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Breast Magmentation Surgery

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Breast augmentation surgery, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries. The procedure involves the use of implants or fat-transfer to increase breast size/volume. A major application for this surgery involves reconstruction for patients who have undergone a mastectomy. Even if done for reconstruction, all breast augmentations are cosmetic. However, the majority of health insurance providers do not cover costs of cosmetic surgeries, or even complications due to surgery, because they are largely elective procedures. Furthermore, some insurance companies may even refuse to pay for treatment of breast disease in women who have received a breast augmentation. According to plasticsurgery.org, the average cost of a breast augmentation is $3,708, with many surgeons offering payment plans for the procedure. …show more content…

During the actual surgery, the patient is under general anesthesia. An incision is made in an area that will hide scarring and subsequently, the implant is placed either under the chest muscle (sub-muscular) or under the breast (sub-mammary). There are many types of implants but the most common are saline and silicone. Implants are not indestructible however and may leak, but according to Dr. Scott Haydon, “silicone implants have a lower reoperation rate.” A fat transfer breast augmentation, in which fat is taken from the body and redistributed to the breasts, may also be performed. After the implants are inserted, the incisions are closed and the patient is moved to a recovery area. The patient may go home in a few hours, but will continue recovering for one to two days followed by a few days of reduced activity. As with any surgery, soreness is expected for a couple of weeks but as time goes on, people become more and more satisfied with the

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