Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation with saline or silicone implants is easily one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the United States. This procedure enlarges the size and enhances the shape of a woman's breasts. If you feel dissatisfied with the size of your breasts, breast augmentation at our New Jersey plastic surgery office may be an appropriate solution.

How to know if breast augmentation is right for you

The typical candidate for breast augmentation will be dissatisfied with her breast size and have a strong desire to change it. Ideal candidates will be non-smokers, have a stable body weight and be capable of understanding the risks of cosmetic surgery. Some of the frequently mentioned benefits of breast augmentation include the following:

  • Improved body proportions
  • Improved body image
  • Greater number of wardrobe options

How breast augmentation surgery is performed

A variety of techniques exist for this procedure. All techniques currently being performed by plastic surgeons involve the placement of saline or silicone filled breast implants. The implants can be placed using three possible methods:

  • sub-muscular placement, beneath the pectoral muscle
  • sub-glandular placement, above the pectoral muscle
  • partial sub muscular

There are also multiple incision methods during breast augmentation. A plastic surgeon may choose to make the incision in the breast crease below the breast or around the nipple/areola. Other possible incision methods will use something called a surgical endoscope -- a small viewing instrument designed for minimally invasive procedures. With an endoscope, it's possible to perform incisions in a location that is very inconspicuous. Breast implant placement through the belly button or near the armpit are commonly performed in this way.

If you're interested in this procedure...

Your plastic surgeon will be the best source of information on breast augmentation. During a consultation, you can discuss your expectations, goals and physical attributes to determine whether breast augmentation is a good fit for you. Contact our New Jersey plastic surgery office for more information on breast augmentation.

 
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