The operation is carried out under a General Anaesthetic (you are asleep) and takes around an hour. An incision is made just above your breast crease through which the pocket to fit your implant is made, either under the breast tissue on-top of the muscle (Subglandular) or under the muscle (Submuscular/Dual Plane). The merits and what is advisable to each patient will be discussed at length in clinic with you by Mr Davis. Implants are inserted using a Keller funnel (one of many measures employed by Mr Davis to minimise possible contamination of the implant). It is normal that you will be able to go home the same day.

You will be required to wear a non-underwired post-surgical support bra (Mr Davis advocates LipoElastic® garments ) for a period of at least six weeks. If you have your implant inserted underneath your muscle then you will also be required to wear a breast band over the top so as to encourage the implants to drop down – they will initially sit high when placed under the muscle. We also advocate Macom.

You will be encouraged to shower one day after surgery, however you are to dab your breasts dry, let them dry naturally or to use your hairdryer on a cool setting to blow them dry – you are NOT to rub your breasts for one month after surgery.

After two weeks you will be asked to apply moisturiser over your scar on a daily basis for a period of three months.

You will come for a wound check one week after your surgery and return to see Mr Davis in clinic six weeks, and three months routinely after surgery – or earlier if required. Further follow-ups will be arranged as necessary.

Each treatment is designed to ensure the highest standards of care, delivered by Marcus’ extensive expertise in skin surgery. MD Aesthetics is committed to your health, providing the prompt, friendly, local service you deserve.