Breast Augmentation Information

Breast augmentation is the most frequently elected surgery performed in the United States, with more than 300,000 women undergoing such procedures in 2011. Women who are unhappy with size or shape often decide to have their breasts enhanced, while others have augmentation, to correct asymmetry, or restore the appearance of breasts that have started to droop due to pregnancy or aging. If you're considering augmentation, you should understand that there are a variety of options available these days. Which of these is best has to do with several different factors, such as your goals for augmentation, your body type, anatomy and general physical condition.

Implants

Breast implant surgeries are considered to be the most regular type of breast augmentation procedure done nowadays, and are the most ideal for women who are seeking a large increase in cup size. They are generally done on an outpatient basis, and the exact method utilized will depend upon the specific type of procedure you and your doctor have selected as the best one for you. For this procedure, your doctor will make an incision in one of three possible places, along the crease underneath the breast, around the nipple or beneath the arm. The doctor will then make a pocket for your implants, which can be placed either behind the outermost muscle of the chest wall or in front of it. Implants will then be centered under the nipple, and if saline implants are used, filled. Silicone implants are pre-filled prior to insertion. Then, the opening will be sealed with sutures. As with any surgery, breast augmentation does have possible risks. These can involve infection, pain, changes in nipple sensation, implant breakage or leakage and capsular contracture, which is scarring that can be painful or affect the shape of the breast.

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation Methods

A Fat Transfer is a procedure that is exactly as it sounds: the transfer of body fat. This breast augmentation procedure might not be for all, but it could work wonderfully for the ideal candidate. It is used frequently during breast reconstruction, and is beginning to be used on a more cosmetic basis. A patient's body fat is removed using Liposuction from a problem area, such as the abdomen, hips, or thighs. It is then injected into the patient's breasts. If you are only mildly dissatisfied with your current bust size and prefer a natural look, this may be a good breast augmentation option for you. Perhaps you only want to increase size by 1/2 to 1 full cup size, and don't particularly like the look of an "implant". This procedure uses your own body fat, so there is no introduction of a foreign object into your body. However, as with any procedure, there are risks. The most amount of fat recommended for injection is 250cc. There is no guarantee how much of the fat will survive the overall transfer, and some of it will most likely die off.

Choosing your surgeon carefully can minimize the potential for complications in the course of and after your breast augmentation procedure. Look for referrals from your health care professional and recommendations from friends who have had cosmetic procedures done. Speak to a selection of surgeons, choosing the one who you feel takes your concerns and questions most seriously and spends time going over options and explaining things you don't quite understand. Locating a good surgeon is the key to getting yourself a great new look.