It seems like every time you turn around, someone is talking about breast enlargement surgery, or breast augmentation. This is a common type of cosmetic surgery. Depending on why a woman is having the surgery, there are many risks and benefits involved. Here I will give a general idea of breast enlargement surgery and its risks and benefits.

Women decide on breast enlargement surgery for many reasons. Many women choose breast enlargement surgery because they feel their breasts are too small. Other women lose some volume after pregnancy or their breasts become smaller after losing weight. Women who have had breast cancer may also consider breast enlargement surgery in order to reshape their breasts.

Once you have thoroughly discussed your reasons for the breast enlargement surgery with the surgeon and have decided to have the procedure, one of the first decisions of breast enlargement surgery is placement of the implants. The implant will go either under or over the pectoralis muscle in the breast. In general thin, small breasted women may be better off having the implant placed under the muscle.

Considering the implants themselves is also another issue. Of course, the implants will be made out of saline since silicone implants were banned by the FDA in 1992. The shape of the implant is also something to think about. There are two shapes of implants: round and teardrop. Although the teardrop is shaped more like a natural breast, doctors often recommend the round because they tend to give better results.

Naturally you are going to want to choose the volume of the implant. This will determine the size that your breasts will become after the breast enlargement surgery. Only you can decide how large you would like your breasts to be. The best way for you to determine the size you would like your breasts to be is to place implant sizers in your bra. This will give you an idea of the results of the breast enlargement surgery.

There are many risks involved with breast enlargement surgery. Saline implants may leak which may result in more surgery to replace them. The implant could also rupture which could ultimately alter the shape of your breast. Additionally, a tightening of scar tissue around the implant, called capsular contracture, could occur. This may require extra surgery to remove scar tissue.

Do not let the risks frighten you. There are individual benefits to breast enlargement surgery. If you are self-conscious about the size of your breasts, breast enlargement surgery may allow you to feel more confident about yourself. Women who have had breast cancer and use breast enlargement surgery to reshape their breast(s) may no longer feel that they have lost part of their womanhood.

Even though I have not covered all of the issues associated with breast enlargement surgery, my goal was to give you some food for thought. Breast enlargement surgery involves much careful deliberation. Talk to your doctor to determine if breast enlargement surgery is the right option for you.