Breast Surgery
- Rikki Mistry

- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
If changes in breast size, shape or comfort are affecting your wellbeing, confidence or daily life, you may be considering breast surgery. Whether you want to enhance volume, reduce discomfort from overly large breasts or restore a lifted, youthful shape, modern breast procedures offer safe, effective and natural-looking results tailored to your goals.
Mr Rikki Mistry, a highly regarded Consultant Plastic Surgeon and provides expert guidance and advanced surgical techniques to help you feel comfortable, confident and supported throughout your treatment journey.

Understanding Breast Surgery
Breast surgery can address a wide range of cosmetic and functional concerns. The most commonly performed procedures include:
Breast Augmentation
A procedure that uses implants or fat transfer to increase breast size, improve symmetry or restore volume lost after pregnancy, weight change or ageing.
Breast Reduction
A surgery designed to reduce breast size by removing excess tissue, fat and skin, helping patients who experience back or neck pain, posture problems or physical limitations due to heavy breasts.
Breast surgery is highly personalised. Each procedure can be performed alone or combined depending on your goals, anatomy and desired outcome.
Tailored Care for Every Patient
During your consultation, Mr Mistry will:
Discuss your concerns, goals and expectations
Review your medical history and breast health
Assess your breast shape, size, skin quality and overall anatomy
Explain which procedures (or combinations) are most suitable for your objectives
Guide you through implant types, incision options and lift techniques
Show before-and-after examples to help you visualise potential results
Answer your questions about recovery, scarring, longevity and risks
You will receive a bespoke treatment plan built around your body, lifestyle and aesthetic goals - ensuring you feel informed, confident and supported at every stage.
Breast Surgery Procedures
Breast surgery options are flexible and can be combined to create the result you’re hoping for. Here is an overview of how the core procedures work:
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation enhances size, volume or shape using silicone implants or — in some cases — your own fat.
How the procedure works
Performed under general anaesthetic
A small incision is made (in the breast crease, around the areola or under the arm)
The implant is placed either beneath the breast tissue or beneath the chest muscle, depending on the desired shape and your anatomy
The incision is closed with dissolvable stitches
Ideal for
Increasing breast size
Restoring lost volume
Correcting asymmetry
Achieving fuller, rounder breast shape
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Breast Reduction
Breast reduction surgery removes excess breast tissue, fat and skin to reduce breast size and improve comfort.
How the procedure works
Performed under general anaesthetic
Incisions are made to remove excess tissue and reshape the breast
The nipple is lifted to a more natural position
The breast is reshaped and sutured for a lifted, lighter and more balanced result
Ideal for
Back, neck or shoulder pain
Grooving from bra straps
Skin irritation beneath the breasts
Difficulty exercising due to breast weight
Improved comfort, posture and confidence
Recovery and Aftercare
Breast surgery recovery is individual, but most patients follow a similar pattern:
Immediately after surgery
You’ll wake in a supportive dressing or surgical bra
Mild discomfort, tightness and swelling are normal
You can usually go home the same day
First 1–2 weeks
Most patients return to light activities and desk work
Bruising and swelling gradually reduce
Avoid lifting anything heavy
Keep incisions clean and dry
Wear your post-surgical bra as instructed
Weeks 3–6
Discomfort continues to ease
You may begin gentle exercise
Scars begin to settle and soften
Many patients feel ready to resume normal routines
Long-term
Final breast shape appears over 3–6 months
Scars fade over time
Results are long-lasting, but weight changes, ageing and pregnancy can affect shape
Mr Mistry and his team will provide clear instructions and follow-up appointments to support safe and comfortable healing.
Why Choose Rikki Mistry
Specialist training in aesthetic breast surgery: As a previous McIndoe Aesthetic Fellow he has received some of the best training in breast augmentation, reduction and mastopexy ensures precise, natural-looking results.
Tailored treatment plans - No two bodies are the same. Every procedure is planned around your proportions, lifestyle and aesthetic goals.
Focus on safety and comfort - Mr Mistry uses evidence-based techniques, meticulous surgical planning and state-of-the-art facilities.
Aesthetic and functional balance - Whether you want enhancement, relief from discomfort or a restored shape, the goal is results that look beautiful and feel natural.
Supportive patient journey - From the first consultation to the final check-up, you’ll receive clear guidance, open communication and compassionate care.


