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Frequently Asked Questions

Breast Enlargement (Enhancement, Augmentation & Implants): Does it affect my ability to feel/detect breast lumps?

No, breast implants are inserted deep to the breast tissue or deep to muscle. It should not affect your ability to feel for or detect lumps. Prior to having mammograms, you would need to mention to the radiographer that you have implants.

 

Breast Enlargement (Enhancement, Augmentation & Implants): Are the Breast Implants Safe?

This has been searched extensively in the past and studies confirm the safety of breast implants. Breast enlargement (augmentation, enhancement) is the most common operation in cosmetic surgery.

 

Breast Enlargement (Enhancement, Augmentation & Implants): Can I feel the implants?

Initially implants can feel firm, then they soften up over a period of few weeks. Patients can sometimes feel the edge of their implants, depending on how slim they are, the size and the position of the implants. Generally speaking, implants feel very natural and sometimes the difference in the feel is hardly noticeable compared to non-augmented breasts.

 

Breast Enlargement (Enhancement, Augmentation & Implants): Can l lie on my front?

Yes, however this may take few weeks until you feel comfortable and confident to do this. Implants become part of you and you hardly have to think about them or take any special precautions after the first few weeks.

 

Breast Enlargement (Enhancement, Augmentation & Implants): Can I fly, having had Implants?

Certainly, this has no effect on implants whatsoever. The breast size will not be affected at all during flying.

 

Breast Enlargement (Enhancement, Implants & Augmentation): Can I go to gym/swim?

Yes, after the first 6 weeks, you can resume normal full daily routine activities.

 

Breast Enlargement (Enhancement, Implants &Augmentation): Is there any warranty on the implants?

Yes, there is a life-time warranty in case of implant rupture. You will only be charged for the replacement surgery, excluding the implant cost, in case of rupture.

 

Can I have more than 1 procedure (operation) at the same time?

Generally speaking, yes. More than 1 procedure can be performed at the same time. This has the advantage of one recovery period and is usually more cost effective. The procedures that can be done at the same time are dependent on the type of surgery you are considering, the surgery time involved in that and your general health.

 

Does the age affect the decision for surgery?

Generally speaking, no. Your general health, suitability of the surgery you are requesting and understanding the surgical limitations tend to influence the decision-making rather than the age. Young children and patients over 75years old have had cosmetic surgery.

 

The information provided gives you a basic understanding of the breast enlargement (augmentation, enhancement, implants) procedure but it may not answer all your questions, a lot depends on your individual circumstances. This website provides guidance and is not intended to be a substitute for a surgical consultation with Mr Fahmy in Shropshire, Chester, Cheshire or Wrexham, North Wales and Mid Wales.

For any enquiries, you can email Mr Fahmy on info@cosmeticplastic.co.uk or contact his secretary on 0800 756 9828 OR 0794 951 5013. Your consultation will be directly with Mr Fahmy and the treatment will be performed by himself at the hospital of your choice either Grosvenor Nuffield Hospital, Chester (Cheshire) or Spire Yale Hospital, Wrexham (Wales). It is always advisable to bring a friend or a relative during your consultation, as it may further assist you in any questions you may have.