Plastic Surgery Terms

Breast Augmentation / Breast Implants Surgery / Boob Job

Breast augmentation, or breast implants surgery, is an advanced cosmetic surgical procedure that increases the size of the breasts while enhancing the shape, adding volume and correcting breast asymmetry. Breast augmentation involves the use of silicone or saline breast implants, which are placed either directly under the breast tissue or behind the breast muscle. Breast implants surgery can be performed through a variety of incisions to minimize postoperative scarring.

Breast augmentation is generally performed on women who are unhappy with the size and shape of their natural breasts or are looking to restore the volume of their breasts following pregnancy, weight loss or due to aging. Breast augmentation Baltimore patients are free to choose their implant type, shape and size in order to achieve their desired aesthetic outcome. Breast augmentation surgery can also be combined with the breast lift procedure for patients with extremely saggy breasts.

See before / after photos of breast augmentation at the Maryland Plastic Surgery Center

Plastic Surgery Terms

Breast Augmentation / Breast Implants Surgery / Boob Job

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