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What exactly is Breast Augmentation? Our medical encyclopedia can get you started in your journey to learn more about this procedure. Continue your research by choosing one of the procedure sections to the left.

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Breast Augmentation Definition


Alternate Names for Breast Augmentation:
Augmentation mammoplasty

Definition

Breast augmentation is a surgery to increase the size or change the shape of your breasts.

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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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