Aesthetic Breast & Body Surgery

Aesthetic Breast &
Body Surgery

Mr. Blackburn brings the same precision, care and technical mastery to aesthetic surgery as to complex reconstruction — offering the full range of cosmetic breast and body procedures at his private clinics in Surrey and London. While his FRCS (Plast) encompasses full training in all aspects of cosmetic surgery, he has also been independently certified by the Intercollegiate Cosmetic Surgery Board (Royal College of Surgeons of England) in cosmetic breast surgery, cosmetic body contouring, and body contouring after massive weight loss. Many of his aesthetic cases carry a genuine reconstructive dimension: correcting rectus diastasis, restoring breast shape and volume after pregnancy and breastfeeding, or repairing changes that go beyond the purely cosmetic. Central to his practice is truly listening to patients — a principle he has published on, winning the Best Paper Prize in Aesthetic Surgery in 2008.

Mr. Adam Blackburn performing fat grafting in theatre
Body Surgery

Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)

An abdominoplasty removes excess skin and fat from the abdomen and repairs separated or weakened abdominal muscles (diastasis recti), creating a flatter, firmer abdominal profile. It is particularly suited to patients who have experienced significant changes to their abdomen as a result of pregnancy, major weight loss or ageing.

Mr. Blackburn performs both full and mini abdominoplasty procedures, tailoring the approach to each patient's anatomy and goals. Scar placement is planned to fall within the bikini line wherever possible.

Mr. Blackburn's unpublished research, conducted in collaboration with specialist sports medicine doctors, has demonstrated that women with a rectus abdominis muscle separation of more than 4 cm experience significantly higher rates of lower back pain and pelvic floor weakness. Abdominoplasty with rectus plication — surgical repair of this separation — produces meaningful improvement in both of these functional problems, reinforcing that this procedure has genuine reconstructive as well as aesthetic benefit.

  • Removal of excess abdominal skin and fat
  • Repair of diastasis recti (muscle separation)
  • Full or mini abdominoplasty options
  • Scar placed within bikini line
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Abdominoplasty
AnaestheticGeneral
Duration2–3 hours
Hospital stay1–2 nights
Return to work3–4 weeks
Full recovery8–12 weeks
Cosmetic Breast Surgery

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation uses implants to enhance the size, shape or fullness of the breasts. Mr. Blackburn works closely with each patient to select the most appropriate implant type, size, profile and surgical approach to achieve a natural, proportionate result that complements the individual's body.

Implants may be placed beneath the breast tissue (subglandular) or beneath the pectoral muscle (submuscular), depending on anatomy and desired outcome. Incision placement is planned to minimise scar visibility.

  • Silicone gel or cohesive gel implant options
  • Round or anatomical (teardrop) profiles
  • Inframammary, periareolar or axillary incision approaches
  • Detailed pre-operative planning and sizing consultation
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Breast Augmentation
AnaestheticGeneral
Duration1–2 hours
Hospital stayDay case or overnight
Return to work1–2 weeks
Full recovery6–8 weeks
Cosmetic Breast Surgery

Breast Reduction

Breast reduction removes excess breast tissue and skin to achieve a smaller, lighter, better-shaped breast. Many patients experience significant relief from chronic neck, shoulder and back pain, as well as skin irritation and postural problems caused by disproportionately large breasts.

Mr. Blackburn uses proven surgical techniques to create natural-looking, symmetrical results with scars positioned to be as inconspicuous as possible. The procedure is often combined with an uplift (mastopexy) to reshape the breast at the same time.

  • Relief of physical symptoms and discomfort
  • Improved breast shape, symmetry and position
  • Scar placement carefully planned and minimised
  • Can be combined with mastopexy techniques
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Breast Reduction
AnaestheticGeneral
Duration2–3 hours
Hospital stayOvernight
Return to work2–3 weeks
Full recovery6–8 weeks
Cosmetic Breast Surgery

Mastopexy (Breast Uplift)

A mastopexy reshapes and elevates the breast without significantly changing its overall volume. It is suited to women whose breasts have become ptotic (drooping) as a result of pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss or the natural effects of ageing.

The procedure can be performed alone, or combined with augmentation implants for patients who wish to restore both shape and volume. Mr. Blackburn takes a highly individualised approach to uplift surgery, carefully tailoring scar pattern and technique to each patient's anatomy.

  • Reshapes and repositions the breast and nipple
  • Periareolar, vertical or full anchor scar patterns
  • Can be combined with augmentation implants
  • Suitable after pregnancy, weight loss or ageing
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Mastopexy (Uplift)
AnaestheticGeneral
Duration2–3 hours
Hospital stayDay case or overnight
Return to work2–3 weeks
Full recovery6–8 weeks
Cosmetic Breast Surgery

Breast Asymmetry Correction

A degree of breast asymmetry is entirely normal, but for some patients the difference in size, shape or position between the two breasts causes considerable distress and self-consciousness. Mr. Blackburn offers carefully tailored correction using a combination of procedures to achieve greater balance and symmetry.

Depending on the nature and degree of asymmetry, treatment may involve augmenting one breast, reducing the other, or a combination of uplift and augmentation. Mr. Blackburn will guide each patient through the options most appropriate for their individual anatomy.

  • Combined augmentation and/or reduction techniques
  • Uplift procedures where indicated
  • Tailored planning for each patient's unique anatomy
  • Aims for natural, balanced symmetry
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Asymmetry Correction
AnaestheticGeneral
Duration2–4 hours
Hospital stayOvernight
Return to work2–3 weeks
Full recovery6–8 weeks
Cosmetic Breast Surgery

Implant Exchange & Revision Surgery

Breast implants do not typically need to be replaced unless a problem arises or a patient's wishes change. Mr. Blackburn offers expert implant exchange and revision surgery for patients who are experiencing complications such as capsular contracture, implant rupture or displacement, or who simply wish to change the size or type of their implants.

With his extensive experience in both primary and revision breast surgery, Mr. Blackburn is well placed to assess complex situations and advise on the most appropriate course of action — including simultaneous mastopexy where required.

  • Capsular contracture release and capsulectomy
  • Implant exchange for newer or different-sized implants
  • Management of implant rupture or displacement
  • Simultaneous mastopexy where appropriate
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Implant Exchange / Revision
AnaestheticGeneral
Duration1–3 hours
Hospital stayDay case or overnight
Return to work1–2 weeks
Full recovery4–8 weeks
Body Surgery

Body Contouring

Body contouring procedures address excess skin and residual fatty deposits that remain after significant weight loss — whether through bariatric surgery, dietary change or post-pregnancy. These procedures aim to reshape and tighten the body, improving comfort, hygiene and appearance.

Mr. Blackburn offers a range of body contouring procedures including arm lifts (brachioplasty), thigh lifts and flank contouring. Each plan is developed individually, taking into account the patient's overall health, skin quality and specific areas of concern.

  • Post-weight-loss and post-bariatric body reshaping
  • Arm lift (brachioplasty) and thigh lift procedures
  • Excess skin removal for comfort and hygiene
  • Staged procedures planned to optimise recovery
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Body Contouring
AnaestheticGeneral
Duration2–4 hours
Hospital stay1–2 nights
Return to work3–4 weeks
Full recovery8–12 weeks
Cosmetic Breast Surgery

Nipple & Areola Surgery

Nipple and areola procedures address a range of cosmetic concerns including inverted nipples, enlarged or asymmetric areolae, and supernumerary (extra) nipples. These are often minor procedures that can make a significant difference to a patient's confidence and body image.

Mr. Blackburn also performs nipple reconstruction as the final stage of the breast reconstruction journey for patients who have undergone mastectomy — creating a new nipple mound and, where appropriate, using a tattoo technique to recreate the areola with natural-looking colour and dimension.

  • Inverted nipple correction (Grade I, II and III)
  • Areola reduction to achieve better proportions
  • Nipple reconstruction following mastectomy
  • Often performed under local anaesthetic
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Nipple & Areola Surgery
AnaestheticLocal or general
Duration30–90 minutes
Hospital stayDay case
Return to work1–2 weeks
Full recovery4–6 weeks

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Mr. Blackburn offers unhurried, personalised consultations at clinics in Kingston, Guildford and East Grinstead. Self-referrals are welcome.

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