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Return To The Procedures | Before and After Photos Breast Augmentation WHAT: Breast augmentation increases the size of the breasts through the surgical insertion of an inflatable implant. WHO: Most breast augmentation patients are simply unhappy with breasts that are lacking in size. Enlarging them can help improve the feminine profile, allowing women to carry themselves better and fit more comfortably into certain pieces of clothing. This is also a great procedure for women who have experienced a decrease in breast size because of pregnancy or breast feeding. HOW: The procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis under general or local anesthesia. There are several places at which the incision can be made, and you and your doctor will discuss the benefits of each at the consultation. The common points are along the edge of the areola, through the underarms, or at the natural crease under the breast. Through the incision, the doctor will make a space for the implant. The implant can be placed under or over the muscle. There are certain benefits of each option, so this is another choice that you and your doctor will discuss in advance of the surgery. The implant is then inserted, and the area is sutured. Most patients are back to work in 4-5 days. While silicone implants were traditionally used in the procedure, the silicone began to cause complications. Saline-filled implants have thus long been used as the standard in breast augmentation surgery. All surgical procedures carry the risk of infection or bleeding. With breast augmentation, there are also some other potential risks to be aware of. Some patients experience a temporary change is nipple sensitivity, and in rare occassions, a permanent loss of it. There is also a slight risk of excess scarring, which can cause the implant to swell, subsequently creating an unnatural firmness in the breasts. This can be corrected, but would require a repeat surgery.
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