This procedure is done to increase the size and shape of the breast. Silicon or saline filled implants are placed under the muscle or below the breast tissue.
The size of the implant depends on the skin laxity and amount of breast tissue.
Augmentation mammoplasty helps to correct a reduction in breast volume after pregnancy.
Helps to improve body contour of women, whose breast size is small.
Ideal Candidates for breast augmentation are women who look for improvement in the way they look.
Specific problems associated with this procedure are capsular contracture, when the scar or capsule around the implant begins to tighten. They can be treated by scoring of the scar tissue.
Some women develop infection around the implant, most often seen within a week after surgery. Certain cases, the implant may need to be removed.