A breast augmentation is an extremely common breast surgery that involves using implants to create fuller breasts or to restore breast volume.
Typically, breast augmentation uses a silicone bag that is inserted under the breast or under the chest muscle. The bag is then filled with saline. As the bag expands, the breast becomes fuller. Breast augmentation can increase cup size and cleavage, as well as give the breast a more contoured look.
The type of implant used during breast surgery depends on the goal of the breast augmentation. Before and after differences can depend on the type of implant chosen, the existing body-frame of the patient, and the breast tissue.
Breast augmentation is chosen by women who believe their breasts are too small, or those who want a more contoured look to their breasts. Additionally, breast enhancement can be ideal for women whose breasts have lost fullness due to weight loss, aging or childbirth, as well as those who have lost their breasts due to cancer-related mastectomies.
Breast enhancement recovery only takes approximately a week. Patients who have the implants put underneath the chest muscle may have a longer recovery because of the muscle being severed during surgery. Patients are often advised to avoid exercise or other activity for up to six weeks after breast augmentation surgery.
There can be some changes in the breast following a breast augmentation. It’s important to consider both a breast augmentation before and after as well as the long-term effects of such a surgery. Gravity and aging can change the size and shape of implants. If patients become dissatisfied, they can undergo a second survey to restore the effects of the original surgery.
For more information about a potential breast augmentation, it’s important to consult a certified plastic surgeon.
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