Author: Pau Webley

For people who are not born with the natural breasts that they desire, breast augmentation at our Liverpool clinic can help give them the aesthetics that they desire.

The breast implants that we use are very well-reviewed, and we get plenty of great feedback from our patients. However, one question that we get asked a lot is how long does a boob job last.

While nothing in this world is certain, we can offer some guidance on what our patients can expect in terms of implant lifespan.

So keep reading for information on how long fake boobs last in general, and some more specific answers that we provide to our patients about related questions.

How long does a silicone breast implant last?

The general consensus around silicone breast implant lifespan is that they can last around 10 years before they need to be replaced, provided that there have been no complications before then.

In terms of the implants that we use at our clinic, the manufacturers come with their own guidance on how long you can expect their implants to last for.

For example, our Eurosilicone GCA Round Collection implants come with their lifetime ‘Comfort’ guarantee. This means that you are covered should your implants rupture or should you encounter capsular contracture.

The Eurosilicone GCA PERLE implants are a step up from the Round Collection implants and are filled with Emunomic™ Breast Tissue Dynamic Gel as opposed to silicone. These implants come with a lifetime ‘Comfort Plus’ guarantee which is more extensive than the ‘Comfort’ guarantee and includes cover for other issues like BIA-ALCL.

Some of the most popular implants these days are from Motiva, and therefore there are a lot of people wondering how long does a Motiva implant last. As per Motiva guidance, their silicone implants come with a lifetime ‘Always Confident Warranty®’ which protects against rupture for the complete lifetime of the implant, as well as a replacement policy for implants that experience capsular contracture for 10 years.

Can your body reject implants years later?

People refer to capsular contracture as rejection. While most people who get breast implants do not experience capsular contraction, some do and it can occur a number of years after surgery.

The reason that this ‘rejection’ occurs is as a result of complications such as infections or internal damage, and it is not something that you should anticipate to occur if you were to enjoy your implants as expected.

Late development of capsular contraction can lead to breast implant hardening after 10 years and up to 15 years. If you experience any signs of this then please get in touch with your clinic as soon as possible.

Do breast implants sag over time?

Breast implants can sag over time because the collagen in our skin depletes as we age. The fact that your breasts implants sag as you get older is a testament to how natural your breasts will look after surgery.

However, if you would like to keep your dream breasts that you have experienced soon after surgery, then you may need revision surgery after a number of years with new implants or a breast lift.

How Do You know When Your Breast Implants Need Replacing?

• Leaks.
• Ruptures.
• Hardening Or Contracture Of The Breasts.
• Breast Sagging Or Dropping due to ageing or breastfeeding.
• An implant moves causing asymmetry.
• The patient wants to alter the size.

How To Tell If Your Implant Has Leaked Or Ruptured?

There are various ways to tell if your implant has leaked and/or ruptured, including:

For Silicone Gel Implants:

• There is redness, soreness and discomfort in and around the breasts.
• There are small lumps in and around the breast, arm or armpit.
• There is a change in breast size and/or shape.
• The breast area softens or the breasts themselves feel firmer.

For Saline Implants:

• A noticeable reduction in breast size and shape.
• Clear indentation or rippling of the breast.
• Hyper-sensitivity.
• Skin redness.
• Breast asymmetry.

Impact of Implant on Breasts

Hardening Or Contracture Of The Breasts

When you have a breast augmentation, the body recognises the implants as a ‘foreign body’, forming a capsule around them, which over time may harden and transform into deep scar tissue known as capsular contracture. This may also be caused by post-surgery infection, implant placement and type of implant. This can cause the patient a lot of pain, and therefore implant removal and replacement may be necessary to lessen discomfort, while still retaining the desired size and shape.

Ageing, Breast-Feeding and Asymmetry

All breasts, whether natural or implanted can still be affected by gravity, sun-damage, ageing and the effects of pregnancy and motherhood. This can cause drooping, sagging and a change in size due to hormonal fluctuations, as well as rippling of the implants. Therefore, you may want to replace them to restore your breasts’ location, shape, size and appearance.

Similarly, if you had been unhappy with your implants from the start, believing them to be too large or small, then replacing them.

What do breast implants look like when you’re old?

Breasts after implants should ideally age as natural breasts should. This unfortunately involves some form of sagging. Fortunately, breast implants can be monitored by your surgeon as you age to combat this as needed.

After surgery, your breast implant scars will heal until they are barely noticeable after a few years. And if you were to experience implant rippling after reconstruction, then this can also be fixed through revision surgery which would then improve the appearance of your breasts as you get older.

Breast implant surgery at our clinic in Liverpool

Hopefully this has put you at ease in regards to breast implant surgery. We find that our patients love their new look, and we like to keep in contact with our patients after they leave to ensure that they are following the correct aftercare instructions and that they are happy with their new breasts.

If you would like to receive surgery here at the New Birkdale Clinic, then please get in touch by booking a consultation with your chosen surgeon and we can give you more personalised information in person.

Breast uplift surgery, or a mastopexy, has the potential to be a fantastic option for people who are experiencing some breast laxity and instead want their natural breasts to appear fuller and sit in a perkier position on their chest. This is often associated with looking more youthful, as breasts can sag with age or life events such as childbirth and weight fluctuations.

Breast surgery can be performed with or without implants, and patients can see great results with either option depending on their specific case and their treatment desires.

But how long can a patient expect their results to last for? See the rest of our blog for our answers.

How long do breast lift results last for?

Generally, breast lift results may last for up to 15 years, although some patients may want revision surgery before this date.

After your treatment, your surgeon will provide you with a detailed list of aftercare instructions and it is very important that you follow this. Not only to keep your body healthy after surgery, but also to ensure you see the best possible results for as long as you can.

What you can do to make your breast lift last for longer

Within your surgeon’s aftercare instructions, you will find advice on how to care for your newly-treated breasts both in the short and the long term. If you follow this advice, you will be setting yourself up nicely for many years of happiness with your breasts.

The most popular advice given to patients regarding care for their breasts after mastopexy is as follows:

Avoid rapid weight gain or loss

You should try your best to remain in control of any weight gain or loss as quick fluctuations in weight may be to the detriment of your breast’s appearance. If you are unhappy with your weight and want to gain or lose weight then it may be best to try and meet your target weight before having surgery.

This includes weight gain as a result of pregnancy. And while you may still be able to breastfeed after a breast lift, you should note that breastfeeding will most likely affect the appearance of your breasts.

The ideal patient for a breast lift is likely to be someone who is at their ideal weight and is finished having children, so therefore does not plan on getting pregnant or breastfeeding in the future.

Wear fitted support bras

We recommend that immediately following surgery, our patients wear a firmly fitted support bra for around six weeks.

And even after this period, wearing a properly fitted bra is still important to extend the lifespan of your breast lift results. When patients do not wear a bra, their breasts are more likely to sag at a quicker rate due to the effects that gravity has on them and gradually pulling them down by stretching the fibres within the skin.

Retain skin elasticity

Retaining skin elasticity as best as you can is of vital importance to keeping your breasts looking at their best after mastopexy.

While there may be genetic factors that will affect the amount of collagen and elastin that you have in your skin, there are some actions that you can take to have a say on this matter yourself. This includes eating a healthy diet filled with vegetables for important nutrients, avoiding exposure to the sun and UV light, and refraining from smoking.

If you wish, you can also take some dietary supplements such as vitamin C and E, if you find that you do not get enough of these vitamins in your diet.

How long does a breast lift without implants last?

A breast lift without implants can last for up to 15 years. You are likely to have longer lasting results with this form of breast lift, as breast implants may need replacing after 10 years.

Although, it is important to remember that everybody is different and you may find that your body responds differently to others after surgery. Know more about if you need a breast lift or just implants.

You may experience sagging of the breasts less than 15 years after your breast lift surgery and want to see a surgeon again sooner. Likewise, there is the potential that under the best circumstances breast implants can last for longer than 10 years.

This is why it is important you have a thorough discussion with your cosmetic surgeon at your consultation, so they can inform you on what you should expect to see with your results based on your specific body and treatment type.

How long does a breast lift take?

Breast lift surgery takes between 90 minutes and 2 hours to complete.

You will need to receive anaesthetic prior to your surgery, and then be monitored post-surgery before you are allowed to leave. This can potentially involve you remaining in the clinic for monitoring for the day or overnight depending on your operation time.

Breast lift surgery at New Birkdale Clinic

As stated, every individual is different and their bodies will all respond to treatment slightly differently. Therefore, should you opt for breast lift surgery, you should make sure that you follow your surgeon’s aftercare instructions as best as you can to preserve your surgical results.

For more on breast lifts at New Birkdale Clinic, such as our opinions on natural bust firming cream or what you can expect concerning scars after breast lift surgery, visit the blog on our website.

Rippling is a side effect that some patients who have had breast enlargement may experience. In fact, all breast implants will ripple due to the nature of fluids in a soft and malleable container. Yet the majority of patients who experience breast implant rippling will not be able to tell from external appearance alone.

Instead, most people who experience implant rippling will be able to feel ripples, wrinkles, or folds around the perimeter of their implants rather than visibly see them from the outside.

The good news is that implant rippling is not dangerous and is perfectly safe. The only issue arises when patients become concerned with the appearance of their breasts.

Fortunately, there are ways to mitigate breast implant rippling, and ways to treat rippling if it becomes a visible issue. For more on this then continue reading.

What causes ripples in breast implants?

There are a number of reasons why visible implant rippling may occur in breast enlargement patients. The main reason being the use of a large breast implant on a patient with not enough breast tissue.

If you take a look at some breast implant surgery before and after examples, you will hopefully be able to see that the best results come from when a patient takes their surgeon’s advice and opts for an implant that is a size that will look the best on them for years to come.

When a patient asks for an implant that is too large for their breast tissue, they will be increasing the risk of experiencing visible rippling in the future for two reasons: larger implants are more likely to visibly ripple than smaller ones regardless, and in this case the implant is also closer to the surface of the skin.

There are other reasons why rippling can occur, such as:

• Using saline implants instead of silicone. Saline implants are much more likely to ripple than silicone due to silicone’s firm texture, yet even the superior silicone implants that we use at New Birkdale Clinic can still ripple
• Placing implants over the muscle (subglandular). While for most people subglandular implants are the better choice, for individuals with less breast tissue submuscular may be the better option to avoid visible rippling
• Rippling is more common on round implants compared to teardrop shaped implants
• If a patient experiences weight loss post-surgery, then the breast tissue may decrease which will then make any ripples on their breast implants easier to identify

How to fix breast implant rippling

Visible implant rippling can be fixed by undergoing revision surgery to reduce the appearance of rippling post-surgery. Your surgeon will use one of multiple methods during surgery to achieve this.

For example, one of the most popular methods for treating rippling on patients with a small amount of breast tissue is through fat grafting. Liposuction is used to remove excess fat from elsewhere in the body which is then added to the breast tissue to make the breasts fuller and creating more of a barrier between the tissue and the implant, reducing the chance that ripples will be visible.

However, other options may be used instead if a surgeon deems it necessary. Other revision surgery methods include:

• Swapping saline implants for silicone gel based implants, which are less likely to ripple
• Placing the implants under the muscle if they were previously placed over the muscle
• Exchange the current implants for a smaller implant, if the patient agrees
• If the patient currently has round implants, the surgeon may recommend swapping these for teardrop shaped implants

Will gaining weight help with rippling?

Implant rippling can sometimes be caused due to increase in fat tissues around the implant. Weight gain can also put extra pressure on the implant and change the tension on its surface. These fat tissues may disrupt the internal symmetry and cause an imbalance causing the implant to shift from its original position.

Like weight gain, weight loss can also lead to rippled implants. As the body looses fat tissues, the skin can become saggy which can cause the implant to loose the support it had from the surrounding fat cells . Sagging along with reduced fat cells can make the ripple effect to more noticeable.

Thus, it becomes crucial to keep a stable body weight and avoid any drastic lifestyle changes.

What does breast implant rippling feel like?

A breast implant ripple can feel like a folds or small lumps under the skin. They are more likely to be felt around the softer skin areas. The skin will feel uneven with the implant shrunk or moved in a particular direction.

If you can feel any of this in your breast, then you should have this checked by a doctor at your earliest convenience, regardless of if you think it could just be a ripple on your breast implant.

While it is likely that the lump on your implant will be related to your surgery, i.e., rippling, scar tissue, or possibly an implant valve, it is worth seeking a professional diagnosis to ascertain whether this is the case rather than just assuming.

There can be any number of medical reasons why you may feel a lump in your breast tissue, and if you have had breast enlargement then there is the possibility that you are at risk of experiencing other medical issues such as cysts or necrosis. Either get in touch with your surgeon or see your doctor to come to a definitive conclusion and understand what your next steps should be.

Breast enlargement at New Birkdale Clinic

At The New Birkdale Clinic, our surgeons will explain to you during your consultation what your risk of experiencing visible implant rippling is, and answer any other questions that you may have such as how long does a boob job last.

Please visit our website and select one of our fantastic surgeons to get booked in for your consultation.

While it is normal for nipples to come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, many people feel uncomfortable with their own areolas and want surgery to make them more to their own liking aesthetically.

On top of this, there are problems that can occur with the nipples where the nipple is retracted into the body. This can become problematic, and so people may want to undergo surgery to fix this too.

For anybody contemplating any form of nipple correction surgery, we have collected some information on what results you can expect before and after surgery. This includes areola reduction and nipple retraction surgeries.

Types of nipple reduction

The most common types of areola surgery that we perform are areola reductions and nipple inversion surgeries. If you are wondering whether nipple retraction or inversion are different – no, they are two words for the same issue.

Before and after results will differ depending on what surgery was performed. With areola reduction, you can expect to see a decrease in areola size and the nipple will stay the same. Whereas for nipple inversion surgery, the areola may stay the same size post-surgery.

Areola reductions are often performed while a patient is undergoing breast augmentation, so it is common for before and after pictures to display areola reductions alongside either breast reductions or breast enlargements.

Nipple reduction before and after

No two areola reduction before and after surgery examples will look the same. The reason for this is that we all have different areolas and therefore require different reduction methods.

For example, some patients may have areolas that have a large radius which the patient wants shortening. Other patients may have areolas that are large on one side or more oval shaped, and they want their areolas to instead be perfectly circular.

Either way, you will have a say in what your areolas will look like after surgery. If you require a visual example, then please see the areola reduction after image included for an example on what a patient can expect. However, please remember that results will differ across individuals.

Nipple inversion before and after

Nipple inversion surgeries are more uncommon than nipple reduction surgeries. This is because there are sometimes less-invasive solutions to treating inverted nipples, and sometimes the situation fixes itself.

However, if you have seen a doctor and have been cleared of the possibility that there are underlying conditions causing your nipples to invert, you may want to opt for surgery in order to receive a permanent solution to your problem.

See the before and after comparison included. The nipple is no longer pointing within the breast, and instead now points away from the breast as is normally expected.

Areola reduction scars

Some scarring is to be expected with any form of nipple correction surgery, although areola reduction scars will be larger are more visible than nipple inversion correction scars.

Areola reduction scars will be visible around the circumference of the areola. These will usually not be hugely intrusive, although their visibility may be affected by your skin and areola colour. Generally, the scars are pink or red at first, and as they heal, they return to a more natural colour.

Nipple inversion correction scars will be located solely on the areola. These scars most often form a triangle shape surrounding the nipple. Fortunately, it may be possible for scarring to be barely noticeable post-surgery, although this does vary on a case-by-case basis.

After you have exited surgery, you will be prescribed an aftercare routine to follow. It is important that you stick to this as it will encourage your scarring to heal as soon and as problem-free as possible.

Nipple correction at New Birkdale Clinic

We perform both areola reductions and inverted nipple corrections here at The New Birkdale Clinic. We also have multiple highly-experienced surgeons for you to choose from, with more examples of their work listed on our website.

If you have any questions about nipple surgeries, such as the average nipple reduction surgery cost in the UK, then please see our website for more information or get in touch by contacting us directly and we will be happy to help.

Breast reduction surgery can be a very beneficial procedure to individuals who are either experiencing pain or just want smaller breasts. However, you may be put off due to the fact that you will need to undergo an invasive surgical procedure.

Fortunately, breast reduction surgery is nothing to be afraid of, and the vast majority of our patients recover from surgery with minimal issues. Read our guide to benefits of breast reduction to know more.

If you are wondering what the recovery process looks like once you have had your operation, then we will outline the recovery period and what to expect in regards to healing, swelling, and scarring.

For a visual representation of how breasts can look after surgery, take a look at some of our breast reduction surgery pictures.

We want to begin with a note that recovery periods differ from person to person. This is a general outline to the standard healing process that is accurate for most people if they follow their surgeon’s instructions, yet your recovery may not align with this timeline completely.

Breast Reduction Recovery After Surgery

You will be in surgery for between two and four hours, during which you will be under general anaesthesia. After surgery is finished you will be monitored for recovery (usually overnight) and when your surgeon is happy you will be allowed to leave to recover at home.

After surgery is when you will feel the most tender, the soreness will continue for several weeks but will steadily ease over time. You will need plenty of rest to encourage healing as early as possible.

You may need to wear tape around your breasts for up to six weeks which will need to be replaced regularly to keep your breasts clean and ensure that they heal correctly.

To enable you to heal as efficiently as possible, you will be advised not to smoke for six weeks after your operation, and not to drink alcohol for two weeks after your operation. You will also be prescribed medications by your surgeon and you should continue to take all medications for the prescribed period.

Breast Reduction Recovery Week by Week

The First Few Days of Breast Reduction Recovery

When you return home, the next few days will be all about getting as much rest as possible. You should sleep on your back in a slightly elevated position to allow for optimal healing and the best chance at reducing swelling. Ice packs can also be used to help reduce swelling if you are comfortable doing that.

You will be able to take a gentle walk, but nothing more strenuous than that. This includes no lifting, no driving, and no raising of your arms.

Showering is permitted 24 hours out of surgery, but you should not bathe or immerse yourself in water.

For the days following surgery, pay close attention to nipple appearance. One possible side effect of breast surgery is nipple necrosis; it is rare but also easily identifiable. If your nipple darkens and becomes cold for an extended duration, get back in touch with us as soon as possible.

How to Ensure Smooth Breast Reduction Recovery

In the first few weeks after your breast reduction, you should take some further measures to ensure a smooth recovery. It is important that you remember to wear a compression bra both day and night, as this will help to reduce swelling and encourage healing.

It is also important that you keep movement limited, as this will ensure that you are not affecting the stitches or tearing any progress. 

 

Breast Reduction Recovery After a Week

When you get to a week post-surgery, your pain and tenderness will likely have subsided a little but will still be present.Breast massage after your reduction may help to ease tenderness.

From two weeks until six weeks post-surgery, a firm support bra should be used to assist in healing. Tape may still be worn around the breasts at the discretion of your surgeon.

You may have to return to the clinic to get some of your stitches removed. It may be best to remove some stitches at this stage and then remove more stitches at two weeks post-surgery.

You can begin sleeping on your side after a week if this is comfortable for you, but do not sleep on your front.

When viewing your breasts, do not be alarmed if the skin on the breasts is rippled or they are not how you would like them to appear. It can take around six weeks for them to begin smoothing out and looking ‘normal’ externally, and it can take up to a year for optimal internal results.

Breast Reduction Recovery After Two Weeks

After two-weeks post-surgery, you will be able to return to most daily activities. Please be careful when making any movement that can strain your body, and build up to activities gradually over multiple days rather than jumping right in.

Lastly, some patients return to work after a week while others wait until after two weeks instead. This is dependent on your own surgical recovery, pain experience, and your job.

Recovery After a Month

After four-six weeks, your breasts should look great and you should feel almost back to normal. Still take care when performing physical activities and remember that it can take up to a year until your body sees optimal internal results.

You should begin to feel the benefits of your breast reduction operation and feel lighter, as if a weight has been lifted off your shoulders.

However, you may still be experiencing some swelling. Particularly if you received liposuction in areas of your body such as under the armpits. In some instances, this swelling can last up to around six months.

Improving Breast Reduction Recovery After a Month

By this point, the majority of your swelling will start to reduce. You should be able to resume more strenuous activities by this point; you just need to build up to them. 

You will no longer need to wear your post-operative bra, but it is recommended that you get your bra size remeasured to find a firm and supportive bra that will help you stay comfortable. 

At this point, it is recommended that you regularly moisturise your scars, as this can help the tissue heal and reduce the look of future scars. 

Post Breast Reduction Surgery Scars

Depending on how your breast reduction is performed, you could have either a number of scars on your breast and nipple.

The standard scars that you are likely to have form an anchor shape that extends from the nipple to below the breast fold. This is made up of a circular areola scar around the nipple, a vertical connecting scar from the areola to the breast fold, and a breast fold scar running along the horizontal breast fold.

If keyhole surgery is used, then you may have a keyhole scar on your breast.

Breast Reduction Recovery Time

Scars will take longer to fully heal than your breasts themselves and will depend on the individual and how well they heal over time. Fortunately, their locations make them very easy to conceal for everyone, regardless of how they have recovered.

After surgery, they will likely be bright red or pink, but after 6 months, the bold colour of the breast reduction scars will have subsided, and the scar tissue will become softer, smoother, and closer to the skin’s surface.

Reducing The Look of Surgery Scars

Massage can help reduce the appearance of scarring by increasing collagen in the scar tissue, and should be implemented for the long-term following surgery if you want the best chance at minimal breast reduction scars one year later.

Contact New Birkdale Clinic for a Consultation

We hope that by being frank about the recovery process and informing you what you can expect after breast reduction in Liverpool, we have eased any worries that you might have.

If you think that you are a good candidate for breast reduction or want to enquire whether surgery will be beneficial for you, please contact one of our experienced breast surgeons at our New Birkdale Clinic.

FAQs

How to reduce swelling after breast reduction?

Once the breasts are no longer tender to the touch, massage and ice packs can help reduce swelling.

Lymphatic massage may also be especially useful, ask your surgeon for their advice on this procedure.

When can you lift your arms after breast reduction?

You should not raise your arms above shoulder height until at least two weeks after surgery. 

Why am I still sore 4 weeks after breast reduction?

It is normal to experience pain and discomfort in the months following your breast surgery.  Four weeks is well within the recovery timeframe,  so you should still expect swelling and healing.

Is a boob reduction painful?

Anesthesia will be given during the procedure,  so the procedure should be relatively pain-free, though you can experience pain for a couple of weeks after that. 

Should I expect to feel better within six weeks?

You may be sore for up to six weeks after your operation. If the pain is hard to manage and is not lessening, then get back in touch with your surgeon.

Is driving after breast reduction allowed?

You can continue driving around one week after surgery if you are comfortable. However, if you are still experiencing pain or are taking pain relief medication, then you should not drive until you are pain-free and no longer require medication.

What are the red flags after breast reduction?

Following a breast reduction, be alert for infection signs such as redness, swelling, warmth, fever, or pus, as well as complications like severe pain, bleeding, or blood clots. Reach out to your surgeon right away if you notice any worrisome symptoms. 

 

Anybody seeking a natural breast lift without having to go through surgery will encounter breast lift or firming cream during their research.

There are many different brands selling breast lift cream over the internet and it can be tempting to make the choice for a cream over a surgical breast lift to avoid having to go through surgery and the subsequent recovery.

However, is it worth spending your money on this cream? Does it really work or are these brands selling you a pipe dream?

We have done our research and are here to give you all the answers that you need to make a decision.

How does breast firming cream work?

Breast skin tightening cream supposedly works by making the skin on the breasts firmer, therefore preventing them from sagging or drooping as far as they previously were.

The way that the creams tighten the skin is by the use of collagen which improves the elasticity of the skin. And while it is true that collagen is responsible for keeping our skin firm and elastic, it is the application of collagen topically that is in question with breast lift cream.

Collagen is a popular cosmetic ingredient in anti-wrinkle creams, so it makes sense that it would be included in a cream that is designed to tighten the skin on the breasts, too. However, regardless of whether collagen is an effective anti-wrinkle ingredient, it is not skin wrinkles that causes breasts to sag.

Breasts experience ptosis (sagging) due to a combination of time and weight. As the years go by, the skin supporting the breasts becomes weaker, which is exacerbated by breasts that become heavier by exerting more force on the skin and cartilage supporting them via gravity. Another cause of breast ptosis is smoking, as this has been proven to breaking down the protein elastin in the skin.

Therefore, there is very little that an application of collagen can do to the position of the breasts on the ptosis scale and in relation to the inframammary crease.

Most breast lift creams also promote the presence of oestrogens within their ingredients. And in a similar vein to the questions around collagen, it is not proven that applying these oestrogens to the outside of the body actually has an effect on its appearance.

Who might want to use breast lift cream?

Anybody who has experienced sudden changes in weight may experience a change in how their breasts sit on their body and want to reverse this or prevent it from changing any further.

Basically, anybody who wants breast lift results but without having to undergo surgery will be naturally interested in breast firming cream.

Also, people who have wrinkles or dry skin around the breast area may want to use breast lift cream to treat multiple issues with one single cream.

And coincidentally, the use of treating minor décolletage wrinkles or unnourished skin is all that we would recommend using these types of creams for.

Do firming creams work?

So, if you are seeking an answer to does firming cream work, then our answer is no. Even the best breast firming and lifting creams do not work to give you results that are synonymous with a breast lift without having surgery.

Unfortunately, if you are unhappy with the position or size of your breasts and want to do something about it then you will need to opt for a breast lift or implants. While it may be more expensive and you will have to go through surgery, it is the only way to make substantial changes to your breasts.

Still, some people may get some beneficial results from breast firming cream if they are currently not using a moisturiser. The application of moisturising agents, in combination with the vitamins and minerals found in breast lift creams, can improve the external appearance of the skin on and around the breasts. It will not, however, change their position and make them sit higher on your chest.

For a consultation on whether a breast lift is the right treatment for you, get in touch with us at The New Birkdale Clinic and you can have a consultation with one of our many experienced and well-respected breast surgeons.

Breast enlargement is an incredibly popular form of breast augmentation. It involves you receiving breast implants in your choice of size and shape so that you leave surgery with your ideal breasts.

Here, we will show some examples of breast augmentation before and after implants and discuss information that is important to know about the before and after process. This will concern who is suitable before surgery, and the correct aftercare that you should follow after surgery.

Know more about how much breast enlargement prices in the UK.

Different categories of breast implants before and after

What choice of implant size and shape you go for depends on your treatment goals and desired look post-surgery, but your surgeon will be able to provide you with advice based on your figure and build at a consultation.

Breast implants are measured by their volume (expressed in ml). The most popular implant sizes range between 260ml and 380ml, however it is possible to go bigger or smaller. We advise that you look at large implant photos or small implant before and after pictures if you wish to go beyond this range so that you can gauge whether you will be satisfied by that size and whether it will suit your body.

There are two different types of breast augmentation shapes that are used most by breast surgeons: round and teardrop.

Round implants are the more common type of implant used in surgery. Surgeons have been performing breast enlargements using round implants for many years with very reliable results. After surgery, these implants create a full-bodied, symmetrical appearance that are closer to what most people think of when they think of boob jobs.

Teardrop implants more closely resemble natural breasts with a tear drop shape that is more bottom heavy rather than perfectly round. After surgery, the breasts will have less visible cleavage than with round implants but it may be more unnoticeable that you have received breast implants.

There are times where your body will be better suited to one type of implant rather than another, for example whether or not you already have plenty of breast tissue, but in general both types of implants produce great results and are about personal preference.

Benefit of breast enlargement images in UK

One of the best ways to gauge whether or not you want breast surgery is to have a consultation with a surgeon while looking at their portfolio or breast implant pictures.

By just viewing boob job images online, you can set yourself up for false hope by chasing after a dream appearance that is unobtainable. You could be looking at pictures of surgeries from abroad where they operate under different regulations to surgeons here in the UK.

With the guidance of a qualified and experienced breast surgeons, you can understand what type of surgery would be right for your specific body and have more accurate expectations for what you could look like post-surgery. It is important to get the most natural looking breast implant that suit you the best.

Also, by viewing a specific surgeon’s portfolio with them in person, you will be able to see how successful their results are and build trust in their abilities before committing to surgery with them yourself.

Breast augmentation surgery UK before and after

There are important steps that you will need to follow to have the best experience with your breast operation before and after surgery.

After you have had your consultation and booked your surgery appointment, you should take steps to care for yourself both before and after surgery. This includes arranging transport to and from surgery because you will not be able to drive home post-surgery. You may in fact need to remain in hospital overnight, although most patients are able to leave same day after they recover from the anaesthesia and are given the all-clear by their doctors.

The surgery could take as little as between 30 minutes and an hour, and you will likely be under general anaesthesia however some surgeries may be performed using local anaesthesia and sedation.

During your recovery period, which lasts between four-six weeks, there will be certain activities that you will have to avoid. This includes heavy lifting, driving, and, if you are a smoker, smoking. Your surgeon will give you specific post-operative instructions that you will have to follow to ensure you heal successfully and as quickly as possible.

Follow up appointments will need to be attended so that your doctor can make sure your healing is progressing appropriately and with no complications.

Breast enlargement surgery in UK

At The New Birkdale Clinic, we have multiple breast surgeons with years of experience in the field. You can view each surgeon’s portfolio of before and after photos on our website before deciding which surgeon you prefer.

Book a consultation with any of our surgeons now to begin your breast enlargement process, or view our other articles for information on other topics such as breast implant ripples.

If you feel like you have problematic nipples, whether you think they are in an undesirable position or are too big, then you may want to undergo nipple correction surgery to help give you a confidence boost or make yourself happier with their appearance.

Most of our patients who come to us for breast augmentation take the opportunity to also treat their nipples because they want to leave surgery with their dream breasts, and the nipples are a major component of breast aesthetics.

However, it is possible to receive treatment on your nipples without having any form of breast augmentation, whether it be implants, reduction or a lift. For more information on the cost of different forms of nipple correction surgery at The New Birkdale Clinic then please read on.

How much is nipple correction surgery?

The price for nipple correction surgery will depend on what type of procedure you are undergoing. For example, a single inverted nipple correction will not cost the same as double nipple reduction surgery, and so on.

On top of this, because no two breasts are the same (even on a person, never mind on different individuals), it is difficult to have one price that is accurate for the vast majority of people. Therefore, any price given can be adjusted due to the possibility of needing to use different techniques or for surgery to run on longer than expected.

Something to keep in mind is that the price of the implant is separate from the treatment cost. So breast augmentation with a nipple lift has a standard cost of £5395, then you will pay for your implants on top of this, for example the Euro Silicone PERLE implants for £695.

Inverted nipple correction cost in the UK

Inverted nipple correction in the UK on its own costs significantly less than breast augmentation. At The New Birkdale Clinic, the cost of our nipple correction treatments ranges from £450 to £1295 depending on whether you are also receiving a breast augmentation procedure and whether we are operating on one nipple or two.

If you want to avoid the inverted nipple treatment cost then you may be considering inverted nipple treatment at home. We advise that you thoroughly look into this subject before making a decision as the success of at home treatment is significantly lower than surgery, and at home treatment may not be an option for you if you have a specific inverted nipple grade.

Nipple reduction surgery cost UK

Nipple reduction is priced similarly to inverted nipple correction, and has the potential for variation in price when you account for individual circumstances that may affect treatment such as nipple size, position, and the relationship of the nipple to the breast overall.

If you are wondering whether nipple reduction surgery will be worth it for you, then take a look at our nipple reduction before and after photos to get an idea of what your breasts could look like after treatment.

How much does private nipple correction cost in the UK?

The prices advertised are for private nipple correction. The reason for this is that nipple correction and other forms of non-oncological breast surgery are classified as cosmetic surgery, and the NHS deem inverted nipple correction to be of low clinical priority.

The exception here is for cancer patients, who may be able to receive some form of breast augmentation through funding from the NHS.

Nipple correction at New Birkdale Clinic

Contact us by email or through our online booking system to get started on your journey to having your dream breasts.

Once you get in touch with us, we will book you in for a consultation with one of our expert cosmetic surgeons. After discussing your treatment goals with a surgeon and they understand your personal case, then you will have more tailored advice in terms of what you can expect and a clearer idea on what your price will be.