The shape and size of the breasts prior to surgery will influence both the recommended treatment and the final results. If the breasts are not the same size or shape before surgery, it is unlikely that they will be completely symmetrical afterward. Silicone gel-filled implants are no longer widely available for purely cosmetic breast augmentation. Saline-filled breast implants are still widely available for cosmetic breast augmentation. The FDA is expected to review the safety of saline-filled breast implants sometime in 1995 or 1996.
All breast implants are subject to device tracking according to federal law.
Breast enlargement is accomplished by inserting a breast implant either behind the breast tissue or under the chest muscles. Incisions are made to keep scars as inconspicuous as possible, usually under the breast, around the lower part of the areola, or in the armpit. The method of inserting and positioning breast implants will depend on your preferences, your anatomy and your surgeon s recommendation. Alternative treatment would consist of not undergoing the surgical procedure, the use of external breast prostheses or padding, or the transfer of other body tissues to enlarge breast size. Every surgical procedure involves a certain amount of risk and it is important that you understand the risks involved with augmentation mammaplasty.