Breast augmentation enlargement using breast implants is one of the most common plastic surgery operations performed in the United States and the number of women seeking breast enlargement continues to increase. In , there were approximately , breast augmentations performed by plastic surgeons. The continued popularity of breast augmentation is a testament to the high levels of patient satisfaction achieved with the operation. Even though patients who undergo breast enlargement come from a variety of backgrounds, most describe feelings of improved self-image, increased self-esteem, and better interpersonal skills after surgery.
Women may elect to undergo breast augmentation for many reasons. Some women merely want to increase the size of their breasts. Others may want to improve how they look in clothing or a swimsuit. In many cases, patients may be self-conscious about their breast size or shape following pregnancy, breast feeding, or massive weight loss. In these situations, breast implants can help restore the natural volume and contour of the breast.
While not all cancer patients feel a desire to rebuild the breast s following a mastectomy, a combination of implant placement and other breast reconstruction techniques can help restore the appearance of one or both breasts as naturally as possible. Everyone has their own personal reasons for considering breast augmentation, and our board-certified plastic surgeons are here to discuss how to make your goals a reality. Several choices confront the patient who is thinking about breast augmentation.
Depending on who your surgeon is, Dr. Jerome Liu or Dr. Tom Liu will walk you through the decision making process and help you select an implant and operative procedure to help you achieve your goals. The pre-operative decisions can be divided into: implant type silicone gel versus saline , implant size, pocket placement above or below muscle , and incision inframammary fold, peri-areolar, or axillary. We aim to deliver results that exceed your expectations while maintaining a very natural look.
Our plastic surgeon will discuss all of your options with you, and a large part of the initial consultation will be focused on describing the implants, answering your questions, and helping you determine which size and type of implant is the best option for your needs.
