When to Consider Breast Augmentation

• If you want a better proportioned or more appealing figure
• If you wish your clothes fit better
• When pregnancy, weight loss or aging has affected the size and shape of your breasts
• To restore symmetry if one of your breasts is smaller than the other

How is a breast augmentation procedure performed?

In breast augmentation using implants, your surgeon makes an incision, lifts the breast tissue, creates a pocket in the chest/breast area and places an implant in the pocket.

Where will my breast implants be placed?

Multiple factors, including your anatomy and your surgeon's recommendations, will determine how your breast implant is inserted and positioned. The implant is placed in a pocket either:

• Underneath the pectoral muscle, which is located between the breast tissue and chest wall.
• Underneath the breast tissue and on top of the pectoral muscle.

• Breast implants are placed either above or below the pectoral muscle.

  Placement of the implant underneath the pectoral muscle may interfere less with mammograms and breast-feeding. Your plastic surgeon will discuss this with you.