Breast augmentation surgery / breast enhancement surgery / breast mammoplasty / breast enlargement surgery -whatever name you use - it is a surgical procedure to enlarge small breasts or breasts that have lost their fullness.  It may be undertaken to enhance the body shape if breasts are considered too small; to correct a reduction in breast size after pregnancy; to correct a difference in breast size; or breast reconstruction after breast surgery.

Breast augmentation has been available in the United States for over 40 years. However the surgical techniques and implants themselves are constantly being refined, increasing the safety and reliability of the procedure. At this time over two million women have breast implants.

There are two surgical techniques of placing the implants. The first is where the implant is placed under the breast tissue and over the chest muscle (subglandular placement).
The second method is where the implant is placed under the chest muscle and breast tissue. (submuscular or subpectoral placement).
The procedure is usually done under general anesthesia.

Breast augmentation recovery is not a simple process. In most cases, the breasts that you see immediately after breast implant surgery are not indicative of the final results.

It is not until after six to eight weeks of breast implant recovery that the breasts finally take a shape of their own.

Complications -  Like any surgery some complications can occur.  The  most common problem - capsular contracture - occurs if the scar or capsule around the implant begins to tighten.

Male breast implants.  There are no significant physiological differences between male and female breast tissue other than the initial volume. The surgical procedure for male breast augmentation is identical.

Breast augmentation prices vary - but seem to range from $4,000 - $10,000.  Finance is available for breast augmentation. 

Breast augmentation alternatives - are there any? There are some herbal supplements for breast enlargement around that offer outstanding benefits and results.

So - worth checking out before undergoing surgery??