It is not uncommon for a woman to be upset or self-conscious about the size of her breasts. Breast enlargement surgery continues to evolve, and this procedure becomes increasingly safer and yields more predictable results. Consequently, an increasing number of women are taking advantage of breast enlargement surgery.

Many women do not consider breast enlargement surgery because they think only of the potential side effects. Women worry that the implants will break, increase their risk of breast cancer, or they will not be able to breast feed when they have children. Although these problems may have presented a small risk in the past, breast enlargement has evolved to the point where these risks are virtually eliminated.

“It is true that, in the past, it was not uncommon for breast implants to break,” comments Winter Park, Florida cosmetic surgeon Dr. Scott Greenberg, “however, the number of these occurrences are greatly exaggerated over time and, in effect, breast enlargement is generally believed to be a lot more risky than it actually is.”

Women use breast enlargement to enhance the contour of their body, to balance breasts that are unequal sizes, to correct a decrease in breast volume following pregnancy, or for reconstructive purposes following breast surgery.

Dr. Greenberg adds, “Breast enlargement does more than just increase the size of a woman’s bust line. Many women are self-conscious when their breasts are uneven or if one or both breasts have been removed as a result of cancer treatment. Breast enlargement surgery aims to give these women a better self-image.”

Breast implants are inserted through a small incision. The location of this incision depends on the woman’s preference, anatomy, and the surgeon’s recommendation. The implants are either composed of a silicone gel or saline. Both types of implants are FDA approved, however gel implants have not yet been released by the FDA for use in breast augmentation.