Breast Augmentation and Enlargement Surgery in London
Breast augmentation in London enhances breast size, shape, and overall symmetry using advanced surgical techniques. Many individuals choose breast enlargement to restore lost volume after pregnancy, improve body proportions, or boost self-confidence. Modern procedures focus on natural-looking results, minimal scarring, and long-term safety. As a result, patients benefit from customised treatments that align with their aesthetic goals and lifestyle.
At Real Plastic Surgery, your procedure is performed by Mr Naveen Cavale, a highly experienced cosmetic surgeon specialising in breast augmentation. Every treatment is carefully planned to match your anatomy and goals, ensuring balanced, natural-looking results. From consultation to recovery, you receive expert-led care in a trusted London clinic.
What Is Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation is surgery to increase breast size. It’s also called augmentation mammoplasty. It involves placing breast implants under breast tissue or chest muscles. For some people, breast augmentation is a way to feel better about themselves. For others, it’s part of rebuilding a breast for various conditions.
If you’re thinking of having breast augmentation, talk with a plastic surgeon. Make sure you know what the surgery involves, including possible risks and complications, as well as how to take care of yourself after surgery.
Breast augmentation is a widely chosen cosmetic procedure that offers both aesthetic and reconstructive benefits, including the following:
- Increases breast size and improves overall shape
- Also known as augmentation mammoplasty in medical terms
- Involves placing implants under breast tissue or chest muscles
- Enhances confidence and restores breast volume when needed
- Requires consultation, awareness of risks, and proper aftercare
Breast Enlargement vs Augmentation
Breast augmentation is the overall surgical procedure used to increase breast size or improve shape. “Breast enlargement” is often used synonymously with this procedure, specifically as the desired outcome. Augmentation can be achieved using either synthetic implants (silicone/saline) or fat transfer (fat grafting).
Breast Augmentation (The Procedure)
- Goal: Increase size, correct asymmetry, or restore volume lost after pregnancy/weight loss.
- Methods: Includes both implant-based surgery and fat transfer.
- Implants: Involves placing silicone or saline devices behind the breast tissue or chest muscle.
- Fat Transfer: Uses liposuction to harvest fat from another body area, which is then purified and injected into the breasts for a natural feel.
Breast Enlargement (The Outcome/Methods)
- Definition: The result of breast augmentation.
- Approach: Can be achieved through surgical implants or, for subtler results, fat transfer.
- Options: Silicone implants are known for a more natural feel, while saline implants are filled with saltwater.
- Alternatives: If sagging is the primary concern rather than size, a breast lift (mastopexy) may be combined with augmentation.
Key Differences
- Definition: Augmentation is the technical term for the surgery, while enlargement is the goal.
- Implants vs Augmentation: Implants are just one method used within the broader category of breast augmentation.
- Fat Transfer: This is a type of enlargement that does not use artificial implants.
Disclaimer: Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine the best approach for your specific body type and goals.
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Why Choose Our Breast Enlargement Surgery in London?
Choosing the right clinic for breast enlargement surgery in London directly impacts your safety, results, and overall experience. Our approach focuses on advanced surgical techniques, precision, and natural-looking outcomes tailored to your body shape. We prioritise patient safety at every step, from consultation to recovery, while using high-quality, medically approved implants. As a result, you receive a procedure that enhances your appearance while maintaining balance and proportion.
Why Choose Breast Augmentation with Naveen Cavale in London?
- Specialist expertise in breast augmentation procedures
- Personalised treatment planning
- Advanced surgical techniques for minimal scarring
- Focus on natural-looking results
- Treatment performed in accredited UK facilities
- Comprehensive aftercare and patient support
At Real Plastic Surgery, our experienced surgeon, Mr Naveen Cavale, delivers personalised treatment plans based on your goals and expectations. The clinic combines modern technology with a patient-first approach to ensure comfort, transparency, and optimal results. Every step, including consultation, surgery, and aftercare, is handled with attention to detail. Therefore, you benefit from expert guidance, consistent care, and outcomes that align with your desired look.
Breast Augmentation Options Available
Breast augmentation options include silicone gel, saline, and “gummy bear” (highly cohesive) implants, as well as fat transfer. Options differ by material, shape (round or teardrop), texture (smooth or textured), and placement (under or over the muscle) to customise size and fullness. Procedures often include a lift.
Primary Breast Augmentation Options
- Silicone Gel Implants: Pre-filled with gel, these provide a more natural, breast-like feel and are often preferred for a reduced risk of visible rippling.
- Saline Implants: Filled with sterile salt water, these are adjustable during surgery, and, if they leak, the saline is safely absorbed by the body. They are generally firmer than silicone.
- Gummy Bear (Cohesive) Implants: A type of silicone implant that holds its shape (“teardrop” or anatomical) even if the shell breaks, providing a natural shape and increased stability.
- Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation: A non-implant option using liposuction to move fat from another body area (e.g., thighs, stomach) to the breasts for a subtle, natural increase.
Breast Implant Types for Breast Enlargement
Breast implants for enlargement primarily include silicone gel and saline, with options for shape (round vs teardrop) and texture (smooth vs textured) to achieve desired results. Silicone implants offer a more natural feel, while saline implants are known for easy, visible rupture detection. “Gummy bear” (highly cohesive) implants are firmer and maintain shape best.
Main Types of Breast Implants
- Silicone Gel Implants: Pre-filled with silicone gel, these are favoured for mimicking the natural breast tissue feel and are approved for women aged 22+.
- Saline Implants: Filled with sterile saltwater, they are approved for women aged 18+. If they rupture, the saline is absorbed by the body, but they can sometimes feel less natural.
- Gummy Bear (Form-Stable) Implants: A type of silicone implant that uses a thicker gel, allowing it to hold a teardrop shape and maintain form even if the shell breaks.
- Structured Saline Implants: Contain an inner structure designed to improve the natural feel of saline
Breast Augmentation Cost in London
Breast augmentation at Real Plastic Surgery starts from £7,500, depending on the surgeon’s expertise, implant type, and procedure complexity. Most patients choose an all-inclusive treatment plan, which includes consultation, surgery, implants, anaesthesia, and post-operative care. As a result, you receive a clear and structured pricing plan without unexpected additional costs.
The final cost may increase if you require a more complex procedure, such as combining implants with a breast uplift. Factors such as implant selection, surgical complexity, surgeon expertise, and clinic facilities also influence the total price. Therefore, it is important to focus on quality, safety, and long-term results rather than choosing a procedure based on cost alone.
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Breast Enlargement Surgery Procedure
A breast augmentation procedure includes anaesthesia, small incisions, implant placement, positioning for symmetry, and careful closure of incisions to ensure minimal scarring, safety, and natural-looking results.
Step 1 – Anaesthesia
Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure. The choices include intravenous sedation and general anaesthesia. Your doctor will recommend the best choice for you.
Step 2 – The incision
Incisions are made in inconspicuous areas to minimise visible scarring. You and your plastic surgeon will discuss which incision options are appropriate for your desired outcome. Incision options include along the areolar edge (peri-areolar incision), the fold under the breast (inframammary fold), and in the armpit (axillary incision). A belly-button approach is associated with a higher complication rate. Incisions vary based on the type of breast implant, degree of enlargement desired, your particular anatomy, and patient-surgeon preference.
Step 3 – Inserting and placing the breast implant
After the incision is made, a breast implant is inserted into a pocket.
- Under the pectoral muscle (a submuscular placement)
- Directly behind the breast tissue, over the pectoral muscle (a submammary/subglandular placement)
The method for inserting and positioning breast implants depends on the type of implant, the degree of enlargement desired, your body type, and your surgeon’s recommendations.
Step 4 – Closing the incisions
Incisions are closed with layered sutures in the breast tissue and with sutures, skin adhesive, or surgical tape to close the skin. Over time, the incision lines will fade. The quality of scar depends on many things, including your genetics, exposure of your body to nicotine, and infection.
Step 5 – See the results
The results of breast augmentation are immediately visible, with improved size and shape, while final outcomes appear after swelling fully subsides.
Breast Augmentation Recovery Timeline
Breast augmentation recovery typically takes 6–8 weeks for full healing, with most patients returning to desk jobs within 5–7 days. Initial discomfort, swelling, and tightness are common in the first week, requiring rest and lifting restrictions. Implants settle and soften over 3–6 months, with final results usually visible within one year.
Breast Augmentation Aftercare and Support
Your recovery is supported by Naveen Cavale and a dedicated nursing team, ensuring safe healing and consistent results.
- 24/7 nursing support available
- Scheduled follow-up appointments
- Detailed recovery guidance
- Personalised aftercare plans
Who Is Suitable for Breast Enlargement Surgery?
Suitable candidates for breast enlargement surgery are physically healthy, non-pregnant/non-breastfeeding adults with fully developed breasts and realistic expectations. The procedure is ideal for increasing breast size, restoring volume lost after pregnancy or weight loss, correcting asymmetry, or enhancing shape.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Physical Health: Candidates must be in good general health, which often includes being at a stable weight and being a non-smoker.
- Mental Maturity: Candidates should have realistic, positive expectations for the outcome of the surgery.
- Breast Development: Breasts must be fully developed (typically aged 18+ for saline, 22+ for silicone implants).
- Personal Goals: Individuals seeking to increase size, improve symmetry, or correct sagging (often in combination with a lift).
- Lifestyle: Candidates must be able to follow pre- and post-operative instructions, including quitting smoking.
Breast Augmentation Risks & Safety
Breast augmentation is generally safe, but it carries risks patients must understand before surgery. Common complications include capsular contracture, implant rupture or deflation, infection, haematoma, and sensory changes. Some patients may also experience aesthetic concerns such as asymmetry, rippling, or implant displacement, which may require correction or revision procedures later.
Long-term considerations are important when planning breast enlargement surgery. Implants are not lifetime devices and may need replacement over time. Rare conditions such as BIA-ALCL and BIA-SCC can occur, while some report breast implant illness symptoms. Regular check-ups, proper aftercare, and informed consultation help reduce risks and ensure safer outcomes.
Book Your Breast Augmentation Consultation in London
Take the next step toward enhancing your confidence and achieving your ideal body shape with expert breast augmentation in London. This procedure is designed to deliver natural-looking results while improving breast size, symmetry, and overall appearance. With advanced techniques and personalised planning, you can achieve outcomes that align with your expectations and lifestyle.
At Real Plastic Surgery, our experienced surgeon, Mr Naveen Cavale, provides tailored consultations, ensuring every detail of your treatment is carefully planned. From your first visit to post-surgery care, you receive complete support and guidance. Book your consultation today and move forward with a trusted surgeon focused on safety, precision, and long-lasting results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is breast augmentation surgery in London?
Breast augmentation in London is a popular cosmetic procedure, commonly referred to as a “boob job,” designed to increase, reshape, or restore breast volume using implants (silicone or saline) or fat transfer.
How much does breast enlargement cost in London?
Breast enlargement (augmentation) in London typically costs between £4,000 and £9,000, with many reputable clinics starting around £5,000–£6,000 for standard implant procedures.
What is the best implant size for breast augmentation?
The best implant size depends on your body shape, chest width, and desired outcome. A surgeon helps you choose the most suitable size.
How long does breast augmentation last?
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