| What is breast augmentation? |
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Breast augmentation surgery involves the technique by which a woman's breasts are made larger.
This is performed by using an implant, usually filled with saline solution, to increase the size
of the breast. The implant is placed under the chest muscle (pectoralis major muscle) or above
the muscle via several common incisions. Breast augmentation is usually performed as an outpatient
procedure under general or deep sedation anesthesia in our offices.
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| Who benefits from breast augmentation? |
- Women who are bothered by the feeling that their breasts are too small.
- Weight loss has changed the size and shape of their breasts.
- After having children, their breasts have become smaller and have lost their firmness.
- Dresses that fit well around the hips are often too large at the bustline.
- One breast is noticeably smaller than the other.
- They feel self-conscious wearing a swimsuit or form fitting top.
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| Is it safe? |
Each year, thousands of women undergo breast augmentation surgery. Currently, the surgery is performed
using saline filled implants. Silicone gel implants had been used, but are under study to answer
questions raised about their safety. To date, multi-center randomized studies do NOT show any increase
in health risks due to the use of silicone gel, but for now, such breast implants are only available
in medical research studies.
Surgery always involves risks, such as bleeding, infection, or implant failure. Modern technique and
carefully performed surgery minimizes risks but cannot guarantee a perfect result every time.
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