Despite the ongoing controversy regarding silicone breast implants, breast augmentation remains one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. Utilizing inflatable saline implants, breast enhancement can be performed with minimal risks. Patients with underdeveloped, asymetric or sagging breasts can achieve significant improvement in appearance with the placement of implants behind the breast tissue or chest wall muscles.
Incisions are inconspicuous and postoperative recovery ranges from four to ten days.
Complications such as infection, bleeding, and hardening of the breast are uncommon. Mammograms are indicated before surgery in certain patients to rule out breast diseases. Size and placement vary according to desire, amount of breast tissue present and physical size of patient. Dr. Robert H. Sorosky. All photos are of actual patients and may not be used without permission.