There are several short term effects that you should be aware of following your breast enlargement operation. The effects of these will gradually reduce over time in normal cases. In most cases, you will be well enough to return to work around a week after surgery and get back to the gym, with moderate exercise, after 3 to 4 weeks. However, this will depend upon the speed of your recovery.
It is extremely important that you wear the right type and fit of bra after surgery for several weeks. Read our guide on sports bras to help you.
Bruising, swelling and discomfort
When you wake from the anaesthesia, you may feel nausea and fatigue. This is quite normal following a general anaesthetic.
You almost certainly have swelling at first. Your breasts will feel very firm with moderate to severe discomfort. This is quite normal and to be expected. You are likely to suffer from bruising and pains. You may also feel some discomfort around where the incisions were made to insert your implants. Some women experience a burning sensation in the nipples but this calms down over a few days. Medication and painkillers can be prescribed to ease any discomfort. The bruising typically starts to fade within two weeks of surgery. The swelling will typically take around a month or so to go down.
Wound Discharge
There may be some slight wound discharge from the incision made under each breast to insert the implants.
Breast Shape
At first, your breasts will feel very firm, swollen and high up on your chest. They will not feel natural to touch or feel to be in either a natural position or shape. This is normal and to be expected.
After the swelling has gone down at around a month after surgery, your breasts will start to take on a more natural position and shape and also feel more natural. This process will continue until around eight weeks after surgery. However, it can take up to several months for your breasts to feel more natural and to settle down to a more natural shape. It will vary with different individuals.
Breast & Nipple Sensation
You may experience a difference in breast sensation which is quite common; similarly, the nipple sensation may be affected. Most of the sensation changes in the breast and nipples are just temporary, however, some changes are permanent.
If you exhibit any symptoms that cannot be explained or acute swelling, bruising or pain, severe loss of sensation, heat in the breast area, excessive or unpleasant wound discharge, then you should contact your clinic or GP immediately.
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 | 
| |
| 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 |
|
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 |
| |
| 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. | ||||||||
