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Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to increase the size of the breasts. It is usually performed to enlarge small, underdeveloped breasts or breasts that have decreased in size after pregnancy. It can also be performed in cases of breast deformity, or where one breast has not developed in proper symmetry with the other. When a breast is lost due to breast cancer, breast reconstruction may also be possible. There are several types of incision techniques that can be considered for breast augmentation. The incision type used generally depends on the surgeon's technique. Once the incision is made, the surgeon will lift breast tissue up and down to create a pocket. This pocket will either be under the tissue or underneath the chest wall muscle. Once the pocket is created, the surgeon will place a breast implant inside. Traditionally, this procedure has been accomplished by using a flexible plastic envelope containing a silicone gel. However, there have recently been concerns raised about the safety of silicone implants. While further research is being done, new patients desiring breast augmentation are restricted to saline-filled implants. Breast augmentation surgery can usually be done in one-day surgery as an outpatient procedure. Most women are able to return to work in four days. For more information, contact a board certified plastic surgeon.
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