If you often wish that your breasts were larger, fuller or more shapely, breast augmentation surgery may be the right choice for you.  Breast Augmentation, also called Augmentation Mammaplasty is a cosmetic procedure that uses implants to enlarge and shape the breasts.  Your new look will bring you greater freedom with fashion and may give your self image a boost as well.

IS BREAST AUGMENTATION RIGHT FOR ME?

Woman who choose to have beast augmentation surgery do so to improve their self image.  Some feel dissatisfied because their breasts never developed to a size that meets their expectations.  Others want to bring balance to a breast that is somewhat smaller than the other.  Often women want the procedure to restore their natural breast volume, which may have decreased as a result of pregnancy, weight loss or aging.

Any one of the following feelings or conditions may indicate that you are a good candidate for breast augmentation:

• You are bothered by the feeling that your breasts are too small.
• Weight loss has changed the size and shape of your breasts.
• After having children, your breasts have become smaller and have their firmness.
• Dresses that fit well around your hips are often too large for your bust line. 
• One of your breasts is noticeably smaller than the other.
• You feel self-conscious wearing a swimsuit or form fitting top.

In addition there are several musts for anyone considering breast augmentation:

• If you are a young woman, your breast development must be complete.
• You must be emotionally mature and fully understand your own motivations for wanting the procedure (the best reason is to feel better about yourself)
• You must have realistic expectations, knowing that the procedure can bring improvement, but not perfection.

HOW IS BREAST AUGMENTATION PERFORMED?

The technique used for your surgery depends not only your surgeon's preferences, but also on your desired results.  The incision is small and is usually made in one of the three locations: underneath the breast just above the crease; around the lower edge of the areola or within the armpit.

Incisions are made to keep scars as inconspicuous as possible, either underneath the breast just above the crease, around the areola or in the armpit. Once the incision is made, the surgeon creates a pocket into which the implant is inserted.  This pocket is made either directly behind the breast tissue or beneath the pectoral muscle located below the breast tissue and above the chest wall.

	The breast implant is placed either: b) underneath the chest wall muscle  -or-  c) directly behind the breast tissue.
After surgery, scars with fade with time.

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This information is intended to act only as an introduction to the Breast Augmentation procedure, it is not a substitute for the in depth information you will receive during your consultation visit with Dr. Peterson who, as a board certified Plastic Surgeon, has over 20 years of experience performing this procedure.

A detailed brochure is available through Dr. Peterson's office. Your personal wishes and questions may be submitted either by E-MAIL plasticsurgeryhouston@msn.com or with a quick phone call to Dr. Peterson's office to schedule an appointment. Your inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

Robert Dickey Peterson, MD.  (281) 893-4144
Email to plasticsurgeryhouston@msn.com
Texas Medical Arts Tower, Red Oak Drive, Suite 500.  Houston, Texas.