Specialised Travel - Cosmetic Surgery
Tel: +356 2329 1000 | George Borg Olivier Street, Sliema, Malta. SLM 1807
Website: www.stjameshospital.com
Email: healthtourism@stjameshospital.com

AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR BREAST ENLARGEMENT?
The size of a woman's breast will largely be determined by genetics but it will also be influenced by fluctuations in weight, pregnancy, breast feeding and hormonal changes. Some women have problems with asymmetry (one breast much larger than the other). Others have very small breasts, breasts that are out of proportion for their frame or breasts that decrease in size after pregnancy. Surgery would not usually be offered to a teenage girl whose breast might not have reached full maturity, and it is against our policy to accept candidates who are under the age of 18 years. In all cases including adults, surgery is always subject to the Surgeon's discretion.

THE SURGERY
Breast enlargement surgery will usually be performed under a general anaesthetic, takes one to two hours and in some cases might be performed as a day case without the need for an overnight stay in hospital. The surgery involves placement of an implant either under the skin and breast tissue or even deeper, under the muscle under the breast. There are many different types of implants available. They all have a silicone outer layer but may be filled with silicone (cohesive gel that doesn't run if cut), saline (salt water), oils or a combination of these. The choice of implant should be discussed with your surgeon and the position of the incisions should also be discussed. There are different techniques available which result in different incisions either under the breast, around the nipple or in the armpit.

Before the operation, depending on your age and fitness, you will have to undergo some health checks such as blood tests. If you decide on surgery you will be required to sign a consent form giving permission for the operation. This requires that you are aware of the risks and complications involved with the procedure.

After the operation there will be swelling and pain and you will be advised to take pain killers and wear a supportive bra day and night. You may have dissolvable stitches but any permanent stitches will need to be removed after 10 days.

BACK TO NORMAL LIFE
You should avoid lifting and strenuous activity for up to 8 weeks. Depending on your job, you should be able to return to work 1 to 4 weeks after the operation. Patients are usually fit to fly within 7-8 days post-op.

ABOUT SAINT JAMES HOSPITAL
Many foreigners are choosing to travel to Malta to receive medical and surgical treatment. Malta combines a high level of medical expertise coupled with an ideal climate, best suited to enhance convalescence. Malta is no stranger to Medical Tourism, having a strong record in the field of medicine and a long tradition of care, also referred to in history as 'The hospital of the Mediterranean.'

We are your key interface from first enquiry to your return home and beyond. Our customer care team liaises with you during your extended convalescence back in your home country to provide support, advice and to gather your feedback on our service. Our Hospital is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment and staffed by fully qualified doctors and nurses who are multilingual, being fluent in English, Maltese & Italian. The services offered are comprehensive, ranging from simple blood tests to diagnostic scans, from cosmetic surgery to dental services, from hair removal by laser to complex cardiac surgery.

The Hospital hosts ten modern and high-tech operating theatres which are equipped with advanced anaesthesia equipment. Our doctors are trained and qualified in the EU and the USA and have specialised and worked in leading hospitals and Universities in England, Scotland, Ireland, USA and other countries. We also provide for post operation physiotherapy.

All private rooms are situated within comfortable and spacious wards, supervised day and night by an exceptional team of doctors and nurses. The rooms are single-bedded with an en-suite bathroom/shower, colour cable TV, telephone, air-conditioning, and a nurse call system keeping you in immediate contact with the nursing staff. Tea/coffee facilities are also available in every room. Wireless internet network for laptop computers is available in the hospitals. Overnight facilities for relative/carer are provided. Relative/Carer can also opt to sleep with the patient in the same room.

Many satisfied patients have commented on the luxurious and warm environment found in the hospital which, quoting them, 'makes you feel like you are staying in a hotel with special care and medical assistance.' The service and quality of our accommodation is in fact five star quality, forming an excellent synergy with the professional medical and nursing staff who run our wards.

Our customer care representatives will be your first point of contact with us. They handle all patients from arrival to departure, and will be in touch with you before and during your stay, providing you with support and peace of mind. We offer some of the best value for money you'll find anywhere for cosmetic surgery abroad, with no compromise on quality, service, care and convenience. We also offer various combinations and packages at favorable rates.