Breast augmentation is a very popular cosmetic surgery designed to increase the size and shape of breasts.
It is also known as augmentation mammoplasty. Medical implants such as silicone are inserted in the breasts by the surgeon to enhance their size. The medical implant is made from silicone rubber, and it can contain saline solution or silicone gel.
Benefits of Breast Augmentation
The benefits of breast augmentation procedure are numerous. Patients will experience a boost in confidence and self-esteem. Here are more advantages of breast augmentation:
- Improved physical appearance
- More attractive and eye-catching cleavage
- Better body proportion
- Larger breasts can make buttocks and waist look smaller
- Breast augmentation adds a minor correction to sagging breasts
- Clothes will fit better on you
Procedure
This cosmetic procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia and it might take 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. The surgeon will choose between sub-glandular and sub-muscular breast augmentation surgeries. During sub-glandular surgery, the implants are placed above the major chest muscles. Patients will experience less postoperatively pain and the breasts will heal quicker.
During sub-muscular surgery, the implants are inserted under the major chest muscles. This procedure minimizes the risk of capsular contracture and the implants will be less visible. It will be easier for patients who undertake sub-muscular breast augmentation surgery to perform a mammography.
