Breast size is important to many women for a variety of reasons. If you are
dissatisfied with your breast size, augmentation surgery is a choice to
consider. Breast augmentation can:
- Increase fullness and projection of your breasts
- Improve the balance of your figure
- Enhance your self-image and self confidence
Also known as augmentation mammaplasty, the procedure involves using implants
to fulfill your desire for fuller breasts or to restore breast volume lost after
weight reduction or pregnancy. Implants also may be used to reconstruct a breast
after mastectomy or injury.
Procedural steps: Common incision locations include the
breast crease, in the underarm, or around the areola (pigmented skin surrounding
the nipple).
Placement of implants beneath the chest wall muscle or directly behind breast
tissue using pre-filled implants or implants filled during surgery creates
desired volume.
Generally performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia with
sedation; general anesthesia may be recommended.
Your results: Immediate. Swelling should subside in 2-4
weeks. Incision lines will continue to flatten and fade for up to 1 year.
Implants may need to be replaced: It’s important to
know that breast implants are not designed to last a lifetime. You should plan
for an annual examination by your plastic surgeon to see if the implants need
to be replaced.