Breast augmentation is more correctly known as augmentation mammoplasty. It is a surgical process that increases both the size and shape of a woman’s breast. There may be several reasons for the procedure to be undertaken:

a) to develop breast shape for personal reasons.
b) to enlarge breasts which are perceived to be too small.
c) to correct any reduction in breast size following breastfeeding.
d) to reconstruct breasts following surgery for disease.

The operation can enhance your appearance and boost your confidence, but it may not change the way you look to match an idealistic image, or affect the way others interact with you. Before you embark on surgery, it is advisable to carefully consider what you hope to achieve from the procedure, and discuss these thoughts with your surgeon.

There are two types of breast implant – either a silicone shell filled with silicone gel, or a silicone shell filled with saline (a saltwater solution).

Women with extremely large, pendulous breasts may suffer from a number of medical complaints caused by the heavy weight. These can range from back and neck pain, irritable skin and breathing problems to skeletal disfigurement. Bra straps are prone to leave marks on the shoulders and women with excessively large breasts can feel uncomfortable and embarrassed.

To help women in these circumstances, breast reduction, or reduction mammaplasty (the technical term), is available. During this procedure, fat, glandular tissue and skin are taken from the breasts to make them firmer, smaller and lighter. A by-product may also be a smaller areola (the area of darker skin surrounding the nipple). The objective is to leave the patient with smaller, well-proportioned breasts, in keeping with the rest of their body.

Having read this summary, women considering breast reduction will have a basic understanding of the operation, to know when it can help, how it’s performed, and what outcomes may be expected. Of course, all concerns can’t possibly be dealt with here. Every individual is unique.

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