Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation (augmentation mammoplasty) is a surgical procedure that increases breast size and enhances shape by placing implants beneath the breast tissue or chest muscle. It can restore lost volume after pregnancy or weight loss and create more balanced body proportions.
How Does Surgery Work?
Before surgery, a consultation determines the best implant type, size, and placement based on your chest anatomy and goals. During the procedure, an incision is made — typically in the fold under the breast — and a pocket is created either under the breast tissue or behind the pectoral muscle. The chosen implant is placed into position and incisions are closed, often with dissolvable sutures. Most breast augmentations are performed under general anesthesia and take about 1–2 hours.
Are You a Good Candidate?
You may be a good candidate if you are an adult in good health who wishes to enhance breast volume for aesthetic reasons, improve breast proportion, or restore fullness after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight changes. Candidates should have realistic expectations and be prepared to follow pre- and post-operative care instructions. A personalized consultation helps confirm suitability and discuss implant options.
Why Consider Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation can improve physical proportions, boost confidence, and help clothes fit more harmoniously. For many women, restoring or enhancing breast volume can also improve self-esteem and overall body balance — particularly when natural breast tissue is considered insufficient for aesthetic goals.
Before and after Breast Augmentation
Disclaimer: These photos are published for illustrative purposes only to provide information on the nature of the procedure. They do not constitute a guarantee of results.
Frequently Asked Questions
The operation typically lasts about 1–2 hours under general anesthesia, depending on implant choice and technique.
Common incision sites include under the breast crease (inframammary), around the areola (periareolar), or occasionally from the armpit (transaxillary) to help conceal scars.
Scars are usually placed in discreet areas and tend to fade over time. Their visibility depends on incision location and individual healing.
Most patients wear a supportive bra for 1–2 weeks, avoid strenuous activity for 6–8 weeks, and return to light work within 2–3 weeks. Swelling and tenderness diminish over subsequent weeks.
Implants are not lifetime devices. Silicone implants may need evaluation after about 10–15 years and replacement if changes occur. Saline implants usually require replacement if rupture happens.
Yes — during your consultation, surgeons assess symmetry and can tailor implant size or placement to achieve a more balanced appearance.
While many procedures are successful, risks include infection, bleeding, changes in nipple sensation, implant position shifts, and capsular contracture (scar tightening around the implant). These risks are discussed during a full consultation.
