Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery by Deborah Seelig, M.D.

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Augmentation Mammaplasty

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Deborah Seelig, M.D.

BreastImplantSafety.org

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FDA Breast Implants

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Plastic Surgery Procedures

Augmentation Mammaplasty, Breast Augmentation, or Breast Enlargement with Breast Implants (Saline or Silicone)

• Procedure - Enhance the size of breasts using inflatable implants filled with saline or silicone gel
• Length - 1 to 2 hours.
• Anaesthesia - General.
• In/Outpatient - Outpatient.
• Side effects - Temporary soreness, Swelling, Change in nipple sensation, Bruising, and Breast sensitivity to stimulation for a few weeks.
• Risks - Capsular contracture (hardening of internal scar tissue that forms around the implant that may lead to firmness or tightness), Deflation, Bleeding, or Infection, Change in sensation of the nipples or breast skin temporary or permanent, Possible need for implant removal or replacement, Possible need for revision or additional surgery.
• Recovery - Back to work in a few days.  Physical contact with breasts 3 to 4 weeks.  Fading of scars several months to a year or more. 

Additional information -

* If you are interested in Silicone gel or saline filled breast implants, please click on the following links to learn critical information. 

Important Information about Silicone Gel Implants -
Detailed information regarding Inamed silicone gel breast implants for breast augmentation and breast reconstruction. 

BreastImplantSafety.org -
Current information about saline and silicone gel breast implant options for both cosmetic and reconstruction purposes.  Provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. 

FDA Breast Implants -
Consumer information on breast implants from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.