consultation. Your medical records will be checked. You will be asked about your health, whether you suffer from any medical conditions or allergies, any illnesses, any previous admissions to hospital, if you are taking any medication and also asked about the health of family members. You must be completely honest otherwise you may be putting yourself in danger.
If you do have an adverse medical history, then you may still be eligible for breast enlargements. However, only a suitably qualified doctor will be able to determine this.
If you currently have an infection in your body you are unlikely to be eligible. In reality, this could mean that your augmentation surgery date may be delayed until after the infection has cleared.
Pregnant Women
It is extremely unlikely that you will be allowed to undergo breast enlargement surgery while you are pregnant. Childbirth and pregnancy does affect the breast tissue volume and shape and many women find that their breasts do not return to their former appearance. It is one of the more common reasons why women choose to have a breast enlargement. So if you are pregnant or are planning pregnancy, then it is probably best to wait until after childbirth.
If you have concerns over being able to successfully breastfeed following surgery, read our breastfeeding with implants guide.
Mastectomy, disease and traumatic events
The loss of breast tissue or complete breast removal due to mastectomy, disease or a traumatic event (e.g. an accident) is one of the reasons why women choose breast enlargement. In some cases, any reconstructive surgery such as breast augmentation, may be performed at the same time as the mastectomy.
Provider |
Price Guide |
Initial Consult'n |
Location |
Overnight Stay |
Aftercare Period |
Post-op follow up |
Next Steps | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubicon Medical | £3295 | Free | London | £290 | 3 yrs | 7 to 10 days and 3 months | 
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| The Hospital Group | £3295 to £3995 |
Free | Throughout UK |  |
3 yrs | 7, 30, 60, 90 days |
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| £700 off in March £3,295 (normally £3,995) with 3yrs aftercare. Save 30% on 2nd procedure booked at same time. Breast augmentation & liposuction £5,495. Breast augmentation & tummy tuck £7,495. | ||||||||
| Surgicare | £3450 | Free | Throughout UK | |
5 yrs | 6 to 10 days then bespoke |
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| Price includes current £750 discount offer. Interest free loan for up to 10 months (not available in conjunction with any other offer). | ||||||||
| Redrose | £3500 | Free | Bolton, Preston, Liverpool | |
Lifetime | 7 to 14 days then additional follow up |
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| £3500 offer until Feb 2010. Finance options available. | ||||||||
| Whygoabroad | £3595 to £4095 |
Free | Bromsgrove Nr. Birmingham |
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6 mths | 7 days, 4 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months |
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| 3 years aftercare available for £400 extra. £4,095 applies for large implants. | ||||||||
| Transform | £3695 | Free | Throughout UK | |
3+ yrs | 2 weeks, 3 months then annually |
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| 3 yrs implant replacement with lifetime consultation aftercare. £500 to £15000 over 10 months interest free credit loan. 15.9% APR over 36 months. Daycare option available. £50 voucher with consultation. | ||||||||
| The Cosmetic Clinic | £3850 | Free | Throughout UK | |
5+ yrs | 1, 4 and 6 weeks |
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| 5 yrs implant replacement with lifetime consultation aftercare. Fixed price. Includes aftercare. Interest free credit over 10 months with £500 deposit or 11.49% APR over 24 or 36 months with £500 deposit. | ||||||||
| The Harley Medical Grp | £4200 | Free | Throughout UK | |
2+ yrs | 7 days then additional follow up |
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| 6 yrs capsular contracture cover. Finance options available | ||||||||
| Make Yourself Amazing | £4250 | Free | Throughout UK | |
5 yrs | 1, 6 and 13 weeks |
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| Up to £600 off. Interest free loan for up to 12 months; deposit required. | ||||||||
| MyBreast | £4250 to £4850 |
£25 | England & Wales |
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Lifetime | Bespoke |
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| Lifetime aftercare and lifetime implant replacement against capsular contracture or rupture. | ||||||||
| London Bridge Plastic Surgery | £4500 to £5000 |
£150 | London | £450 | 1 yr | Bespoke |
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| £150 consultation fee refunded when procedure booked. Lifetime implant replacement for capsular contracture and rupture. | ||||||||