We present our breast augmentation before and after results here to help guide you about possible outcomes.  The first thing to say is that every patient is different and so every result will be different.  Mr Nassab will often say to his patients seeking a boob job that:

If I put the same implant in 10 different people the result will look different in every single one of them

What does “breast augmentation before and after” really mean?

A true “before and after” comparison should reflect:

• Volume increase (fuller breasts, improved upper pole fullness depending on implant choice)

• Shape changes (rounder, more projected, or more natural sloped look)

• Position and cleavage (often improved, but depends on anatomy and implant pocket)

• Nipple position (may look slightly higher due to improved breast support, but implants alone do not “lift” a significantly droopy breast)

• Symmetry (often improved, though perfect symmetry is rarely achievable)

A very important point is that implants enlarge the breast; they do not correct skin laxity or nipple droop. If the nipple sits low or the breast is “empty” and hanging, you may need a breast lift (mastopexy) with or without implants.

What most patients want from a “boob job before and after”

Here are the common goals people bring to consultation with Mr Nassab, plastic surgeon in Dubai and Manchester, and what typically achieves them.

“I want more fullness at the top”

Often improved with:

• an implant with appropriate projection

• a well-designed pocket

But if there is significant droop/skin excess, implants alone may still look heavy at the bottom without a lift.

“I want to look natural”

This is less about “small implants” and more about:

• matching implant width to your breast base

• avoiding oversizing for your tissues

• choosing a shape/projection that suits your frame

• careful pocket control (to prevent implants looking too wide or too close)

• The MiniAug or Ballerina breast augmentation is becoming increasingly more popular now

“I want cleavage”

Cleavage depends on:

• the distance between your breasts (sternal gap)

• your natural tissue distribution

• implant width and pocket dissection (done safely)

  Some patients can get dramatic cleavage; others will get a subtle but elegant improvement. The natural gap between your breast is based on your anatomy and this will dictate your boob job after result.

“I want symmetry”

Implants can improve asymmetry, but it may require:

• different implant sizes left vs right

• different pocket adjustments

• occasionally additional techniques (e.g., areola position correction, mastopexy, fat transfer in selected cases may be needed).  These changes can sometimes be done as a second stage procedure.

What affects the final breast augmentation after result?

Implant size (cc) is only one factor

Two people can both choose “350cc” and end up looking completely different. Your result depends on:

• breast base width

• chest wall shape

• tissue tightness

• implant profile/projection

• placement (over vs under the muscle)

Implant placement: over vs under the muscle

• Submuscular / dual-plane (under the muscle) placement can reduce certain risks and can look more natural in thinner patients, particularly in the upper pole. Some evidence suggests implant placement under the muscle is associated with lower capsular contracture rates compared with over-the-muscle placement. Recovery can be longer under the muscle compared to over.  The time between before and after results can take longer as well under the muscle as it will take time for them to drop and fluff. 

• Subglandular / Subfascial (over muscle) may be suitable in patients with adequate tissue coverage, but may be more visible/feel less natural in very slim patients. The recovery over the muscle is quicker and less painful after a boob job.  The Motiva Preserve is an over the muscle technique as well.

Incision choice and scarring

Common approaches include:

• inframammary fold (under-breast crease) – very commonly used; direct access and control

• peri-areolar (around the nipple) – can suit selected patients, but not for everyone

• axillary (armpit) – less common; unless using the Mia Femtech technique.

Scars mature over time. Early scars can look pink/red and firm; later they fade.

Breast augmentation before and after Recovery

First 48 hours

• tightness, soreness, pressure

• swelling begins

• movement feels restricted

Week 1

• bruising and swelling are common

• many people can do light walking and gentle daily activities

• driving depends on comfort and pain medication use

Weeks 2–6

• swelling gradually reduces

• implants may still sit high and feel firm

• many people return to normal routines progressively

  Everyday recovery is often quoted at around 6 weeks, but it varies. You can usually start back at the gym at 6 weeks. 

3 months

• shape is noticeably more natural

• scars continue to mature

• activity is usually much easier

6–12 months

• final “settled” appearance

• scars soften and fade further

• the breast feels more “yours”

Breast Enlargement Before and After Results

We have included some examples of our patients that have had breast augmentation Manchester and Cheshire with Mr Nassab.  We share many of our boob job before and after results on our Instagram page as well as our website gallery pages. These breast augmentation before and after results highlight some of the key things such as size, plane, profile and shape of implants.

Boob Job Before and After 300cc High Profile Dual Plane

Breast Enlargement Before and After 300cc High Profile Tear Drop Dual Plane Implants

These two cases demonstrate the difference between a round and tear drop implant.  The round one has more fullness in the upper pole whilst the tear drop has a softer upper pole.

How to prepare for the best boob job before-and-after result

• Bring reference photos (not to copy exactly, but to communicate style: subtle vs full, athletic vs curvy)

• Be honest about your priorities (cleavage, natural feel, upper fullness, symmetry, minimal scarring)

• Discuss your lifestyle (gym, running, work demands)

• Ask about implant position and why

• Be realistic with results Mr Nassab will guide you as to whether your desired outcomes are achievable with your given anatomy

FAQs: Breast augmentation before and after

How long until I see my final breast augmentation result?

Most swelling improves over weeks, but the final settled shape can take several months, and subtle changes can continue up to a year. 

Why do implants look high at first?

Early tightness, swelling, and healing tissues can hold implants higher. As tissues relax, implants settle. You can visit our page about high riding implants and see how they change with time.

Will breast implants lift sagging breasts?

Mild “emptiness” can improve, but true droop usually needs a lift for the best “after”.

What’s the most common reason people need revision surgery?

Common reasons include capsular contracture, implant malposition, rupture, or a desire to change size.