Breast Enlargement surgery (Augmentation Mammoplasty)

Breast augmentation is a procedure that alters the size and shape of a women?s breasts. It is done for a number of reasons: a woman may feel that her breasts are too small or they may have developed asymmetrically leaving one breast smaller than the other or a woman may have "lost her breasts" after pregnancy or need reconstruction following surgery.



A woman's own anatomy determines the best method of inserting and positioning the implant. Most implants are placed beneath the pectoral muscle. Both smooth and textured saline implants are used. Both round and tear-drop shaped implants are available, depending on the patient?s desires and breast shape.



This procedure takes around two hours and is done under general anesthesia. Insurance will not cover this procedure unless it is done as part of the post-mastectomy reconstruction. Medication will control the pain and discomfort that patients usually experience for around 1-2 weeks. Recovery time varies but plan on 1 week before you can drive or work (or do anything that requires lifting your arms) and 3-4 weeks before you can participate in sports activities. The breast shape improves for several months following surgery.