Clinically referred to as mammoplasty, breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgery procedure sought by women who want to enhance the size and shape of their breasts. With this procedure, breast firmness can be improved and any discrepancies in the size or shape of the breasts c

Various factors may cause a woman to seek a breast augmentation, including very small or asymmetrical breast size, or a loss in size or firmness attributed to major weight loss, childbearing, or aging.

The surgery can be carried out in a hospital setting, surgical center or in some cases, even in a plastic surgeon’s office. Patients are placed under general anesthesia and the procedure usually lasts anywhere from 1 hour up to 3 hours, depending on the type of breast augmentation surgery being performed.

Initially, the plastic surgeon makes an incision either under the breast, around the outside of the nipple, in the armpit, or in the navel area, then the breast implant, which is available in a myriad of shapes and sizes made of saline or silicone, is then inserted into the space created by the surgeon.

Implants may be made of a variety of materials and can come in a number of shapes and sizes.Your surgeon will help you choose the best incision type and implant location based on factors such as your body type, your present breast tissue volume, your implant choice, and your preferences regarding scarring.

Women seeking breast enlargement are often good candidates if they are over 18 years of age, and are physically and mentally well. Those considering having implants should understand that permanent scarring does, in many cases occur, and that the effects of having breast augmention surgery are not permanent as some sagging often due to due to an increase in skin laxity and the effects of gravity, with age and sun exposure over time, is likely to occur.

It is not recommended that women planning future significant weight loss or pregnancy have breast implant surgery due, to that fact that being pregnant can have a negative impact on the support structures of the breasts.

Those with rather large breasts, may want to inquire as to whether they need a breast lift in combination with augmentation surgery to achieve the outcome they desire.

Often the most desirable results and safest surgeries are typically a result treatment from a board certified surgeon, as they are specially trained to perform cosmetic procedures.