The plastic surgery procedure to enlarge and enhance the shape of the breasts is breast augmentation . Currently, only saline breast implants are available for use in breast augmentation in the United States of America. Women who seek breast augmentation have small breasts, asymmetry of the breasts, or have lost volume and shape of their breasts after pregnancy. Options for placement of the breast implant is either behind the breast or its underlying muscles. Particular to saline breast implants there is a small risk of deflation and wrinkling.
Scar tissue forms around the breast implant.
This is normal. If the scar thickens, the breast will feel firmer than normal and possibly somewhat uncomfortable. Infection and bleeding are small risk factors in breast augmentation and treatment may require a second operation. Nipple sensation may change. There is no evidence that breast implants affect fertility, pregnancy, or the ability to nurse.