Breast Enlargement & Augmentation
Mr Olivier Amar - Leading Plastic Surgeon in Chelsea, London
Breast enlargement surgery is typically sought out by women who desire to enhance the shape or size of their breasts
What is Breast Enlargement & Augmentation surgery?
Breast augmentation surgery, also known as breast implants or breast enhancement, is a surgical procedure to enlarge and change the shape of the breast, usually using silicone implants. Understanding that every woman has unique hoped for outcomes and goals, Mr Olivier Amar offers a selection of premium silicone breast implants from leading manufacturers including Motiva and Sebbin. These include teardrop shaped implants for a natural, understated appearance, and implants with a more rounded shape which can help if women have lost volume at the top of their breasts or simply prefer this look.
Breast implant options include:
- Teardrop shaped implants – ideal for patients seeking natural looking, subtle breast enhancement
- Round breast implants – preferred by women wanting to restore upper breast volume or achieve fuller, curvier results
Each breast augmentation consultation is tailored to match the patient’s individual anatomy, lifestyle and aesthetic preferences.
Your consultation
Whether meeting in person or remotely, your consultation with Mr Olivier Amar provides a comprehensive discussion of your hoped for goals and treatment options. To get the most out of your consultation, we recommend reviewing information about your area of interest beforehand.
During your consultation, Mr Olivier Amar will listen to your desired outcomes and goals, conduct a thorough assessment, present appropriate treatment options and explain procedures in detail. This will include a step-by-step surgical process, required preparation, recovery timeline, scar placement and management, anaesthesia options, and potential risks and complications.
A consultation ensures you receive comprehensive information about all options, and understand both benefits and limitations of proposed procedures. You will have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you wish before you decide the next steps together, including the option to take no action.
Advanced Breast Enhancement
Mr Olivier Amar specialises in breast enlargement treatments, carefully developing a tailored approach to suit the patient’s individual anatomy, lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. By combining advanced techniques, Mr Olivier Amar aims to sculpt the body for a more refined silhouette that enhances your natural body shape.
Risks associated with surgery
Every surgical procedure, while performed with the utmost care and expertise, carries inherent risks. Mr Olivier Amar ensures all patients are fully informed about potential complications before proceeding with any treatment.
General surgical risks include post-operative infection, bleeding and haematoma formation, scarring and wound healing complications, and anaesthesia related complications. During your consultation, Mr Olivier Amar will provide detailed information about procedure specific risks, explain preventive measures and safety protocols, answer all questions about potential complications and provide you with all the information needed to make an informed decision.
Preparing for Your Surgery
All surgical procedures are teamwork between the surgeon and the patient. Just as a runner trains for a marathon, preparation is key for optimal recovery.
From the time you book the procedure ensure you maintain regular, gentle exercise, follow a balanced, nutritious diet, ensure adequate sleep and rest, and manage stress levels effectively. Alcohol consumption should be reduced and smoking stopped or minimised. If a patient feels prepared for surgery, they will arrive for their procedure feeling positive which in turn will reduce any anxiety and encourage stress free recovery.
Prior to breast augmentation surgery, you will need to arrange a pre-operative breast imaging assessment - ultrasound or mammography, with a radiologist specialising in breast imaging. This is to check the integrity of the breasts. The day before surgery, our dedicated pre-assessment nursing team will reconfirm your admission time, review fasting requirements, address any last minute questions and provide final preparation instructions.
Type of anaesthesia
Breast augmentation is performed under total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA), a technique of anaesthesia which uses a combination of agents given exclusively via the intravenous route without the use of gas anaesthesia. This means you will sleep comfortably throughout the procedure and wake immediately afterwards with a significantly reduced likelihood of feeling groggy or nauseous. The anaesthesia will be explained to you by your Anaesthetist during the preoperative consultation.
Having surgery under total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) allows you to go home the same day to rest and recuperate. Alternatively, we are happy to arrange the procedure at a hospital with an overnight stay facility, organise a nurse to stay with you overnight, or assist with local accommodation arrangements. Mr Olivier Amar will discuss your anaesthesia options and aftercare support in detail during your consultation.
Recovery Guide
Breast augmentation is a straightforward and minimally invasive procedure. As a result, there is minimal downtime required. Immediately post-surgery you can expect to experience mild pain and discomfort which can be managed by a pain killer prescription, provided on the day of surgery by your anaesthetist, if required. Bruising typically resolves within 10-20 days.
You will wear a soft, compression bra for 3-6 weeks to help with skin retraction, reduce swelling and support the healing process. Depending on the type of daily activities, you should be able to resume daily activities within 2-10 days and return to gentle exercise after approximately 4 weeks.
Aftercare Information
At your first post-operative appointment with the nurse, scheduled 2-3 days after surgery, incision sites will be reviewed and dressings changed. You will return for an appointment with the nurse at 14 days, at this point your incision sites will be reviewed again, stitches removed and initial healing will be assessed. At six weeks after surgery, Mr Olivier Amar will evaluate your overall healing and give you next steps to follow.
It is your responsibility to attend all scheduled appointments. Failing to attend appointments or follow post-operative instructions may impact your results and final outcome. Regular monitoring ensures optimal healing progression and early detection of complications. Mr Olivier Amar will discuss the post-operative schedule in detail during your consultation.
Scar Placement and Management
Breast augmentation scars are typically around 4-5 inches and placed discreetly in the fold that occurs naturally under the breast. Scar healing time varies, but most scars are red at first, change to purple, then fade to become paler over 12 months. As a leading London based cosmetic surgeon, Mr Olivier Amar specialises in advanced scar management and prevention techniques. Leading up to your surgery or as part of your post-surgical care, a scar management protocol may be initiated using steroid injections and silicone dressings. A treatment course of Aerolase Neo laser is recommended post-surgery.
The Aerolase Neo laser treatment offers significant benefits for scar improvement:
- Stimulates natural collagen production
- Reduces scar pigmentation
- Improves skin texture and appearance
- Softens scar tissue
- Promotes tissue remodelling
- Accelerates bruise healing
Maintaining your results
The initial results can be seen immediately after surgery, however, it can take a few weeks for swelling and bruising to fully subside. It takes a few months for the implants to settle and breasts to become softer. The result of breast augmentation surgery can be best appreciated after 2-3 months. A combination of wearing your compression garment, maintaining a steady weight and following post operative instructions is key to a good result.
Why consider Breast Enlargement & Augmentation surgery?
As an experienced plastic surgeon specialising in breast procedures, Mr Olivier Amar understands the profound impact breast appearance can have on a woman’s self esteem and body confidence. Each breast augmentation consultation is tailored to match the patient’s individual anatomy, lifestyle and aesthetic preferences.
Women consider breast augmentation with implants surgery for various reasons:
- Naturally small breast size requiring enhancement
- Breast asymmetry correction
- Breast volume restoration after pregnancy, breastfeeding, hormonal issues or weight loss
- Age related breast volume loss and sagging
- Personal desire for enhanced feminine curves and body proportions
What happens during Breast Enlargement & Augmentation surgery?
During breast augmentation surgery, Mr Olivier Amar will make an incision in one of several discreet locations. The most common incision sites include:
- Inframammary fold (under the breast)
- Periareolar (along the areolar edge)
- Axillary (under the armpit)
The inframammary fold is the most common and safest. This fold occurs naturally and can be found where the wire in an underwire bra would be. Following the incision, a pocket is created either in front of, behind (submuscular) or partially behind the chest muscle. Placing the breast implants in front of the muscle, behind the breast (subglandular), is the most straightforward of the three options and is highly effective at correcting slightly drooping breasts.
Inserting breast implants behind the muscle (submuscular) is the ideal option for slender patients and those with very little breast tissue. This decreases the possibility of seeing or feeling the implant in place. The breast implants are then carefully positioned within this pocket. Once the implants are placed, the incision is closed with sutures, typically leaving a scar of 4 to 5 inches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Breast Enlargement & Augmentation surgery?
Breast augmentation surgery, also known as breast implants or breast enhancement, is a surgical procedure to enlarge and change the shape of the breast, usually using silicone implants. Understanding that every woman has unique hoped for outcomes and goals, Mr Olivier Amar offers a selection of premium silicone breast implants from leading manufacturers including Motiva and Sebbin. These include teardrop shaped implants for a natural, understated appearance, and implants with a more rounded shape which can help if women have lost volume at the top of their breasts or simply prefer this look.
How long does breast augmentation with implant surgery take?
The procedure may take between 60-90 minutes.
Am I suitable for breast augmentation surgery?
As an experienced plastic surgeon specialising in breast procedures, Mr Olivier Amar understands the profound impact breast appearance can have on a woman’s self esteem and body confidence. Each breast augmentation consultation is tailored to match the patient’s individual anatomy, lifestyle and aesthetic preferences.
Women consider breast augmentation with implants surgery for various reasons:
- Naturally small breast size requiring enhancement
- Breast asymmetry correction
- Breast volume restoration after pregnancy, breastfeeding, hormonal issues or weight loss
- Age related breast volume loss and sagging
- Personal desire for enhanced feminine curves and body proportions
How should I prepare for surgery?
From the time you book the procedure ensure you maintain regular, gentle exercise, follow a balanced, nutritious diet, ensure adequate sleep and rest, and manage stress levels effectively. Alcohol consumption should be reduced and smoking stopped or minimised. If a patient feels prepared for surgery, they will arrive for their procedure feeling positive which in turn will reduce any anxiety and encourage stress-free recovery.
Prior to breast augmentation surgery, you will need to arrange a pre-operative breast imaging assessment – ultrasound or mammography, with a radiologist specialising in breast imaging. This is to check the integrity of the breasts.
Where is the implant placed?
During breast augmentation surgery, Mr Olivier Amar will make an incision in one of several discreet locations. The inframammary fold is the most common and safest. This fold occurs naturally and can be found where the wire in an underwire bra would be.
Following the incision, a pocket is created either in front of, behind (submuscular) or partially behind the chest muscle. Placing the breast implants in front of the muscle, behind the breast (subglandular), is the most straightforward of the three options and is highly effective at correcting slightly drooping breasts.
What is capsular contracture?
A normal reaction to the presence of a foreign body in the organism is to isolate it from the foreign body with a hermetic membrane called a ‘periprosthetic capsule’. Normally this membrane is thin, supple and imperceptible but the reaction can increase and the capsule can thicken, become fibrous and contract exerting pressure on the implant, it is then known as a ‘contracture’.
Is breast augmentation surgery painful?
Breast augmentation is a straightforward and minimally invasive procedure. As a result, there is minimal downtime required. Immediately post-surgery you can expect to experience mild pain and discomfort which can be managed by a pain killer prescription, provided on the day of surgery by your anaesthetist, if required. Bruising typically resolves within 10-20 days.
When can I return to exercise after surgery?
Depending on the type of daily activities, you should be able to resume daily activities within 2-10 days and return to gentle exercise after approximately 4 weeks.
WHEN WILL I SEE THE RESULTS OF the SURGERY?
The initial results can be seen immediately after surgery, however, it can take a few weeks for swelling and bruising to fully subside. It takes a few months for the implants to settle and breasts to become softer. The result of breast augmentation surgery can be best appreciated after 2-3 months.
Will I have to wear a garment after Breast Augmentation surgery?
To support recovery during the healing period and your overall result you will need to wear a soft compression bra for between three and six weeks. A compression bra is easy to hide under clothes and helps with skin retraction and to reduce swelling as the surgical area is healing.
Can I get 3D visualisation?
Careful planning of your surgery is important. To help you better understand and visualise the effect of different sizes and shapes of implants or fat grafts, Mr Olivier Amar offers Crisalix 3D Surgery Simulator software as part of your pre-surgery consultation. This system first scans your body, then an on-screen image shows how you might look after the procedure. This process, combined with Mr Olivier Amar’s expert advice, will help you make decisions with confidence.
Are silicone implants safe?
Silicone implants have been extensively tested, both in the UK and around the world and have been shown to be safe. Studies have shown that our bodies are exposed to far greater levels of silicone in everyday life than occurs when you have breast implant.
Meet Olivier Amar – Leading Plastic Surgeon in Chelsea, London
Mr Olivier Amar is a renowned London-based consultant plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon specialising in face, breast and body surgery, advanced non-surgical facial rejuvenation, hair loss treatments and regenerative medicine. With over 15 years of experience, Mr Olivier Amar has earned a reputation among both patients and peers alike for transforming cosmetic surgery into an art form.
“Cosmetic surgery is a demanding profession and patient expectations are high. But I am a doctor first and a surgeon second. My only concern is the patient in front of me, fulfilling their needs and managing their expectations. My work is intense; it means everything to me and is my lifelong passion.”
Mr Amar’s commitment to precision and refinement extends through every aspect of patient care, from initial consultation to post-operative support. All treatments take place at his private practice in Chelsea, London. Working alongside Mr Amar is a highly skilled team of dedicated nurses, experienced anaesthetists from leading NHS and private hospitals, and specialised management staff. This collaborative approach ensures comprehensive, world-class care for all patients.
Before & After – what our breast enlargement & augmentation patients say
“My breast augmentation journey with Mr. Olivier Amar has been nothing short of outstanding. I undertook a considerable amount of research when selecting a surgeon for the procedure and that has well and truly paid off as I feel that my results are simply amazing.
During every consultation Mr. Amar has put me at ease and has been so kind and reassuring. He is an incredibly skilled surgeon who has delivered a result which has more than exceeded my expectations.”
Can any other procedure be done at the same time?
Fat transfer to breast with implants
Mr Olivier Amar’s extensive experience and expertise in using fat transfer have led him to be among one of the few masters to perform a dual breast enlargement technique.
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Fat transfer to breast
For women who dislike the thought of silicone implants, Mr Olivier Amar offers the alternative of natural breast enlargement with fat transfer.
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Breast lift (Mastopexy)
Some women may require breast lift surgery (Mastopexy) at the same time as augmentation to address emptiness and sagging.
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Nipple and areola reduction
For patients who feel that their nipples are too long or their areolas too large, Mr Olivier Amar offers nipple and areola reduction at the same time as augmentation.
