Breast enlargement and implants Leeds

Spire Leeds Hospital is a long-established private hospital and provides an extensive range of surgical and medical services for our patients across Yorkshire. The hospital is home to one of the UK's largest cosmetic surgery centres and we work with 11 consultant cosmetic surgeons who all have busy NHS practices and large private practices at Spire Leeds Hospital.

Our patients are also supported by one of the UK's largest teams of specialist cosmetic surgery nurses. You’ll have expert advice before your surgery, with plenty of time to make the decision that’s right for you. There’s fast and easy access to consultations, with flexible appointments to fit around your lifestyle.

At Spire Leeds Hospital, we offer a range of breast implant sizes and shapes. Your consultant will help you choose the best options for you.

We typically offer silicone gel implants (soft or firm). These provide a a more natural feel that’s less likely to wrinkle than saline implants, with Polyurethane-coated implants less likely to rotate.

Shapes available:

• Teardrop shape – you can choose the height and width separately, so there’s more flexibility with the shape
• Round shape – a greater volume at the top
• Projection – choose how much the implant sticks out to give a subtle or a more obvious look

We offer Mentor branded implants.

Getting here

Spire Leeds Hospital is situated just off Leeds' main A6120 ring road, approximately three miles from Leeds city centre. The hospital is accessible via public transport (bus) or we're 15 minutes by car from the city centre and the mainline railway station.

There’s free on-site parking for you and your visitors.

Your consultations

Once you’ve made an enquiry, we can quickly arrange for you to meet one of our team of experienced cosmetic surgeons. You’ll usually be offered an appointment within a few days. We offer patients the choice of coming to a free mini appointment as well as our standard full private consultation appointments.

During your consultations you’ll have the chance to talk about the type of breast augmentation surgery you’d like, as well as the range of implants we can provide. Your consultant will ask you about your medical history and may carry out a pre-operative assessment.

During your consultations, you’ll be able to discuss:

• Other alternatives to breast surgery that might be a better option, such as breast uplift
• What’s involved when you have surgery
• Which surgical technique your consultant will use
• The kind of anaesthetic you’ll have
• Possible risks or complications
• Any tests that need to be carried out before your procedure

Your consultant will be able to answer any questions you may have about your surgery and its results, but there’s no pressure to make a decision. Even if you feel certain about what you want to do next, you’ll have plenty of time to change your mind after your appointment during the cooling-off period.

Your surgeon will be able to explain how long you’re likely to stay in hospital and what you need to bring with you. Prior to your surgery date, we will invite you to a pre-admission appointment where you’ll be able to ask any further questions and also have some tests done prior to your provisional surgery date.

In some cases, you may be ready to go home on the same day as your procedure. If you need to stay overnight, you’ll have your own private en-suite room with all the comforts you’d expect at home, including:

• TV
• Window
• Armchair
• WiFi
• Wardrobe

If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in your room while you have your operation.

On the day of your surgery, there’ll be a chance to meet your anaesthetist and our specialist cosmetic surgery nurse support team. Before the procedure, you’ll have a general anaesthetic so you'll be asleep.

During the operation, which usually takes between one and two hours, your surgeon will make incisions in your breasts and insert your new implants.

After surgery, you’ll probably feel some pain or discomfort – our nursing team will give you painkillers to help you with this.

Although everybody’s different and you should always follow your consultant’s advice, here’s a typical recovery timeline for breast enlargement surgery: