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Under the knife: breast augmentation

(Filed: 29/08/2005)

Cosmetic surgery for beginners. This week, Lesley

investigates the perenially popular 'boob job'

What is it?

A boob job, as it is better known, is an implant

beneath the breast tissue. Millions of women, unhappy

with the size, shape, age, or symmetry of their bosom,

have opted for one.

Sharon Osbourne is the latest star to admit to a

refill

The implant can be round or more naturally shaped -

the " teardrop " , I'm told, is a fashionable option -

and is inserted through a small incision, most

commonly under the breast, or in the armpit, or

areola.

Does it hurt?

Afterwards, breasts are often swollen (not just from

the implant), and can be sore for a few days. You need

a good three weeks to heal.

Why have it?

If you've always been displeased with your uppermost

vital statistic, or your embonpoint has been massacred

by pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the downsides?

Although the incision is small, no one can predict how

it will heal. Some are all but invisible, others are

very obvious. A bad boob job can look taut or

assymetrical. There have been reports of silicone

implants rupturing or slowly leaking, but modern

techniques mean this is less likely. The life

expectancy of the implant is around 10 years.

How much?

Around £4,500.

Who has had it done?

Who hasn't? It's the most popular invasive cosmetic

procedure. You can see refilled breasts on everything

from Baywatch to EastEnders. Sharon Osbourne is the

latest to admit to it.

Where can I get it?

Adam Searle (020 7637 8008), president of the British

Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, has a good

reputation for cleavage enhancement.

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> http://health.telegraph.co.uk/health/main.jhtml?xml=/health/2005/08/29/

hunderk29.xml

>

> Under the knife: breast augmentation

> (Filed: 29/08/2005)

>

>

> Cosmetic surgery for beginners. This week, Lesley

> investigates the perenially popular 'boob job'

>

> What is it?

>

> A boob job, as it is better known, is an implant

> beneath the breast tissue. Millions of women, unhappy

> with the size, shape, age, or symmetry of their bosom,

> have opted for one.

>

>

> Sharon Osbourne is the latest star to admit to a

> refill

> The implant can be round or more naturally shaped -

> the " teardrop " , I'm told, is a fashionable option -

> and is inserted through a small incision, most

> commonly under the breast, or in the armpit, or

> areola.

>

> Does it hurt?

>

> Afterwards, breasts are often swollen (not just from

> the implant), and can be sore for a few days. You need

> a good three weeks to heal.

>

> Why have it?

>

> If you've always been displeased with your uppermost

> vital statistic, or your embonpoint has been massacred

> by pregnancy and breastfeeding.

>

> What are the downsides?

>

> Although the incision is small, no one can predict how

> it will heal. Some are all but invisible, others are

> very obvious. A bad boob job can look taut or

> assymetrical. There have been reports of silicone

> implants rupturing or slowly leaking, but modern

> techniques mean this is less likely. The life

> expectancy of the implant is around 10 years.

>

> How much?

>

> Around £4,500.

>

> Who has had it done?

>

> Who hasn't? It's the most popular invasive cosmetic

> procedure. You can see refilled breasts on everything

> from Baywatch to EastEnders. Sharon Osbourne is the

> latest to admit to it.

>

> Where can I get it?

>

> Adam Searle (020 7637 8008), president of the British

> Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, has a good

> reputation for cleavage enhancement.