Also known as breast enlargement surgery, and colloquially a boob job , this procedure is the most common cosmetic surgery in the UK.
As such, there is no shortage of surgeons who perform this surgery and the methods are well known.
However, while it is a surgery that many can perform, there are differences to consider.
The implants used, the experience of the surgeon, the past results achieved.
Breast augmentation uses implants to create the shape and size of breast desired by the patient – this will be discussed in consultation with the surgeon, factoring in a patient’s weight, height, body shape and existing breast tissue.
The operation itself typically takes around an hour and is performed under general anaesthetic.
Ms Prousskaia would make an incision either in the crease below the breast, under the arm or around the nipple.
From there, the breast implant is inserted between the breast tissue and chest muscle or behind the chest wall muscle.
Breast augmentation can also see fat grafted to either create the augmentation, or help to shape the breasts.
This would be applicable when a patient also wants to lose fat from a body area, for instance the abdomen or thighs.
Fat can be grafted and treated and then used to help shape the breasts.
This can be a wonderful option for some patients as it helps to address two issues at once; it is relatively common after childbirth with new mothers looking to regain their former figure.
From this derives the colloquial name ‘mummy makeover’.
The approach taken would depend upon the physiology and medical history of the patient.
Your safety and well-being is of paramount importance. Ms Prousskaia only recommends surgery when it is truly in a patient’s best interests.
She also only uses the highest quality of implants, and has never used PIP implants.