Breast Augmentation Surgery - A Complete Consumer Guide

Breast augmentation is changing the shape of the world. Also known as augmentation mammoplasty, breast augmentation has been a growing area of plastic surgery every year for the past 10 years.

These articles provide information about breast augmentation, breast implants, various types of breast surgery and other related topics.

Am I a Candidate for Breast Implants?

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What You Need to Know About Breast Augmentation

Cosmetic breast surgery gives you a lot of individualized options for changing the size and shape of your breasts. Surgical methods and breast-implant technology have improved dramatically in recent years: breast augmentation is less invasive, with more options and better post-surgical results. Get the details on breast augmentation procedures.

Are You a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation?

Knowing what's involved and what to expect are important first steps in making a decision about breast augmentation. This article gives you some food for thought when considering whether or what type of breast augmentation is best for you. Learn more about breast augmentation.

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Breast Augmentation Cost

Costs vary over a wide range depending upon the plastic surgeon, your region, the type and extent of your procedure and other factors. While it is impossible to give you an accurate prediction for an individual breast augmentation, this article gives you a good idea of the average costs and the factors to consider in predicting what a surgeon will charge for your desired procedure. Is the cost of breast augmentation feasible for you?

Breast Implants Consumer Guide

The vast majority of breast augmentation procedures today use breast implants. You have options in implant size, type and even location, based on your individual needs. The Breast Implant Consumer Guide in this website gives you general information, specific options, detailed procedures, and more. Go to the Breast Implants Consumer Guide.

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Breast Implant Placement:

• Subglandular or above the pectoral muscles
• Partial submuscular or partially behind the muscles
• Complete submuscular or completely behind the muscles

Breast Implant Incisions:

• Under the breast (inframammary incision)
• Around the nipple (periareolar incision)
• In the arm pit (transaxillary incision)
• In the navel area (transumbilical or TUBA incision)

Related Topics

• Breast enlargement home page
• Breast implants and the FDA
• Saline vs. silicone breast implants
• Nipple surgery
• Breast sensitivity
• Breasts home page
• Mommy makeover

[page updated June 2008]