Aesthetic Breast &
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 Blackburn's unpublished research, conducted in collaboration with specialist sports medicine doctors, has demonstrated that women with a rectus abdominis muscle separation of more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
• Can be combined with liposuction or breast surgery (such as mastopexy)

Surgery After Massive Weight Loss

Achieving significant weight loss — whether through bariatric surgery, dietary change or lifestyle modification — is a tremendous accomplishment. However, major weight reduction frequently leaves behind excess, inelastic skin that cannot retract on its own. This skin can cause significant physical discomfort, skin fold infections, and profound difficulties with body image and clothing.

Mr. Blackburn holds independent certification from the Intercollegiate Cosmetic Surgery Board (Royal College of Surgeons of England) specifically in body contouring after massive weight loss — one of the most technically demanding areas of aesthetic surgery. He is one of a small number of surgeons in the UK to hold this credential.

Surgery is carefully planned around each patient's individual anatomy, weight stability, nutritional status and overall health. Because these procedures are often staged over time, thorough preoperative assessment and realistic expectation-setting are essential, and Mr. Blackburn takes time at consultation to map out a clear, personalised surgical plan.

• Abdominoplasty with or without flank contouring
• Arm lift (brachioplasty)
• Thigh lift (inner and outer)
• Breast uplift and reshaping after weight loss
• Staged procedures planned around weight stability and recovery
• ICSB-certified specialist in post-bariatric body contouring

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.

• Short inframammary scars
• Detailed preoperative planning
• Premium implants

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 implants or fat grafting
• Suitable after pregnancy, weight loss, ageing or implant removal

Implant Rupture & Implant Exchange

When a breast implant ruptures (whether silicone or saline), timely expert management is essential. Mr. Blackburn is highly experienced in the surgical removal of ruptured implants, including the careful extraction of any leaked silicone gel, and in replacing implants with modern, high-quality alternatives to restore shape and confidence.

He also offers implant exchange for patients who wish to change the size or type of their implants, or who are experiencing complications such as capsular contracture or implant displacement. Mastopexy (breast uplift) can be performed simultaneously where the breast shape has changed over time.

• Expert management of silicone and saline implant rupture
• Removal of ruptured implant and any leaked silicone
• Replacement with modern implants to restore shape, or combined with mastopexy and fat grafting to restore shape without implants
• Capsular contracture release and capsulectomy

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
• Areola reduction to achieve better proportions
• Nipple reconstruction following mastectomy
• Often performed under local anaesthetic