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What is Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation (also called breast enlargement, augmentation mammoplasty, or a “boob job”) is a plastic surgery procedure that enhances your natural breast size and shape.

The most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States, this breast enhancement procedure can increase the size of your natural bust or replace volume that’s been lost with age, weight loss, pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

There are a few different breast augmentation options, but the procedure is usually performed with breast implants. Implants come in a range of diameters, volumes, and projections (how far the breast extends from the chest wall), and your surgeon can help you decide on the one that’s most appropriate for your body and goals.

Related: 5 Things to Know About Choosing the Right Implant Size
These flexible devices, filled with either silicone gel or saline (saltwater), are inserted via an incision around the nipples (periareolar), under the breasts (in the inframammary fold), or in the armpit (transaxillary) and placed under or over the pectoral muscle.

Augmentation can also be done via breast fat transfer, in which your surgeon removes excess fat from one area (like the belly or thighs) via liposuction and then injects it into the breasts. In some cases, implants are paired with fat transfer, because the fat can help the implant sit more naturally.

If you’re also concerned about sagging, breast implants can be paired with a breast lift, which elevates sagging breasts and raises the nipple for a perkier look.

Breast Implants	Breast Fat Transfer	Breast Lift with Implants	Breast Lift
Worth Rating: 95%	Worth Rating: 87%	Worth Rating: 91%	Worth Rating: 94%
Average Cost: $6,400	Average Cost: $9,275	Average Cost: $8,900	Average Cost: $7,775
Downtime: 1 week of downtime	Downtime: 2-5 days of downtime	Downtime: 1 week of downtime	Downtime: 1 week of downtime
Anesthesia: General Anesthesia	Anesthesia: Sedation and Twilight	Anesthesia: General Anesthesia	Anesthesia: General Anesthesia

Surgery Process

Step 1: Your surgeon will start by making an incision around the nipple, in the fold under your breast, or in the armpit.

Step 2: Then they will create a pocket, either above (subglandular) or below (submuscular) your chest muscles, and place the implants. The incision is closed with layers of internal stitches, and the skin is closed with stitches, skin adhesive, or surgical tape.

Step 3: The whole surgery takes about an hour and doesn’t require an overnight stay in the hospital.

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