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Breast Augmentation
For many years now, breast augmentation has been one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, giving women the prospect of safely reshaping or enlarging their breasts. Whether you want to show off the latest fashions or reclaim your figure, breast enhancement surgery's modern techniques permit you to have safe and dramatic results.

How is the Breast Augmentation procedure performed?
Several variations of the procedure exist, but all consist of making a small incision in the skin (in one of four locations) and placing a specially designed implant under the breast tissue or muscle. The four locations the incisions can be made are medically known as Periareolar (around the nipple area), Inframammary (beneath the breast) Axillary (in a skin crease under the arm), and Transumbilical (within the belly-button). These methods keep scars as inconspicuous as possible.

There are many types of implants. The two main categories are those that are filled with saline and those that contain a silicone gel like substance. Implants can have a smooth surface or textured and have a round or oval shape. A personal consultation with your surgeon will help determine which of the above variations are right for you.