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Breast Implants Bristol: Types, Sizes and Costs

Medically reviewed by Mrs Elena Prousskaia, Consultant Plastic Surgeon on the GMC Specialist Register. Last updated 18 September 2026.

In this guide

This is part of our complete guide to Breast augmentation in Bristol. You are welcome to return to the main overview for procedure details, our Bristol facilities and recovery timelines.

Finding the right size for you
Profile and projection
Will it look and feel natural?
Breast Augmentation Bristol Before and After
Quality and safety
How long will they last?
The cost of your implants
Why choose Elena
Frequently asked questions

Key takeaways

Breast implants come in round or teardrop shapes and a range of sizes and profiles, all matched to your body.
Elena uses cohesive silicone implants, chosen together with you at consultation, never one size fits all.
In Bristol, Elena performs breast augmentation at North Bristol Private Hospital.
The cost of your implants is included in one all inclusive surgical fee, with a personalised quote at your consultation.

Choosing the right implant, together

Choosing your implant is one of the most important parts of planning a breast augmentation, and it is a decision Elena makes with you, never for you. Taking the time to understand what you would like to achieve, and explaining how an implant will sit within your own breast tissue is a vital step in to giving you the fuller, more balanced shape you are hoping for.

As Elena often says, we plan your surgery together, following a long conversation and a careful examination in the clinic. This guide focuses on the questions patients ask most, how to choose a size that suits you, and what the cost includes. For the more technical choices of shape, material and placement, our guide to breast implant types explains each in detail.

Finding the right size for you

There is no single size that is right for everyone, and bigger is certainly not always better. Elena’s approach is to find the implant that flatters your frame and will continue to look good and sit well for many years.

Several things guide the right size for you. Your chest width and frame set the sensible range, as an implant that is too wide or too projecting for your chest can look and feel unnatural. Your existing breast tissue matters too, as it affects how the implant will look and how well it will be covered and supported. And your lifestyle counts, since a very large implant can feel heavy and get in the way of an active life, and over the years can thin the tissue and pull on the skin.

At your consultation you will be able to try different sizers inside a bra to get a real sense of how a given volume might look on you. This is often the moment things become clear, and Elena will give you her honest guidance on what will give you a beautiful, natural and lasting result.

Breast implant profiles, from low to ultra high. Elena will match the profile to your frame and the shape you would like.

Profile and projection

Profile describes how far an implant projects forward, and for the same volume a higher profile looks fuller and more projected while a lower profile looks softer and wider. Low profile implants suit broader chests, moderate profiles are a popular, natural looking middle ground, and high or ultra high profiles give more projection and fuller cleavage and often suit narrower chests. Elena will match the profile to your frame and to the shape you would like.

Will it look and feel natural?

This is the question almost everyone asks, and the honest answer is that a natural result comes from matching the implant to your body rather than from any one type of implant. Choosing an appropriate size and profile for your frame, using soft cohesive silicone gel, and placing the implant well, often partly under the muscle, all contribute to a result that looks and feels like you. Elena’s aim is always a result that suits you, not one that announces itself.

Breast Augmentation Bristol Before and After

Breast augmentation before and after, a Bristol patient of Mrs Elena Prousskaia

Results vary from patient to patient and cannot be guaranteed. Photographs show real patients of Mrs Elena Prousskaia and are published with their written consent.

Seeing real results often helps more than any description. Our gallery shows breast augmentation results from Elena’s own Bristol patients, so you can get a sense of the natural, balanced outcomes she aims for and the range of shapes and sizes that are possible. Every patient is different, and the images are shared with kind permission to help you picture what might suit you. You are welcome to browse the breast augmentation before and after gallery, and Elena will show you examples relevant to your own frame and goals at your consultation. You can also explore the procedure in full on our breast augmentation treatment page.

Learn more about breast augmentation here

Elena performs breast enlargement in Bristol at North Bristol Private Hospital. For a full overview of the procedure, sizes and cost, see our breast augmentation Bristol page.

Quality and safety

Elena only uses high quality implants from trusted, well established manufacturers, and she has never used PIP implants in any of her practices. Breast implants are very safe, and she will talk you through the small risks openly at your consultation. She also believes in sensible long term monitoring rather than worry, so that any change can be noticed early, and in the UK the Breast and Cosmetic Implant Registry records implant data to support ongoing safety.

How long will they last?

Implants are not lifelong devices, but modern implants are very durable, and most last well over ten years. Rather than a fixed expiry date, it is best to think of them as something to keep a gentle eye on. Our guide on how long breast implants last covers this fully.

The cost of your implants

The cost of your implants is included in your overall surgical fee, along with the hospital, the surgeon’s and anaesthetist’s fees, and all of your follow up appointments. For a clear breakdown and the finance options available, please see our breast augmentation cost page, or simply ask at your consultation, where Elena will give you a clear and personalised quotation.

Why choose Elena Prousskaia for breast implants in Bristol?

Mrs Elena Prousskaia, female consultant plastic surgeon for breast implants in Bristol

Choosing the right implant, and the right surgeon, makes all the difference to a natural result that lasts. Elena Prousskaia is a consultant plastic surgeon with extensive breast surgery expertise, combining advanced training with a gentle, patient-centred approach.

With over 20 years of aesthetic and reconstructive experience, Elena has completed advanced microsurgical breast fellowships in Italy, Spain, Belgium, India, Japan and London, sits on the GMC Specialist Register, and is a member of BAPRAS and EBOPRAS. In Bristol she operates at North Bristol Private Hospital.

The best next step is to arrange a consultation, where Elena will discuss your options and plan your breast augmentation together.

Frequently asked questions

Here are answers to some common questions patients ask during consultations. If you have more questions, Elena is happy to discuss them with you.

How do I know what size will suit me?

At your consultation you can try sizers and look at examples, and Elena will guide you to a size that flatters your frame and will wear well over time, rather than simply the largest that will fit.

Will my implants look and feel natural?

Yes, when the implant is matched well to your body. The right size and profile, soft silicone gel and good placement all help create a natural look and feel.

Is the cost of the implant included in the price?

Yes. Your implants are included in your overall surgical fee, along with the hospital, surgeon and anaesthetist fees and your follow up care.

Can I change size in the future?

Implants can be exchanged later if you wish, and Elena will always advise on what is safe and sensible for your tissue. Choosing well the first time is the best approach.

How long do breast implants last?

Silicone implants typically last 12 to 18 years, and many last considerably longer. See our dedicated guide for more.

Book your consultation in Bristol

North Bristol Private Hospital, the Bristol base of plastic surgeon Mrs Elena Prousskaia

When you choose Mrs Elena Prousskaia for your breast surgery in Bristol, you are in expert hands. Elena operates at North Bristol Private Hospital, an accredited facility offering the highest standards of care in calm, private surroundings.

From your first consultation through to your recovery, you will have a treatment plan tailored to you and clear, compassionate support at every step, with your follow up appointments included in your care.
To discuss your implant options and arrange a breast augmentation consultation in Bristol with Elena, please book online, call 0800 8021 886, or use our contact form. In Bristol, Elena performs breast augmentation at North Bristol Private Hospital.