Breast augmentation, also called augmentation mammaplasy, involves surgical placement of an implant behind each breast to increase its volume and enhance its shape. Following breast enlargement, it may be easier to find clothing that fits you well, and you may feel more confident about your appearance.

Considering Breast Augmentation
Many women choose to have their breast enlarged in order to satisfy their own desire for a fuller bustline. Breast augmentation can enhance your breast size and shape, and give you the more proportional figure that you always wanted.

Am I a good candidate for breast augmentation?
One or more of the following feelings or conditions may indicate that you are a good candidate for the procedure:
• You are bothered by the feeling that your breasts are too small
• Clothes that fit well around your hips are often too large at the bustline
• You feel self-conscious wearing a swimsuit or form-fitting top
• Your breasts have become smaller and lost their firmness after having children
• Weight loss has changed the size and shape of your breasts
• One of your breasts is noticeably smaller than the other

Breast augmentation can be performed at any age after the breasts are fully developed. A good candidate for breast enlargement is emotionally mature, understands her personal motivations and has realistic goals for the procedure.

What type of implants will be used?
In 1992, because further studdies were needed to establish the safety of breast implants, the Food and Drug Administration decided that silicone-gel-filled implants would not be generally available for cosmetic breast enlargement. Currently, all women undergoing breast augmentation receive saline-filled implants which consist if a silicone shell filled with sterile saltwater. New scientific data on the safety of breast implants is rapidly being collected. In the future, it is possible that additional types of filler materials may be able to provide you with the latest information.