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Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation adds volume and refines shape with an implant, chosen to your anatomy. Dr Thomas Colson uses Mentor and Motiva implants at SKMC, places them dual-plane or retroglandular by soft-tissue cover, and often combines them with your own fat for a natural, made-to-measure result.

The procedure

Implants, planned to your anatomy

Breast augmentation adds volume and reshapes the breast using an implant. Dr Thomas Colson uses Mentor and Motiva implants, smooth or nano-textured, and plans volume, projection and position with a Crisalix 3D simulation at the consultation.

The implant pocket is chosen from the soft-tissue cover: a dual-plane pocket when the pinch test is under ~3 cm, or a retroglandular (prepectoral) pocket when it is over ~3 cm — unless the patient prefers otherwise. Three incisions are available: inframammary, periareolar and transaxillary.

The natural, "French" approach

For small frames, Dr Colson favours modest volumes (often under 300 cc) for a natural result. In most patients he combines the implant with the patient's own fat — a composite (hybrid) augmentation — to refine shape and correct natural asymmetry that an implant alone cannot.

Comfort & safety

Day-case surgery, enhanced recovery

PECS II regional block

Placed before surgery, it reduces the strong painkillers needed afterwards and supports a faster, more comfortable recovery. Surgery is ambulatory (day-case) at SKMC.

Keller Funnel "no-touch"

The implant is introduced with a Keller Funnel no-touch technique, limiting skin contact and helping reduce the risk of contamination.

A note on privacy and results

In line with UAE Department of Health guidelines on modesty and medical advertising, breast surgical results are not published online. Outcomes relevant to your own anatomy are reviewed privately during your consultation, alongside a Crisalix 3D simulation of your planned result.

Candidacy

Who is a candidate

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Which implants does Dr Colson use for breast augmentation in Abu Dhabi?
Dr Colson uses Mentor and Motiva implants, with smooth or nano-textured surfaces, selected to suit your anatomy and goals. Implant choice, projection and volume are planned together during the consultation using a Crisalix 3D simulation, so you can preview the proposed result beforehand.
How is the implant pocket chosen — over or under the muscle?
Dr Colson chooses the plane from the soft-tissue cover measured by a pinch test. When the pinch test is under about 3 cm, a dual-plane (partly under the muscle) pocket gives better coverage and a natural upper pole. When it is over about 3 cm, a retroglandular (prepectoral) pocket is suitable. Patient preference is also taken into account.
What are the incision options?
Three incisions are discussed: inframammary (in the fold under the breast), periareolar (around the areola) and transaxillary (in the armpit). For small frames and the natural, modest-volume 'French' approach (often under 300 cc), the inframammary or axillary route is preferred; for larger implants or a sagging breast, the inframammary or periareolar route is usually chosen.
Is breast augmentation done as a day case, and what about pain?
Yes — it is an ambulatory (day-case) procedure at SKMC. Dr Colson routinely places a PECS II regional block before surgery, which markedly reduces the need for strong painkillers afterwards. For small-volume prepectoral cases, augmentation can be performed under local anaesthesia with sedation for an even quicker recovery.
Can I have a natural result rather than an obvious one?
Yes. Dr Colson often favours the 'French' approach — a modest implant volume, frequently under 300 cc — for a natural look. In most cases he also adds the patient's own fat (a composite, or hybrid, augmentation) to refine shape and correct the small natural asymmetry between the two sides.
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Plan Your Breast Surgery Consultation

Consultations and surgery with Dr Thomas Colson are performed exclusively at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) in Abu Dhabi, within the SEHA network. A pre-operative Crisalix 3D simulation lets patients preview the planned breast shape before deciding.

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