Breast enlargement
Breast enlargement
Breast enlargement, also known as mammoplasty (pronounced mam-o-plas-tee), is a surgical procedure to increase the size, shape, or fullness of a woman's breasts. The term can also refer to the natural growth of the breasts during puberty or pregnancy.
Etymology
The term "mammoplasty" comes from the Greek words "mamma" meaning "breast" and "plastos" meaning "formed".
Procedure
Breast enlargement is often performed by inserting breast implants under the breast tissue or chest muscles. The implants can be filled with either saline (salt water) or silicone gel. Another method is fat transfer, where fat is taken from another part of the body and injected into the breasts.
Related Terms
- Breast augmentation: Another term for breast enlargement, specifically referring to the use of implants or fat transfer to increase breast size.
- Breast lift: A surgical procedure that raises the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue.
- Breast reduction: A procedure to remove excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin to achieve a breast size in proportion with the body.
- Mastectomy: A surgery to remove all breast tissue from a breast as a way to treat or prevent breast cancer.
Risks and Complications
Like any surgery, breast enlargement has risks, including infection, changes in nipple or breast sensation, and complications related to the anesthesia. Specific complications related to breast enlargement include capsular contracture, implant leakage or rupture, and dissatisfaction with cosmetic results.
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