General Cosmetic Surgery Information About Breast Augmentation

If you are thinking of having breast augmentation, you might like to have some basic information about this particular type of cosmetic surgery.

What is Breast Augmentation?

The plastic surgery procedure known as breast augmentation, or augmentation mammaplasty, is usually performed to give you larger, fuller breasts. In many cases, a cosmetic surgeon will do breast augmentation to restore breasts to a pre-pregnancy/childbirth condition.

This plastic surgery procedure involves the use of implants to achieve fuller, sometimes larger breasts. Breast augmentation with implants may be performed following illness or injury. You are a good candidate for breast augmentation if you are in good overall health with reasonable expectations about what this plastic surgery procedure can accomplish.

Breast augmentation can:

Add to your self confidence and self esteem by enhancing your self image

Increase both the fullness and the projection of your breasts if there is sagging or drooping

Enhance the balance and symmetry of your figure

There are basically two types of commonly used breast implants: silicone and saline.

During the breast enlargement or breast enhancement surgery, the cosmetic surgeon will make strategically placed incisions and insert the breast implants. This surgery gives you many options! Before the procedure, you will be able to choose, with the help of your cosmetic surgeon, the size, shape and type of implants you wish.

It is important to note that most health insurance providers will not cover the costs of breast augmentation if it is done solely for appearance sake, because it is considered an elective surgery; which simply means a procedure that is not medically necessary. However, many plastic surgeons will work out a reasonable and affordable payment plan with you, and there are lending institutions that specialize in loans for cosmetic surgery procedures.

If you are unhappy with your breasts and wish for a larger, fuller and/or more symmetrical bust, talk to a Bozeman cosmetic surgeon today. They can answer your questions about breast augmentation, a breast reduction, and a breast lift.