Breast Implants

The Hospital Group only use Allergan implants.  We offer 2 ranges of these:

Allergan Standard "CUI" implants

• These are a popular choice for both breast augmentation and breast uplift patients and are highly recommended by cosmetic surgeons

• While not compromising on quality, CUI implants offer a more cost effective solution

• Silicone elastomer shell and silicone cohesive gel components

• Microcell textured surface to reduce the risk of capsular contracture

• DRIE barrier shell technology to reduce silicone diffusion into surrounding tissue

• Latex free

• Available in standard "round" profile only

• Choice of diameters, projections and sizes

Allergan "Natrelle™" Implants

• Top of the range breast implants, offering distinct advantages for even the most demanding customer

• Range of over 500 implant choices

• 4 projections, 4 gel types, smooth or textured surface

• Available in natural "anatomical" (also known as tear drop shape) as well as traditional round shape

• Silicone cohesive gel

• "Try before you buy" Biodynamics® Breast Analysis System with computer aided simulation and specially designed vest, bra and a range of external 'simulated breast prosthesis' so you can see the effect of implants before you have your procedure

• Allergan lifetime guarantee

• More information on Natrelle™ Implants

   Frequently Asked Questions  

Q: What do breast implants look like?

A breast implant is soft and malleable.  It comes in a range of shapes and sizes.  The photo below illustrates a breast implant, but it's very useful to see one for yourself.  After all, it will be part of your body!  You will be shown a breast implant in your consultation. 

Q: Where do the implants go - "under" or "over" the muscle?

At your consultation and in discussion with you, your surgeon will choose the positioning of the implant, depending on  your physical characteristics. 

• "Submuscular" - implant placed partially or totally under the pectoralis major muscle

• "Subglandular" - implant placed on top of the muscle and over the glands

Q: What procedures use breast implants?

An implant is used to add volume to the breast.  Implants will always be used in a breast enlargement and if desired may also be used within a breast uplift. 

Q: Why is cohesive gel best?

Silicone gel is a viscous, cohesive gel material, which results in a breast implant that is soft to the touch, but can still maintain its general shape in the body.  The word "cohesive" literally means that the particles tend to stick together. This image shows just how cohesive the gel is if it were cut.  That's why some surgeons in the USA describe cohesive gel implants as "gummy bear" implants