Breast Augmentation
Augmentation Mammoplasty
Breast
augmentation, also called augmentation mammaplasty,
involves surgical placement of an implant behind each
breast to increase its volume and enhance is shape.
Following breast enlargement, it may be easier to
find clothing that fits you well, and you may feel
more confident about your appearance.
If
you are considering breast augmentation, your board-certified
plastic surgeon wants you to be thoroughly informed
about the procedure. Reading the information on this
website is the first step. A personal consultation
with your surgeon is the best way to obtain the additional
information you will need.
Considering
Breast Augmentation?
Many
women choose to have their breasts enlarged in order
to satisfy their own desire for a fuller bustline.
Your breasts may not have developed to a size that
meets your expectations, or one breast may be significantly
smaller than the other. You may have been happy with
your breasts in the past but feel that they look different
now. Often, after weight loss, childbirth or as a
result of aging, the breasts lose volume and their
shape changes. Breast augmentation can enhance your
breast size and shape, and give you the more proportional
figure that you always wanted.
Am
I a good candidate for breast augmentation?
One
or more of the following feelings or conditions may
indicate that you are a good candidate for breast
augmentation:
Breast
augmentation can be performed at any age after the
breasts are fully developed. A good candidate for
breast enlargement is emotionally mature, understands
her personal motivations and has realistic goals for
the procedure.
Your
Personal Consultation
During
the consultation, you will be asked about your desired
breast size and anything else related to the appearance
of your breasts that you feel is important. This will
help your surgeon to understand your expectations
and determine whether they realistically can be achieved.