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Breast Augmentation

Breast enlargement (or augmentation) is the most common cosmetic procedure in the UK. Surgery involves surgically inserting an implant to change the size and shape of the breast. Breast augmentation is a similar procedure but is usually conducted to create better symmetry.

Candidates are women who have naturally small breasts or are dissatisfied with the changed shape and size of their breasts after pregnancy, breast feeding or weight loss.

The breast implants are composed of a silicone rubber shell filled with either silicone gel or a salt-water solution known as saline. They come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes so it is crucial to take time to decide on the right implant for you. They can be inserted either between the skin and chest muscle or beneath the chest muscle depending on the patient's frame.

There are other breast augmentation options such as Macrolane, which is a hyaluronic acid filler that boosts the size of your breasts without surgery. It has also been claimed that fat transfer could be a successful alternative.

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Mr Phillip Turton

Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital

Mr Philip Turton is one of the country’s leading Consultant breast oncoplastic and aesthetic breast surgeon.He is based in Leeds but receives referrals for cosmetic breast surgery work from all over the United Kingdom

Mr Turton’s private practice is dedicated to cosmetic breast surgery and any breast-related problems. He provides a truly comprehensive cosmetic breast surgery service including:

  • Breast augmentation
  • Biodimensional planning and computer assisted imaging software for breast augmentation and implant choice
  • Exchange of older implants for modern generation implants
  • Redo breast augmentation
  • Breast uplift
  • Breast reduction
  • Breast mastopexy and Benelli uplifts for breast droop
  • Revisional breast surgery
  • Surgery to correct tuberous breast abnormality
  • Correction for breast asymmetry and hypoplasia
  • Breast mammaplasty and breast reshaping
  • Correction of nipple inversion
  • Gynaecomastia and liposuction of fatty breast tissue Male breast surgery including open excision of (sometimes referred to as ‘man boobs’)


A full description of the services provided is available, together with before & after photos, from Mr Turton’s website: www.cosmeticbreastsurgeon.co.uk
All bookings/enquiries can be made directly to my secretary:Lisa Harris

Office: 0113 388 2193
Mobile: 07904 315576
Email: Lisa.Harris@NuffieldHealth.com

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