Breast enlargement is the most common cosmetic surgical procedure performed in women in the UK. Women may seek breast enlargement because of:

-          Dissatisfaction with the size and shape

-          Congenital absence or deformity of one or more breasts

-           A wish to regain breast shape or size, for example after having children

-          Correction to uneven breasts

Breast implants can bring psychological benefits for women, restore lost self-esteem and improve the quality of life.

However it is important not to expect perfection after surgery. Your surgeon must take into account your existing breasts, the position of your nipples, your age, skin texture, healing properties and general health. It’s also important to remember any operation carries a …

Government orders private cosmetic surgery clinics to produce data within the next 48 hours as part of urgent investigation into PIP breast implants. 
It has been announced today that the Government has ordered private clinics to produce data as part of an urgent investigation into PIP breast implants.

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has said that he hopes to publish the results by the end of the week. He confirmed that there is still no evidence of a link to cancer or to support the removal of the implants, but this is the first time that the Government has admitted that there has been a problem …