What is breast augmentation?

Breast Augmentation or Augmentation Mammoplasty is a surgical procedure perfromed to enlarge the breasts. This is done for a number of resaons: Enhancing body contour, correcting loss of volume after pregnancy, balancing size when unevenness is present, restore shape after loss of one or both breast for various conditions or replacing existing breast implants. Saline or silicone implants can be used for this procedure.

How is breast augmentation surgery performed?

The procedure is perromed as an outpatient is a surgicenter or an accredited operating suite facility. It is accomplished by inserting an implant (either saline or silicone) under the breast tissue or partially or completely under the chest muscles. Incision are small and placed in locations where they can be inconspicuous. The preferred location is the fold under the breast. This heals very well and there are less risks or malposition and or numbness afterwards. The technique used as well as the selection of the implants will depend on your preferences, your anatomy and your surgeon s recommendations.

How should one prepare for breast augmentation surgery?

Women seeking breast Augmentation should be well prepared for their consultation with the Plastic Surgeon and should read as much as possible about selecting a plastic surgeon for the procedure, the types of implants and the procedure itself. The Internet abounds in web pages on those topics. However your selected plastic surgeon will be able to put everything into perpective in order for the patient to make an informed decision.

How can I find a qualified board certified plastic surgeon?

This is a most important step. Patients should gather names from friends or relatives who have had experience with a speific plastic surgeon. Board Certification by the American Society and Plastic Surgeons is paramount is selecting a qualified physician. Patients have to feel at ease with the surgeon who should be able to answer any questions they may have. They should be able to view pictures in the Doctor s office of his actual patients. It is important that you bring all your questions in writing to the consultation so you don t forget anything important.