San Diego Breast Enlargement

Breast enlargement is also known as 'Augmentation mammoplasty'. All breast surgery today is performed with saline filled implants that consist of a silicone shell filled with sterile saltwater. In case the implant ruptures or leaks, Saline filled implants are safe because the body absorbs the saline solution. Silicone gel implants are not proven to be safe.

Women who are opting for the breast enlargement should have realistic expectation of the outcome. The outcome will depend upon individual factors such as health, the chest structure and the shape of the body, the type of surgical procedure and the size of implant, prior breast surgery, and the skill and experience of the surgical team.

Prior to the surgery, an individual should question the doctor regarding the risk or complications involved in breast augmentation, the size, shape and texture of implant, the contents of implant, the remedial measures if anything go wrong with the surgery, and the time of recovery. The surgeon should also check the medical records of the patient. Any weight reduction program or future planning of pregnancy should be told to the surgeon because this can affect the long-term result of breast enlargement.

The implant is placed either under the breast tissue or the chest muscle beneath the breast.

The common complications associated with this surgery are: breast pain, breast hardness and numbness in the nipples that may last for years. Some individuals may also develop an infection that may require the removal of the implants for several months until the infection clears. If implants leak, rupture, wrinkle, or change shape, a second surgery is required to replace the implants.

Though there is no scientific evidence that breast augmentation can cause breast cancer, the breast implants can make it technically difficult to detect breast cancer on a mammogram.