Breast Augmentation (Implants) | General Questions About Breast Augmentation
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General Questions About Breast AugmentationWhat is breast augmentation surgery (augmentation mammaplasty)?
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What is breast augmentation surgery (augmentation mammaplasty)?
#Breast augmentation surgery, or augmentation mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure designed to enhance the size, shape, symmetry, and fullness of the breasts using silicone implants or autologous fat transfer.
The procedure addresses congenital micromastia, postpartum breast involution, significant post-weight-loss deflation, or structural breast asymmetry. The surgeon creates a concealed pocket beneath the breast gland or pectoral muscle and inserts an FDA-approved implant, restoring youthful upper-pole fullness, projection, and cleavage.
Surgery takes 60 to 90 minutes under general anesthesia, usually performed as a day-care or single-overnight stay, with patients resuming light activities within one week.
General Questions About Breast AugmentationDo breast implants feel natural to the touch?
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Do breast implants feel natural to the touch?
#Yes, modern sixth-generation cohesive silicone gel implants closely mimic the natural softness, elasticity, and tactile dynamics of youthful glandular breast tissue.
When placed in the submuscular (dual-plane) pocket, the patient’s own pectoralis major muscle and glandular tissue provide a natural soft-tissue cushion over the implant. This eliminates visible implant edges and prevents an artificial feel, allowing the breast to move, flatten, and shift naturally with body posture changes.
Full tactile softness develops over 6 to 12 weeks as the pectoral muscle relaxes and post-surgical edema resolves completely.