A common concern that many women have in regards to having breast surgery is whether it will impair their ability to breast feed. Both breast implants and breast lift cosmetic surgery do not impair the ability to breast feed as the milk ducts and areola are left intact.

Having breast surgery performed by an appropriately qualified and experienced cosmetic surgeon reduces the chances of post operative complications. Although both breast implant and breast lift surgery are relatively safe you will have to take into consideration that there will be a recovery period before the full benefits of your cosmetic surgery are realised. Most women are however able to return to work within a few days of having cosmetic breast surgery and after three to four weeks the breasts should not longer be sore. Surgical scars will also continue to fade for a couple of months and although should become minimal will not disappear completely. [More]

Breast enlargement is probably the most popular form of cosmetic surgery. Celebrities having breast augmentation surgery is a common topic of discussion in the media with more and more women reporting that they feel better about their bodies after having breast enlargement cosmetic surgery.

The loss of breast volume and shape is a natural part of the ageing process which can lower a woman’s confidence in her appearance and hence self esteem. Breast enlargement surgery can help significantly reverse the signs of ageing as the insertion of breast implants can give the breasts a fuller and more youthful appearance. Therefore alongside having naturally small breasts, ageing is the most common reason why women consider breast augmentation surgery. Other reasons for breast enlargement surgery include loss of breast volume after considerable weight loss and loss of breast tissue post mastectomy.

Erik Scholten, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Hurlingham Clinic & Spa.

Liposuction cosmetic surgery is not for everyone, it is ideally suited for women or men with localized fat deposits for example; saddlebag deformity on the thighs, fat deposits on the abdomen, ‘love handles’ etc. Liposuction is also the first choice for gynaecomastia (male breasts).