Breast Implants

Breast Implants come in a variety of shapes, sizes and manufacturers. At first the number may seem daunting and because of this Mr Price will advise you which implant he feels is most appropriate for you. This will be based upon what look you want to achieve and the shape of your breasts before the procedure.

Despite the impressive array of sizes (or volumes, technically), there are essentially only two shapes of implant – so-called ‘round’ and ‘anatomical’ (or teardrop-shaped).

Round implants are named because they are round on front view and dome-shaped on side-view – a bit like an orange cut in half. The flat surface rests against the chest wall, and the dome adds projection and size throughout the area of the breast including the upper half of the breast. They are commonly used where the patient has enough tissue to cover the implant well, especially above the nipple.

Anatomical implants are (generally) oval shaped on front view and teardrop shaped on side view. They try to mimic the natural shape of the breast and so are thinner above, with more volume in the lower part of the breast. They must, therefore, be inserted the right way up; the volume in these implants is aimed to ‘add’ to the lower part of the breast, rather than the upper. Despite this apparently obvious advantage, anatomical implants are not necessarily the right choice for you and Mr Price will discuss this with you at the pre-operative consultation. Unlike round implants, rotation of anatomical implants is a problem in a small percentage of ladies.

Breast implants have a recommended life span of approximately 10-15 years and you should expect, at that time, to either remove them or replace them.

Breast Implants surgery prices

To make an appointment to discuss Breast Implants surgery in Cambridge, please contact Mr Price’s secretary.