Reasons for Breast Augmentation

When your doctor informs you that you need the Breast Augmentation procedure performed it can be scary. Learn exactly what the procedure involves, the reasons it needs to be performed and what the next steps could be.

Why Breast Augmentation is Performed


Alternate Names for Breast Augmentation:
Augmentation mammoplasty

Reasons for Procedure
  • Cosmetic reasons-to increase breast size, make breasts symmetric, or improve breast shape and/or contour
  • Reconstructive reasons-to increase the size of breasts that have been injured or after surgery (eg, following mastectomy for breast cancer)



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Learn what Breast Augmentation is
What Is
Learn what the procedure is. Find out how it is performed.
Reasons For Breast Augmentation
Reasons For
Find out why and when this procedure should be done.
Breast Augmentation Complications
Complications
Learn about possible complications and what might increase the risk of them.
Breast Augmentation Details
What to Expect
Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards.
Breast Augmentation Results
Results
What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results.
When to Contact Doctor about Breast Augmentation
Call Your Doctor
What to look out for and when to call your doctor after a procedure has been done.

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