Breast Augmentation Surgery
What is breast augmentation and how does it work?
Breast augmentation, sometimes known as “breast aug” or “boob job” by patients, is increasing the size of your breasts with breast implants or fat transfer. This operation can also help to restore breast volume lost due to weight loss or pregnancy, correct natural breast size asymmetry, and achieve a more rounded breast shape.
What augmentation surgery for breasts can do
- Increase your breasts' fullness and projection.
- Breast and hip curves should be more balanced.
- Improve your self-esteem and confidence.
What can't breast augmentation surgery do?
- Breast augmentation will not help if your breasts are badly droopy. For sagging breasts to seem fuller and raised, a breast lift may be combined with a breast augmentation.
- Breast lifting can either be done concurrently with your augmentation or as a separate procedure. This decision will be made with the help of your plastic surgeon.
Who is a good candidate for augmentation of the breasts?
Breast augmentation is a highly personal surgery, so make sure you're doing it for yourself rather than for someone else, even if they've volunteered to pay for it. Patient satisfaction is high, especially when the surgery is requested by the patient.
If you meet the following criteria, you may be a good candidate for breast augmentation:
- You're in good physical shape and aren't pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You've set realistic goals.
- Your breasts have reached their maximum potential.
- You're concerned by the sensation that your breasts aren't big enough.
- You're unhappy with the way your breasts have lost shape and volume as a result of pregnancy, weight loss, or aging.
- You are dissatisfied with the appearance of your upper breast being "empty."
- Your breasts are unbalanced.
- One or both breasts did not develop normally, or they were extended.
What is the price of breast augmentation?
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons' 2020 figures, the average cost of breast augmentation surgery is $4,516. This is only a portion of the entire cost; it excludes anesthesia, operating room facilities, and other related costs. To establish your final charge, please contact the office of your plastic surgeon. The cost of breast augmentation surgery is determined by the surgeon's experience, the treatment performed, and the location of the clinic. Ask your plastic surgeon about patient financing options for breast augmentation.
The following items may be included in the cost of breast augmentation:
- Fees for anesthesia
- Costs of a hospital or surgical institution
- Medical examinations
- Garments to wear after surgery
- Medication prescriptions
- Fee for a surgeon