Women with small or underdeveloped breasts who wish to enhance their appearance may choose to have a procedure called breast augmentation mammoplasty.

A fuller body contour can be safely achieved through the placement of implants directly under the breast tissue or beneath the chest wall muscle. In 1992, the Food and Drug Administration made silicone-filled breast implants unavailable for most breast surgery. Implants that are filled with saline or salt-water are now being used for breast augmentation procedures. Currently, researchers are investigating materials other than silicone and saline to use for implants, but these are not available to the general public at this time.

Your surgeon will suggest a saline or silicone implant size that fits your frame well and that helps you to achieve the look you desire.

Women have reported a high degree of satisfaction with these implants. The FDA provides detailed information on saline implants, however information is available through the sugeons at The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery®. Small incisions are made so that the implant can be inserted. These small incisions may be made in the crease under the breast or under the nipple. The implant is then filled with saline to achieve the desired size and shape of the breast. The surgery can be performed as an outpatient under general anesthesia and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

After your procedure, the physicians at The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery® may offer a visit to your home by a plastic surgery nurse, trained to assist in your recovery. Most patients can return to work within 5-6 days following surgery. Sutures are removed in 7 to ten days and your surgeon may recommend a surgical support bra. Exercise and other strenuous activities may be resumed in about one month.

For more information contact the The Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery® by calling Houston Local 713-799-9999