Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that increases breast volume and refines contour. It is most commonly performed using breast implants, which can be positioned above the muscle, directly behind the breast tissue, or in a dual plane, where the implant sits partially beneath the pectoral muscle for a softer transition at the upper pole. In selected cases, augmentation is performed using fat grafting alone, or combined with fat transfer to refine shape and add definition where it is needed most.
Every consultation begins with a detailed assessment rather than a quick conversation about cup size. Mr Sadideen takes precise measurements of your chest width and breast base, examines the thickness and elasticity of your skin and soft tissue, and reviews your existing breast volume, symmetry, lifestyle and long-term goals. These findings inform the selection of implant type, size, shape and position, so your result is proportionate to your frame and built to last.
Suitability for breast augmentation is assessed through a thorough medical history and physical examination. Good candidates are generally in good physical and psychological health, understand the risks and limitations of surgery, are seeking improvement rather than perfection, and are willing to follow post-operative guidance closely. Mr Sadideen places strong emphasis on ensuring that surgery is appropriate for you, and aligned with your expectations, before any decision to proceed is made.
There are several implant options available, each with specific benefits, and the right choice depends entirely on your anatomy and goals rather than a fixed formula.
To help you visualise your result before committing to a decision, Mr Sadideen uses implant sizers with sports bras during consultation, giving you a practical sense of how you will look when dressed. This is combined with state-of-the-art 3D and 4D imaging using Crisalix, which allows you to see a realistic simulation of your undressed silhouette. Together, these tools allow you to make an informed, confident choice about volume and shape, rather than relying on guesswork or before-and-after photographs of other patients alone.
Throughout this process, Mr Sadideen talks you through implant profile, projection and placement, explaining how each factor affects your final silhouette. This collaborative approach ensures the decision feels considered and personal, reflecting your body and expectations rather than a generic outcome.
Breast augmentation increases volume, but it does not correct significant sagging.
If your breasts are drooping due to pregnancy or breastfeeding, weight changes, or ageing, a breast uplift (mastopexy) may be recommended, either at the same time as augmentation or as a staged, separate procedure.
A mastopexy reshapes the breast by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple-areolar complex. It is similar in principle to a breast reduction, but without reducing volume. In some cases, a small amount of tissue is removed to improve shape.
Mr Hazim Sadideen is a board-certified and FRCS-qualified consultant plastic surgeon specialising in aesthetic, reconstructive and regenerative plastic surgery. His approach is grounded in clinical evidence, meticulous surgical technique and personalised planning.
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Recovery varies between individuals, but most patients follow a similar pattern. Early mobilisation, including walking, is encouraged immediately after surgery, and most patients take around one week off work. Swelling, bruising and mild discomfort are common in the initial period, and strenuous activity should be avoided for four to six weeks while the tissues settle. Mr Sadideen provides detailed post-operative instructions, including garment use and activity guidance, to support safe and comfortable healing throughout.
Incisions are typically placed within the breast crease, known as the inframammary fold. Depending on your anatomy and whether an uplift is required alongside augmentation, scars may be limited to around the areola in select cases, or involve a vertical or inverted-T pattern where a lift is performed. Mr Sadideen employs advanced techniques to minimise scarring and provides a strict scar care protocol once wounds have healed. While scars are an inevitable part of surgery, they typically fade over time and can be easily concealed by clothing.
Breast implants are not lifetime devices, though many last well beyond the commonly quoted average lifespan of around ten years. Longevity can be influenced by hormonal changes, pregnancy, weight fluctuation and natural ageing. Regular follow-up appointments help ensure long-term breast health and allow any issues to be identified and addressed early.
All surgery carries risk, and breast augmentation is no exception. General surgical and anaesthetic risks apply, alongside specific implant-related risks, which include:
These risks are generally low, and are discussed in detail during consultation, along with the strategies used to minimise them. Depending on your goals, breast augmentation may also be combined with a breast uplift, fat grafting to the breasts, liposuction, or scar revision. This is assessed on an individual basis and discussed fully during consultation.
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