Breast Augmentation (also called augmentation mammaplasty) is a cosmetic procedure that uses implants to enlarge and shape the breasts. Your new look will bring you greater freedom with fashion and may give your self-image a boost as well.

Women who choose to have breast augmentation surgery do so to improve their self-image. Some feel dissatisfied because their breasts never developed to a size that meets their expectations.
 

Often, women want the procedure to restore their natural breast volume, which may be decreased as a result of pregnancy, weight loss or aging.

The best reason is to feel better about yourself.

If you are a woman with overly large breasts, breast reduction surgery can be a tremendously life enhancing option. Having the procedure will give you far more that just smaller, firmer breasts.

You'll also get significant relief from many physical and emotional discomforts, a new sense of freedom in your exercise and physical activity, and the ability to wear a greater variety of clothing styles. In fact, off all the procedures that plastic surgeons perform, breast reduction ranks among the highest in patient satisfaction.

Breast Reduction, also called reduction mammaplasty, is a procedure that removes excess breast tissue and skin, making your breasts more proportional to the rest of your body. The areola (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple) may be reduced as well.

You may be a good candidate for breast reduction if you have any of the following conditions:

• Back, neck or shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts
• Skin irritation beneath the breasts
• Indentations in your shoulders caused by tight bra straps
• One breast that is much larger that the other

Some insurance companies will pay for breast reduction to relieve medical symptoms.