02. Cosmetic & Reconstructive
Breast Surgery
Breast surgery spans very different circumstances: a personal aesthetic goal, physical symptoms such as neck and shoulder discomfort, and reconstruction following cancer treatment. These are not the same conversation, and we do not treat them as though they were. Reconstructive care is discussed on its own clinical terms, without cosmetic framing.
Before a consultation
It helps to have thought about the following. None of it is required, and none of it needs to be sent to us in advance.
- 01Whether your reason for enquiring is aesthetic, symptomatic, reconstructive, or a combination.
- 02Your medical history, including any breast imaging, biopsy or oncological treatment.
- 03Plans relating to pregnancy and breastfeeding, where relevant.
- 04That some breast operations may require revision or further surgery over a lifetime.
What the appointment covers
- Whether an operation is clinically appropriate for you at this time
- How reconstructive options relate to your wider treatment plan and other clinicians involved
- Effects on breast imaging, sensation and future monitoring
- Risks, the possibility of further surgery, and reasonable expectations
Risks and limitations
Breast procedures carry risks including bleeding, infection, scarring, changes in sensation, asymmetry, healing complications, and the need for additional operations. Where implants are involved, there are specific long-term considerations that must be discussed individually before any decision is made.
Next step
The only way to know whether an operation is appropriate for you is an individual assessment. An enquiry does not commit you to anything and does not establish a clinician-patient relationship.
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