A consultation is required to assess individual concerns and determine whether treatment may be appropriate.
The consultation includes discussion of relevant medical history, treatment suitability, available options and alternatives, potential risks, expected recovery and realistic limitations.
Treatment is not suitable for everyone and outcomes vary between individuals.
If a procedure is considered
Where a practitioner considers a procedure clinically appropriate, a small sample of your blood is taken and processed in a centrifuge to separate the platelet-derived preparation, which is then injected into the skin and soft tissue of the chest area.
It is not a substitute for breast surgery. It does not change breast size and it does not correct significant sagging. The published evidence for its use in this area of the body is limited and any response varies from person to person. Some patients notice no change.
Risks and recovery
This is a medical procedure and it carries risks. These include pain and tenderness, bruising, swelling, bleeding, infection, an inflammatory or allergic reaction, lumps or nodules at the injection sites, changes in sensation, and scarring. How long bruising and swelling take to settle differs between individuals.
Anyone with a breast symptom, including a lump, pain, skin change or nipple change, should be assessed by their GP before considering any cosmetic procedure.
Important information
A clinical consultation is required before treatment. Your practitioner will assess your concerns, relevant medical history, treatment suitability and available options. Potential risks, limitations, expected recovery and realistic treatment outcomes are also discussed as part of the informed consent process.
Treatment is not suitable for everyone. Suitability and outcomes vary between individuals.