Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation

Breast enlargement, known as augmentation mammoplasty, can enhance the body contour of a woman. This procedure may also be used to improve the loss of breast volume following pregnancy and nursing. Additionally, the operation may help balance breast asymmetries. Saline filled or silicone gel implants may be surgically implanted by three standard routes with placement either above or below the chest muscle. The standard routes are periareolar (around the areola), inframammary (lower breast folds), and transaxillary (arm pits). 

The implant is composed of an outer flexible, silicone shell, and filled with either saline or silicone gel. The outer surface may be smooth or textured. Implants also have various sizes, profiles and shapes to meet the individual needs of each woman, discuss what is right for you with Dr Tran.

While breast augmentation will enlarge the breasts, the surgery will not alter underlying basic breast shape and form. Major asymmetries may be improved but will not be completely corrected with breast enlargement alone. A noticeable difference in the size, shape, or orientation of the two breasts is considered normal and is actually the rule. If breast size and/or nipple position asymmetries are severe, additional procedures to further improve symmetry may be necessary such as a breast lift or reduction to one side.

Who is a Candidate for Breast Augmentation?

Intended Results of Breast Augmentation

Procedure Description for Breast Augmentation

Recuperation and Healing for Breast Augmentation

Other Options for Breast Augmentation

Risks of Surgery