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Breast Augmentation

Women who choose cosmetic breast enlargement often do so to boost their self-confidence, improve self-image, and balance out body proportions. Breast augmentation with implants is also performed to reconstruct a natural breast shape after a mastectomy. 

Breast augmentation is the most common type of cosmetic procedure in the US. For many women, it’s not just about having larger breasts. They choose the procedure to correct asymmetry, restore breast volume after pregnancy, and correct other concerns. Skilled plastic surgeons approach breast augmentation as an individualized procedure that is tailored to the unique desires of each woman.

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What is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation, often referred to as a “boob job,” is a surgical procedure that uses implants or fat transfer to change the size and shape of the breasts. A plastic surgeon may recommend the procedure to give the breasts a rounder appearance, improve breast symmetry, and restore lost breast volume. Breast augmentation may be combined with breast lift surgery to address sagging.

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Breast Augmentation Procedure

Silicone or saline breast implants are placed under the breast tissue or chest muscles. Fat transfer is another technique that is used to improve breast shape and size, although it is typically reserved for women who only need minor changes to their breasts.

Excess fat is harvested from another area of your body, such as your hips, thighs, or abdomen. The fat is purified and injected into the breast area just under the skin. Some plastic surgeons use fat transfers as part of the implant procedure to correct dimples and sculpt the breast shape.

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Benefits of Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation surgery can:

  • Increase fullness
  • Restore perkiness
  • Balance body proportions
  • Improve self-confidence and self-image
  • Reconstruct breast mound after trauma or mastectomy
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Breast Augmentation Surgery

Pros: Long-lasting results – average of 10 years or longe; Larger, fuller breasts; Balanced, youthful silhouette; Range of implant sizes, shapes, textures, and materials.

Cons: Risk of scar tissue that distorts implant shape; May be affected by weight loss or pregnancy; May need replacement; Risk of chronic breast pain, infection, bleeding, and changes in sensation; Risk of implant rupture or leaking

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Breast Augmentation FAQs

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Patient Testimonials

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Paul McCluskey

I chose Dr. Paul McCluskey for my implant removal surgery, and it was worth every mile traveled. Dr. McCluskey and his team are exceptional. Dealing with breast implant illness, finding a surgeon who believes in it was c…

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Farah Naz Khan

I had scheduled a 24 hour-recovery breast augmentation. I have a blood clotting disorder and always held off getting this surgery performed due to my personal higher risk of complications. The experience and technique us…

Renee Hoelscher

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