Breast Enhancement is a very comprehensive topic involving a vast amount of information. I will create this blog in sections to breakdown this topic into a series of smaller topics that make up the breast enhancement consultation. As general sections Breast Enhancement comprises: 1-Breast Augmentation, 2-Breast Lift, 3-Breast Reduction, 4- Breast Reconstruction. There is overlap of each of the categories in certain specific circumstances, however to make the most effective use of this blog I will separate each category until much later in the discussion of more complicated issues that arise and need combination treatment.

The consultation for Breast Augmentation should provide a significant amount of information to the prospective patient; therefore I will begin with several basic concepts that require patient consideration prior to making a decision regarding the best options for you. Every consultation should discuss 6 basic components of the Breast Augmentation procedure.

1 Type of Implant {saline filled vs silicone gel filled}

2 Style of the Implant {moderate profile vs. high profile implants; smooth surface vs. textured surface implants; round implant shape vs. anatomical (tear-drop) shaped implants}

3 Size of Implant

4 Location of the Implant { above the muscle (subglandular) vs. below the muscle (submuscular, sub-Pectoral, bi-planar }

5 Incision Location { Infra-mammary, Peri-Areolar, Trans-Axillary, Trans-Umbilical }

6 Complications{implant shell failure (rupture, leakage), Capsule formation including capsular contracture, implant exposure, infection}

In the ensuing blogs you will be provided specific information regarding each of the above topics. This information will be very useful during your consultation process. Proper questioning of your surgeons preference with respect to each topic as well as what would provide the optimal result in your individual case will enhance your satisfaction with the results of your procedure. Please remember Breast Enhancement and specifically Breast Augmentation is elective surgery. I like to describe this as “want” surgery not “need” surgery. Therefore, you have time to make an informed decision regarding what can be done and how it will meet your objectives.