Breast augmentation is one of the most common procedures performed by plastic surgeons today.  The goal of  surgery is no only to make the breast bigger, but it is also an opportunity to improve the shape, symmetry,and overall appearance of the breast.  Ideally the enhancement should be proportional to the patients overall body and as natural in both appearance and feeling as possible.

The procedure is usually done with anesthesia on an outpatient basis.  Discomfort is minimal and analgesics are usually only needed for the first 24 hours.  Normal day to day activities within 3-5 days, most non physical jobs by 5 days.  Heavy exercise may be resumed within 4 weeks.   The appearance of the breast is initially full and swollen.  As the swelling resides the breast begins to feel and appear softer and more natural.

When having breast augmentation , there are numerous options with respect  to the size, shape, position of the implant as well as location of the incision.  Always obtain as much  information as you can and make sure your surgeon has the training to be able to help make the right decision for you.  There is no one operation or implant that is right for everybody because every patient is different.

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