Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that increases woman's bustline by one or more bra cup sizes.
Women may choose to under go breast enlargement surgery for various reasons -
- To enhance the body contour
- Breasts are too small
- Breasts have become smaller and loose after having children
- Weight loss has changed the size and shape of your breasts
- One of your breasts is smaller than the other.
Breast implant options include
- Saline breast implants
- Silicone filled breast implants
The size and type of breast implant recommended, the method of inserting and positioning the implant will be determined by your goals for breast enhancement, your body frame and your existing breast tissue.
A short incision can be made either in the crease under the breast or around the areola (the dark skin surrounding the nipple) or in the armpit. Armpit incision leaves no scar on the breast and this method of implant placement is called 'endoscopically-assisted' breast augmentation. Working through the incision, a pocket will be created, either directly behind the breast tissue or underneath your chest wall muscle (pectoralis muscle). There are different reasons for placing the implants on top of or underneath the muscle which will be discussed with you before surgery.
Following your breast augmentation surgery you may feel stiff and sore in the chest region for few days. Dressing will be removed in few days, and you may be instructed to wear a support bra. You may experience difficulty raising your arms. You should not engage in any strenuous activity. Some discoloration and swelling will occur initially, but this will disappear quickly. The residual swelling will resolve within a month. The scars will fade with time but they will never disappear completely.
If you are planning to lose weight, be sure that you stabilize your weight prior to undergoing surgery.
If you think that you may want to become pregnant in the future, this can alter breast size and could affect the long-term results of your breast augmentation. | 
