Breast implant guide

Guide to breast implants

BMI Healthcare is the UK’s largest private hospital group and is also one of the leading providers of cosmetic surgery. BMI Healthcare only work with experienced consultant surgeons, covering a wide range of specialist cosmetic treatments including breast enlargement, reduction and uplift, nose reshaping, face lift, brow lift, ear correction, thread vein treatment and tummy tuck.

From your initial enquiry, through to your first consultation with your consultant, all the way to the follow-up appointment after your procedure your safety and wellbeing are our primary concerns. BMI hospitals have built an enviable reputation for providing excellent medical and surgical facilities and a high standard of nursing care, within friendly and comfortable surroundings. With over 70 BMI hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide, there is bound to be one near you.

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This section contains information on breast implants surgery (often known as a "boob job"). Topics covered include what to consider in considering breast implant surgery, the different types of breast implant that are available, and Government advice on breast implant surgery.

Breast implants surgery is the UK's most common cosmetic surgery procedure and many women choose to have breast implants because they are unhappy about the way their breasts look and this may affect their self confidence.

Breast enlargements involve surgically inserting breast implants behind the natural breast tissues to increase the size of the breasts and breast augmentation is performed to create better symmetry and make the breasts larger, firmer and fuller. 

Guide index

Introduction	Different types of breast implant
Why have breast implants	Breast implant placement and incisions
What to consider	Government advice
What do breast implants cost?	Side effects and potential risks
History and development	Non-surgical approaches