Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is performed by placing implants (either saline-filled or silicone-gel-filled) beneath the breast, either above or beneath the pectoralis muscle.  Breast Augmentation is performed under general anesthesia in the outpatient surgical suite.  The choice of saline or silicone implants used to shape the breast is determined by patient and doctor, and by the needs of the procedure.

1. To increase size and improve shape
2. To improve proportion with the body
3. To regain "perkiness" for more youthful appearance
4. To regain size lost due to pregnancy

1. Women of good physical health of any age
2. Women of good emotional health with reasonable expectations

1. Patient will be placed in a foam-tape bra to wear for two days for light support
2. Suture removal will occur at seven days
3. Return to reasonably normal activity in four to seven days

Additional information may be found at American Society of Plastic Surgeons:
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/surgery/BrstAugm.htm