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The Benefits of Breast Augmentation

August 23, 2006 -

Breast augmentation has become increasingly popular with women — especially mothers in their thirties –over the years because it offers so many benefits.

“Augmentation offers a woman results unparalleled by any bra. No matter what she is or isn’t wearing, her breasts are a part of her appearance,” said Dr. Mark Jewell.

Last year, approximately 365,000 women underwent breast augmentation surgery - a nine percent increase from the previous year. In fact, breast augmentation procedures are second only to liposuction in popularity among women.

What Breast Augmentation Can Do For You

• Breast augmentation may help to bring the body into proportion. A plastic surgeon will measure the bust line and breast size - taking into consideration the natural shape and skin elasticity - to determine the implant size that will help a woman achieve the most natural-looking results.

• Breast augmentation can also be used to achieve symmetry in women with volume differences in their natural breasts.

• Women with naturally small breasts often see significant results after a breast augmentation procedure, especially because the tighter skin helps create a “perky” breast appearance.

Additional benefits of breast augmentation surgery include enhanced cleavage and minimal scarring. Although breast augmentation cannot create cleavage in those whose natural breasts are spaced far apart, it can achieve volume, which can be boosted with a push-up bra.

Also, surgeons are able to minimize scarring by hiding the incisions in the crease of the breast or armpit, and also the navel.

Considering breast augmentation? Please contact us to learn more about your options or to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.

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