When a woman has small, underdeveloped breasts or when she has lost the natural fullness of her breast after pregnancy, she may seek breast augmentation surgery. Typically this operation not only enhances the entire aesthetic proportion of her body, but also improves her self-esteem and psychological well being.

Breast Enlargement with implants is usually performed under general anesthesia. The incision can be placed in several areas including the mammary fold (under the breast), the periareolar (around the dark skin surrounding the nipple), or the armpit area. A pocket is developed for the implant under the breast tissue or the muscles of the chest wall. Occasionally it may be necessary to perform a breast lift at the same time you do breast augmentation. The final outcome of surgery may be greatly enhanced by this procedure, which places the nipple in a more appropriate position or eliminates excess skin.

The Breast Implants available today for augmentation are saline filled implants or silicone gel filled implants. In the United States for those who are having this operation done for the first time, the only available implant is the saline filled implant. The reason for this is controversies surrounding the safety of silicone for use in elective surgery. To date there is no scientific data that implicates silicone as being a dangerous substance. However, until there is more proof it is best to avoid its use in cases where we have a good alternative implant. This alternative is the saline implant which contains nothing but salt water and cannot harm you in any way, ask your plastic surgeon to completely explain the health risks related to implants.

Once the Breast enhancement surgery is performed you will wear a form-fitting surgical bra for several days. Minimal swelling and discoloration may occur after surgery but they disappear after a few days. You can expect to fully recover from surgery within a week and to return to strenuous exercises in a few weeks. Various degrees of breast firmness may develop after surgery. Speak with your plastic surgeon to find how you can minimize this possibility.

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Dr. Marefat is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that performs Breast Augmentation (Breast Enlargement) in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland including Fredricksburg, Stafford, Woodbridge, Alexandria, Arlington, Mclean, Rockville,and Chevy Chase .

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