Breast surgery patient information

Mr Chris Cartlidge provides assessment of breast symptoms and advice about cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. Consultations take place at the Mayfield Clinic or Spire Murrayfield Hospital in Edinburgh.

A consultation costs £200. Diagnostic imaging and other tests are charged separately. If you have insurance, confirm your cover before booking.

Explore breast implants, uplift with or without implants and breast reduction. Mr Cartlidge also assesses patients seeking reconstruction or correction after breast cancer treatment.

If you notice a new breast lump or another breast change, seek medical assessment.

Your care starts with a consultation and examination by Mr Chris Cartlidge. You will discuss your goals, suitable options, expected scars and risks, and receive an information leaflet to read before deciding.

If you decide to proceed, the hospital arranges pre-assessment and Mr Cartlidge sends a final letter before surgery.

Surgery takes place at Spire Shawfair Park Hospital in Edinburgh or Circle Kings Park Hospital in Stirling, depending on your preference. Consultations take place in Edinburgh.

Discharge is on the same day or the following day, according to your operation and recovery. A nurse reviews you to remove the dressings. You then have a final consultation with Mr Cartlidge and are discharged when you are happy with the outcome and your care is complete.

Follow the individual advice supplied by your surgical team about dressings, pain relief, support bras, driving, lifting, exercise and returning to work. Arrange help at home and transport after surgery.

Book a £200 consultation with Mr Chris Cartlidge at the Mayfield Clinic or Spire Murrayfield Hospital in Edinburgh.

Mayfield Clinic: 07533 006004
Spire Murrayfield: 0131 334 0363. Please ask for Mr Cartlidge.

For queries, use the website enquiry form.

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Patient Info

Breast Symptoms

Breast Lump

Finding a breast lump is naturally concerning and this can be a worrying time for you. Rapid assessment and early diagnosis is the key. You will receive an expert examination and the necessary imaging with a biopsy if required will be arranged.
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Nipple Changes

Nipple discharge or inversion (pulling-in of the nipple) can be signs of underlying breast disease. Patient’s with these symptoms need an expert examination, assessment of the discharge and necessary imaging with a biopsy if required.
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Breast Pain

Painful breasts can be difficult to live with, causing anxiety about underlying breast disease and preventing you from undertaking normal activities. Our expert consultants will examine you and undertake all necessary investigations. We can advise you on how to deal with the pain.

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Male Breast Symptoms

Although rare, men can get breast cancer and any new lump needs to be investigated. You will need an expert examination, appropriate imaging and biopsy if required. Male breast problems are treated with medication or surgery.

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Areas of Expertise

Breast Augmentation

Hidden (secret) incision and soft-touch Nagor Impleo implants to give a full breast
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Breast Reduction

Expert surgery with support for rapid recovery for women who are unhappy with large breasts
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Breast Cysts

Cysts in the breast are very common but require full diagnosis to make sure there is no underlying serious disease
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Gynaecomastia

Specialised surgery available to treat breast enlargement in men
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Breast Cancer

1 in 8 women will experience breast cancer at some time in their lives. Our aim is to maintain the normal shape of the breasts where possible
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Mastectomy

Sometimes breast cancer must be treated by removing the whole breast. There are many options available for reconstruction of the breast
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Breast Reconstruction

Reconstruction using a hidden incision and with the implant in front of the muscle to prevent unsightly animation
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Lipofilling (Fat Transfer)

Fat transferred from abdomen and thighs to the breast for reconstruction or cosmesis
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Paget's Disease

This is a cancerous change which occurs on the surface of the nipple. Always have nipple changes assessed by an expert
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Fibroadenoma

We can excise (remove) fibroadenomas using a small incision in a hidden part of the breast tissue so that it will heal well
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Nipple Discharge

We can offer a duct-excision procedure to patients who have troublesome nipple discharge
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Lumpectomy / Wide Local Excision

Removing cancer can be done to minimise disruption to normal breast tissue
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Tests

Breast Examination

Undertaken in comfortable surroundings with an expert surgeon that you can trust
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Breast Ultrasound

A jelly scan to assess lumps and lumpy areas in the breast, can also guide biopsy or cyst drainage
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Mammogram

An X-ray of the breast tissue also used in breast screening
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Breast MRI

This specialised scan is used in patients with implants or cancer
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Axilla Ultrasound

A scan of the lymph nodes (glands) under the arm
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Bone Scan

A nuclear medicine scan to look for signs of breast cancer in bones
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Computed Tomography

A whole-body scan to check for spread of breast cancer to other organs such as liver
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Breast Biopsy

Undertaken with local anaesthetic to get tissue for the pathologist to examine
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Arrange a consultation

Book a £200 consultation with Mr Chris Cartlidge at the Mayfield Clinic or Spire Murrayfield Hospital in Edinburgh.

Mayfield Clinic: 07533 006004
Spire Murrayfield: 0131 334 0363. Please ask for Mr Cartlidge.

For queries, use the website enquiry form.

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