Breast augmentation enlargement using breast implants is one of the most common plastic surgery operations performed in the United States and the number of women seeking breast enlargement continues to increase. In , there were approximately , breast augmentations performed by plastic surgeons. The continued popularity of breast augmentation is a testament to the high levels of patient satisfaction achieved with the operation.
Even though patients who undergo breast enlargement come from a variety of backgrounds, most describe feelings of improved self-image, increased self-esteem, and better interpersonal skills after surgery.
Women may elect to undergo breast augmentation for many reasons. Some women merely want to increase the size of their breasts. Others may want to improve how they look in clothing or a swimsuit.
In many cases, patients may be self-conscious about their breast size or shape following pregnancy, breast feeding, or massive weight loss.
In these situations, breast implants can help restore the natural volume and contour of the breast. While not all cancer patients feel a desire to rebuild the breast s following a mastectomy, a combination of implant placement and other breast reconstruction techniques can help restore the appearance of one or both breasts as naturally as possible.
