Breast Augmentation
I believe breast augmentation should be a highly personalised procedure. There is no single implant that is right for every patient, and my aim is to achieve a result that looks balanced, feels appropriate for your body and reflects your individual preferences.
During your consultation, I will carefully assess your chest width, breast shape, skin quality, existing breast tissue and any natural asymmetry. We will discuss the look you would like to achieve—from a subtle enhancement to greater fullness and projection—while considering what will suit your proportions safely.
I use a range of high-quality implant shapes, sizes, profiles and brands. I am not restricted to one manufacturer; instead, I select the implant according to your anatomy and the characteristics that best match your desired result. We will also discuss whether placement above or below the muscle, or a dual-plane approach, is most appropriate for you.
Implants are tools, not a one-size-fits-all solution. Thoughtful planning and careful implant selection are central to creating an elegant, natural and individual result.
I perform every stage of your surgery myself, from our first consultation through to your final follow-up, so the plan we agree together is the one that's carried out in theatre.
Consultation & sizing
We discuss your goals, examine your existing breast tissue and skin quality, and use sizers and imaging to help you visualise different implant sizes and profiles before we settle on a plan.
Implant selection
Together we choose implant size, shape and surface texture, and I advise on the incision and pocket placement that will give the most natural, durable result for your anatomy.
Surgery
The implant is placed through a small, carefully positioned incision, most often in the fold beneath the breast, and set either under or over the chest muscle depending on your tissue and the look we've agreed.
Closure
Incisions are closed with dissolvable sutures and dressed with supportive tape, and you're fitted with a soft surgical bra before you go home.
Who is it for?
Breast augmentation suits many different patients, but the right choice of implant and technique depends entirely on your own anatomy and goals. During your consultation, I will assess your breast and chest wall shape, skin quality and expectations to confirm it's the right procedure for you. You may be a good candidate if you:
Feel your breasts are smaller than you would like, or have always been underdeveloped
Have lost breast volume after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss
Want to correct mild asymmetry between your breasts
Have realistic expectations of what implants can and cannot achieve
Are in good general health and do not smoke, or are willing to stop well before and after surgery
Before & After
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Before-and-after photographs are shared only with each patient’s consent. Examples will be added here in due course — in the meantime, Dr Borges is happy to discuss expected results at your consultation.
The most common incision sits discreetly within the crease beneath the breast, though periareolar (around the areola edge) and, occasionally, underarm approaches can also be used depending on your anatomy and implant choice. Scars are typically a few centimetres long, fade from pink to pale over 12–18 months, and are easily hidden by clothing and most swimwear.
What to expect
Most patients are surprised by how manageable recovery from breast augmentation is, though your body still needs time to settle around the implants. You'll have 24-hour access to advice from my team throughout, with progress checked at each follow-up.
First 48 hours
Expect tightness, swelling and some discomfort as your chest muscles adjust; most patients manage this well with regular painkillers and are up and about the same day.
Week 1–2
Swelling and bruising settle gradually. You'll wear your supportive bra day and night, and most patients feel ready to return to desk-based work within this window.
Week 3–6
Driving and most normal daily activities resume once movement is comfortable; heavier lifting and upper-body exercise are still restricted.
From week 6–8
A gradual return to full exercise, including upper-body and high-impact activity, can begin as advised at your review, once the implants have settled into position.
Why choose this procedure
Advantages of Breast Augmentation
Predictable, lasting volume
Implants provide a reliable and long-lasting increase in breast size that doesn't rely on your own tissue being available.
Choice and control
Implant size, shape and profile can be tailored closely to the look you want, from a subtle enhancement to a fuller result.
Quick procedure, quick recovery
Surgery typically takes under two hours, and most patients are back to desk-based work within a fortnight.
Improved clothing and swimwear fit
Many patients find clothes and bras fit better and more evenly once volume and proportion are addressed.
Can be combined with a lift
Where breasts have also dropped, augmentation can be combined with a mastopexy in one operation for patients who need both.
Boost in confidence
Many women describe feeling more comfortable in their own body and clothing choices after surgery.
Risks
As with any surgical procedure, it's essential we discuss the risks together so you're fully informed. While most patients experience no significant complications, potential risks include:
Capsular contracture
Scar tissue around the implant can tighten over time, occasionally causing firmness, discomfort or distortion of shape, sometimes requiring further surgery.
Implant rupture or leakage
Implants are not designed to last a lifetime and may eventually need replacing; rupture is uncommon but can occur.
Change in nipple or breast sensation
Temporary or, rarely, permanent numbness or increased sensitivity can occur, and may affect breastfeeding in future.
Infection
Uncommon, but may occasionally require antibiotics or, rarely, removal of the implant.
Bleeding or haematoma
A collection of blood around the implant may occasionally require a return to theatre to drain.
Rippling or palpability
The edges of the implant may be visible or felt through the skin, particularly in patients with thinner tissue.
Asymmetry
Breasts are rarely perfectly identical before surgery, and some residual asymmetry can remain afterwards.
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure and is not routinely funded by the NHS or private medical insurance. Every plan is different, so an exact quote follows your consultation, and a price guide is available on request.
Book a ConsultationLocations
Consultations and surgery take place at accredited hospitals and clinics across Kent and London, with consultations available in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4UL
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Wells Health, Fordcombe Hospital
Fordcombe Road, Fordcombe, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0RD
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Tonbridge Road, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4QJ
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