Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation, also called augmentation mammaplasty, involves using implants for fuller breasts or to restore breast volume after weight reduction or pregnancy.

Breast Augmentation Can:

• Increase breasts fullness and projection
• Improve figure balance
• Enhance your self-image and self-confidence
• Reconstruct a breast after mastectomy or injury.

Breast augmentation does not correct severely drooping breasts. If you want your breasts to look fuller and to be lifted due to sagging, a breast lift may be required in conjunction with breast augmentation.

Incisions required vary based on the type of implant, degree of enlargement desired, your particular anatomy, and patient-surgeon preference.

Implants

Breast size and shape are important, so be honest and open about your expectations when talking with the surgeon. Implant type and size is based on your desired size, anatomy, skin elasticity and body type.

Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water. They can be filled with varying amounts of saline which can affect the shape, firmness and feel of the breast.   Silicone implants are filled with an elastic gel. The gel feels and moves much like natural breast tissue.

Breast implants are inserted into a pocket either:

• Under the pectoral muscle (a submuscular placement), or
• Directly behind the breast tissue, over the pectoral muscle (a submammary/ subglandular placement)

The method for inserting and positioning implants depends on the type of implant, degree of enlargement desired and your body type.

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