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What is the definition or description of: breast augmentation?

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Breast Augmentation: Breast augmentation is enlargement of the breasts with breast implants. Both saline and silicone gel filled breast implants are deemed safe and effective by the us fda. Both have advantages and disadvantages, so be certain to find a board certified plastic surgeon in your area who has experience with breast augmentation for your consultation.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Samuel Sohn answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Breast Augmentation: Breast augmentation involves medical devices or fat grafts placed under the breast to augment the size, shape and projection of the breast. Implants come in saline or silicone formulations, and can be placed through a variety of incisions, to be inserted above or below the pectoralis muscle.

Answered 11/2/2015

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Breast Augmentation: Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to increase the size of the breast. It is commonly done with implants (saline or gel) or with fat transfer. There are advantages and disadvantages for these options.

Answered 7/3/2017

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Breast enlargement: This is an intentional increase in the size of the breast achieved via a variety of approaches which may include natural (weight gain or puberty), external appliances (brava), and/or surgery with implants (saline or silicone), flaps, or grafts (fat injections).

Answered 1/12/2013

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Surgical enhancement: Breast augmentation is one of the most common procedures performed by plastic surgeons. It is typically done to enhance the size of a woman's breasts using saline or silicone filled implants. Implants can be placed above or below the chest muscles and a variety of incisions can be used. Implants can also be shaped or round, textured or smooth. Fat cells can also be used during fat transfer.

Answered 4/15/2015

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Mainly Implants: Most people refer to saline or silicone gel breast implant usage when they discuss breast augmentation surgery. These implants are used to increase breast size. Fat injection is an option that is being discussed more frequently.

Answered 3/23/2013

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Bigger breasts: Any procedure that makes the breasts larger. Any procedure that needs to be done in addition to this (i.e. A lift) is not included under this term.

Answered 12/10/2013

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