Question : Dear Aurora Clinics, I suffer from large areolas which are also unusually puffy. Two and a half months ago I had a Benelli mastopexy along with breast enlargement surgery for tuberous breasts on the NHS. I thought that this would also help make my areolas less puffy. My tuberous breast procedure went very [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Breast Surgery’
Breast Implants: What is the Difference between the CE Mark & FDA Approval?
Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
A frequently asked question at Aurora Clinics recently has been: “Are Nagor breast implants as good as Allergan because Allergan have FDA Approval whilst Nagor have a CE Mark instead?” With increasing numbers of ladies currently opting for implant replacement (following the recent PIP Implants scare) this question is on the minds of many. However, [...]
What does the Breast Surgery term ‘Double Bubble’ mean?
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
Question : Dear Aurora Clinics, Could you please explain what is meant by the breast surgery term ‘double bubble’? I had my breast surgery done with the Transform Group. When I had my consultation I was told that everything was fine and that having breast implants placed under the muscle would mean that there would be [...]
What to Bring to your Breast Enlargement Sizing Consultation
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Here at Aurora Clinics, we frequently get asked by patients what they should wear or bring to their breast enlargement sizing consultation, so we thought we would compile this quick checklist to help! Why Do I Need a Sizing Consultation? The Breast Enlargement Sizing consultation is a really important part of your decision to have [...]
Are Breast Implants Safe after having Breast Cancer?
Friday, September 9th, 2011
Guest Blog by By Lisa Moore of Plastic Surgery Guide Are Breast Implants Safe for Patients who have had Breast Cancer? In the aftermath of cancer treatments like mastectomies, many women opt to have reconstructive surgery. The most popular type of reconstructive surgery involves breast implants. Before opting for such a procedure, however, most patients [...]
My Experience of Breast Enlargement at Aurora Clinics
Monday, June 6th, 2011
Reading through the March newsletter, I noticed you were looking for people to report back on their experiences of surgery with Aurora. I met Mr Richards just before Christmas to discuss the possibility of breast enlargement surgery – something i’d been considering for years, but had been too scared to pursue. Mr Richards and his [...]
Question regarding Breast Reduction in Under 18 Year Olds
Friday, March 25th, 2011
Question : Hello, I am 12 years old and I would like to get a Breast Reduction. I am 5ft and size 32c. I don’t suffer from any health problems due to their size, so I understand that i don’t really need it: i only want it because I feel my breasts are too big [...]
Are most plastic surgery patients vain?
Friday, December 3rd, 2010It is a misconception that most patients considering plastic surgery are excessive or vain. Most plastic surgery patients have real problems and so have genuine concerns which they would like treated. Once this area is addressed they often experience improved self-confidence and feel better in themselves. Issues patients typically come to discuss with me include; Breast Asymmetry. Many [...]
When will I be able to get back to normal activities following breast enlargement surgery?
Friday, November 5th, 2010With modern anesthetics and surgical techniques, recovery is now much quicker following breast enlargement surgery. Generally, I do advise people in manual work to take a week off work and then they find they can return to normal activities. During the week after surgery most people do have some discomfort in their chest which they [...]
What type of surgery is available on the NHS?
Friday, November 5th, 2010
In the old days when I was a trainee plastic surgeon, procedures such as breast enlargement and surgery for inverted nipples and even tummy tucks and rhinoplasty (nose surgery) were permissible on the NHS. However, in the last few years the government have become much stricter on the treatments which are available on the NHS [...]