Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that artificially enlarges the breasts. The procedure can involve placing saline implants either behind the breast tissue or under the chest muscle. It can be done by transferring fat from another part of the body to the breasts. The aim is to create a fuller breast and larger cup size.
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure often done as a way to increase confidence. It is also performed as a reconstructive procedure for patients who have undergone surgeries affecting the breasts such as mastectomies. In the case of a patient who has undergone a mastectomy, a tissue expander may be used temporarily to create space for the permanent implant.
