Treatments — Breast
Reduction Mammaplasty
Breast Reduction by Mr. BanwellLiposuction is a form of breast reduction which can be indicated in young women and teenagers who only require approximately one cup size reduction in breast volume, and have a moderate amount of fat within their breast.
Surgical Indications
The main reasons for breast reduction are:
The process relies on the fact that skin following liposuction and a reduction in breast volume will naturally retract to a more suitable size and the nipple position may also rise to a more appropriate level. Only selected patients though are suitable for this procedure.
“This operation can be life changing”
SURGERY TIME
3 hours
HOSPITAL STAY
1-2 nights
ANAESTHETIC ASSESSMENT
Possibly
PRE ADMISSION TESTS
Yes
SLEEPING POSITION
Sleeping on back recommended for 2 weeks.
REASONABLY MOBILE
2 day
WASHING
Shower after 1 day. Bath only after 2 weeks.
DRIVING
2-3 weeks
SPORT & EXERCISE
6-8 weeks
SEXUAL ACTIVITY
Restricted after 4 weeks
FULL RECOVERY
6-8 weeks
TIME OFF WORK
2-3 weeks
BRAS & GARMENTS
Sports bra worn for 4 weeks
Please contact Mr Banwell’s office on 01342 330302 or email help@paulebanwell.com for further information.
From £9400
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The decision for cosmetic surgery should not be taken lightly. This is why Mr Banwell believes that the consultation process with him and our Concierge is so important. Regardless we are here to hold your hand throughout your journey and answer any questions you may have. That leap of faith may be anxiety-provoking but please know that we will always be here to catch you!
Surgeons like Mr Banwell recommend having a general anaesthetic undertaken by a specialist anaesthetist. The operation for reducing the breast is usually performed with the assumption of an overnight stay.
We generally like to see you at least twice prior to your surgery, although Mr Banwell welcomes and encourages you to visit as many times as you require, to give you support, offer tips, and allay any concerns you may have about your surgery, and at the same time, confirm the size, look, expected outcome and requirements you are trying to achieve. It is vital that you are fully informed of what the procedure involves and discuss the potential risks and alternatives.
After the operation there are no stitches to remove as they are all internal. The aftercare will consist of having a hospital nurse or administrative staff member contact you after the operation to ensure that you have no problems or complications during your convalescence. You are generally in hospital 1-2 nights. There will be post-op visits at one week, then at two & six weeks and at 6 months. A crop-top/ athletic bra is to be worn day and night for six weeks. We recommend no driving for two weeks post-operatively and no rigorous exercise for six weeks. At your first post-op visit we will discuss the best way to achieve the optimum scar result.
Mr Paul Banwell will discuss with you how much breast tissue you would like removed and what cup size ideally you would like to be after the operation. Of course there can be no exact guarantee as to what cup size the breasts will be after the operation and he will make it as close to this size as possible.
There are both general and specific risks and Mr Banwell will talk to you in detail regarding these. General risks include bruising and swelling, bleeding, wound infection, problems with general anaesthetics and it is not scarless, with abnormal scarring and keloid scarring, and blood clots in the legs and lungs. The specific risks of breast reduction for a woman include loss of sensation to the breast skin or nipple, bottoming out of the breast, interference with breast-feeding, continued neck, back and shoulder pain, fat necrosis or skin loss, wound breakdown and haematoma, asymmetry, nipples size difference, asymmetry in nipple heights and delayed wound healing.
Mr. Banwell’s team at the Pantheons Clinic would be delighted to help at any time so please feel free to call HQ on 01342 330302 or email help@paulebanwell.com.
Tummy Tuck
An abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is a very common cosmetic surgical procedure and forms one of the cornerstones of so-called ‘mummy makeovers’ (mommy makeover) which is one of Mr Banwell’s specialty operations.
Liposuction
Liposuction is a procedure designed to reduce localised deposits of body fat, where diet and exercise are not addressing the problem. This procedure is an affordable alternative and forms one of the cornerstones of “body contouring surgery” performed in his clinics.
Eyelid Surgery
Upper Blepharoplasty is one of the commonest procedures that Mr Banwell performs and it is associated with high patient satisfaction, rapid recovery and excellent results.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are injectable materials made from a very wide range of materials (usually synthetically-produced hyaluronic acid [HA], and there are different types and brands to compare, like Teosyal, Canberra or Restylane which are best used to smooth out the natural appearance of facial lines, including the nasolabial folds (cheek creases), marionette lines (coming down from the mouth), the eyes, the augmentation of the lips, nose, frown lines, forehead furrows, crow’s feet, lip (smoker) lines, and dimples in the skin, by ‘filling’. Dermal fillers may be used alongside other techniques like a jowl facelift or wrinkle treatments or botox injections.
Explore selection of related therapies, which have been carefully chosen to enhance and complement your outcomes.
Before the procedure, would you like to see the new you? With the help of the most popular 3D plastic surgery program in the world, you can now virtually “try on” several breast implants from the comfort of your own home. Don’t forget to save your pictures so you can show them to our surgeon when you visit.
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Dr Paul founded the award-winning Banwell Clinic 10 years ago and this has become synonymous with innovation and premium care. To commemorate a decade of excellence and expansion of the team we have rebranded the Practice to PANTHEONS Clinic – literally ‘a collection of top experts’ – reflecting our commitment to high quality patient care, patient safety and the drive to make cutting edge technologies available to our ever-growing number of patients.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that these notes have been made for purely information purposes and make no recommendations for surgery.
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