Cosmetic Breast Surgery
This site is a comprehensive source of information about Cosmetic Breast Surgery. It has been designed and authored by Mr Philip Turton, a leading Specialist Consultant Breast, Oncoplastic and Cosmetic Breast Surgeon. His Specialist Aesthetic Breast Surgery practice (all assessments, surgery and out-patients) has been located at the Leeds Nuffield Hospital and the Spire Hospital Leeds for over eight years. All treatment is performed by Mr Turton. He has a large number of patients who travel from all over the UK and from abroad which is a reflection of the high demands on his focused area of expertise and national reputation. The ease of transport access to the Nuffield Hospital Leeds makes this particularly attractive to patients particularly for the Saturday mid-day cosmetic breast clinic.
Mr Turton has Full Registration on the GMC Specialist Register (GMC number 3613582) and holds a Substantive post as a Consultant Breast and Reconstructive Breast Surgeon at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, based at Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK. Mr Turton is also an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Surgery for the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. He teaches medical students and junior doctors about the basic principles of surgery and the specialist area of breast surgery. He is also a surgical trainer for Specialist Registrars learning the intricacies of Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Reconstructive Breast Surgery and Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. He is a member of the Education and Training Committee of the Association of Breast Surgery at BASO. He is the regional representative for Oncoplastic Breast Surgery Training and Clinical Audit Lead for Breast Surgery at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust.
Mr Turton's NHS and Private Practice is based almost exclusively in the Specialty of Breast, Cosmetic Breast and Reconstructive Breast Surgery. Mr Turton is both an Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon (He uses breast plastic surgery skills combined with breast oncology surgery skills) and an Aesthetic Breast Surgeon (He has a dedicated and long established special interest and track record in Cosmetic Breast Surgery).
Mr Turton's Private Practice is dedicated to Cosmetic Breast Surgical procedures and surgery for breast problems. The commonest operation he performs is breast augmentation. He provides a comprehensive cosmetic breast surgery service (especially breast enlargement, implant surgery, reductions and breast uplifts). He only uses the highest quality breast implants that are available, chosing quality and safety above all aspects. Due to this his preferred implant manufacturer is Allergan. Mr Turton has never used the infamous French PIP breast implants which were made by the rogue French company.
He offers breast enhancement with both natural anatomical (shaped / tear drop) implants and the latest most natural shaped round implants, which is one of his specialist areas; he provides a full biodimensional planning service, an essential service to any person having breast enlargement. Mr Turton provides all aspects of aesthetic breast surgery and more. Mr Turton is a specialist for breast revisional implant surgery. He undertakes all aspects of revisional surgery related to the removal of PIP implants that have been placed at other clinics in the UK. He has been doing this routinely for a number of years. See section on PIP implants!
Mr Turton only uses the latest FDA approved breast implants. There are only two manufacturers in this category. Use of one other manufacturer will be considered in limited special cases after discussion when this is appropriate. Mr Turton is strongly of the opinion that implant safety is paramount, and he does not therfore use anything other than these highest quality breast implants from the top two world renowned manufacturers with their Quality Assurance and scientific track record. Mr Turton has a zero reported implant rupture rate in the last eight years. He has also never had to remove an implant due to infection after breast augmentation in the last eight years. Within the categories of different implants available from the best manufacturers he uses the latest styles of natural shaped round implants and anatomical implants which encompass a diverse range of specialist products. Mr Turton also offers a professional and state of the art Computer Assisted Imaging Software Service to facilitate implant selection in specific circumstances. This has huge advantages in some patients who have lost breast shape after prior pregnancies or those who have never had much breast development before and are quite thin who require a particular type of implant. Please contact his secretary directly to book his full biodimensional planning service- this service is preferred at his Saturday planning clinic at the Leeds Nuffield Hospital or at Spire Hospital Leeds - Lisa Harris, on 07904315576 or email on lisa.harris@nuffieldhealth.com
The (McGhan) Allergan Natrelle style 410 soft-touch breast implants and the dual gel style 510 implants are very specialised tear drop shape Generation 5 high cohesive gel products. This advanced implant range includes the moderate profile Allergan Natrelle textured round implants which produce some of the most natural and aesthetic beautifully results possible. Mr Turton finds he can produce a superior result with these products with the special techniques he uses and with appropriate selection; Mr Turton will talk you through the selection process. In addition the option of using the micropolyurethane coated Eurosurgical silicone implants is available in specific situations where it may have an advantage giving patients access to an implant with an extremely low capsulation rate. Mr Turton has a very extensive experience with breast implants.
Mr Turton performs correctional breast implant surgery for patients who have had complications from implants placed elsewhere. Patients travel to his clinic from all over the UK; details of the best way to access his expertise when travelling from more remote parts of the UK or abroad will be provided on contacting his secretary (see consultation section for details).
The recent International withdrawal of the PIP (Poly Implant Prostheses) breast implant (a French manufacturer whose implants were marketed in the UK in many clinics) has led to a flurry of referrals for Mr Turton to revise. Patients with these PIP implants should have a consultation and consider exchanging them for a different manufacturer if they have symptoms. These implants had been of a concern as they contained non-medical grade silicone! The PIP implants have been shown to bleed more silicone, to have a higher rupture rate and the non medical grade silicone is also a tissue irritant causing inflammation when it does come out. Please contact Lisa Harris, on 01133882193 or 07904315576 to arrange this consulation (please email if prefered: lisa.harris@nuffieldhealth.com). Mr Turton can retain the removed implants in most cases so that they can be returned to the patient if required for medical reports. Otherwise he will photograph the implants and document the operative findings for any such report. See the section on PIP implants on the side menu for further information.
Mr Turton also specialises in the assessment of male breast disorders and all aspects of surgery for gynaecomastia. Male breast tissue excess (gynaecomastia) and fatty male breast tissue (usually called lipomastia or pseudo-gynaecomastia) requires particular expertise to treat. Excision of firm tissue and liposuction of fatty tissue may be required. Mr Turton performs all aspects of gynaecomastia assessment and treatment and this has included young men who have had the problem since puberty, sports stars, professional rugby players, weight lifters and body builders, young and middle age men who have acquired the disorder physiologically, and other patients who developed the disorder as a side effect of medication. His surgical techniques use the best cosmetic approaches to minimise scars. Male patients can just email his secretary Lisa Harris asking for a consultation - many patients dont like to talk about the problem and can use the following terms to make the booking as they please: "pectoral reduction" or "chest wall" or "gynaecomastia" consultation. Lisa has worked for me for over 7 years and very much understands the anxieties that some patient have.
For a summary of the comprehensive Specialist Breast Services available CLICK HERE.
Mr Turton operates from the two most prestigious Private Hospitals in the North of England: the BUPA Hospital Leeds, (now has been renamed Spire Hospital Leeds) situated in Roundhay Leeds (LS81NT) and the Leeds Nuffield Hospital, which has on-site uderground free parking and is located in the centre of Leeds (LS13EB) - it is just a 2-min walk from the main railway station. Patients regularly travel to see Mr Turton from all over the UK, with the particular advantage that Leeds is such an excellent transport hub. The Leeds Nuffield really is so close to the Leeds railway station that a very high number of patients travel from London for their cosmetic surgery. Patients from further afield fly in! We have a good proportion of Spanish and Irish patients who make use of the close proximity we have to Leeds Bradford Airport. It is just a 15-minute drive from Leeds and Bradford Airport (LBS). Both hospitals have state of the art equipment, comprehensive services and seamless integration with the multidisciplinary teams, as well as highly motivated professional and experienced staff. Of particular importance is that the hospital rates are amongst the most competitive in the UK.
Contact details may be found under the Consultation section of this web site, but are summarised here:
Email: Lisa.Harris@NuffieldHealth.com
Direct Line- 0113 3882193
Mobile- 07904315576
This web site contains a large amount of information on aesthetic breast surgery, and details Mr Turton's views. The goal is to provide a detailed source of education on cosmetic breast surgery and to serve as a professional guide to patients and medical staff. Mr Turton wants to help patients understand more about Breast Surgery, the Specialist Breast Surgeon, and dedicated services offered in his practice as a Breast Specialist and Cosmetic Breast Surgeon. Further information on breast augmentation provided by the MHRA, can be downloaded here. The Department of Health booklet on advise to women considering breast augmentation, can be downloaded here.
This web site offers a personal opinion and should not be construed as advice to any particular patient or their condition. It may be regarded as a source of general information eg to supplement that provided from a consultation. If you would like to suggest additional content please contact Webmaster@CosmeticBreastSurgeon.co.uk
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