A breast augmentation which is also known as a boob job is a surgical procedure where a women's breast size is enhanced.
Augmentation of the breast can be from the placement of an implant, or less commonly, through fat transfer.
The best age to get breast augmentation surgery is between the ages of 18 to 22 years of age.
The 20s and 30s are the most frequent time that women have breast implants.
Women in that age bracket are usually in the best health of their lives, have an awareness of their body appearance, and they are mature enough mentally for breast implants.
Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures in the United States.
The difference between breast augmentation and breast implants are that breast augmentation refers to breast enhancement surgery that's meant to improve the breast's fullness, shape, and contours.
Breast implants on the other hand refer to the medical prostheses that are inserted into the breasts during breast augmentation surgery.
The average cost of breast augmentation surgery is $4,516.00, according to the most recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
This average cost is only part of the total price – it does not include anesthesia, operating room facilities or other related expenses.
Typically, placing the implant over the muscle (sub-glandular) is not painful and there is much less recovery time involved.
However, those who have sub-muscular placement (under the muscle) do experience some pain, much of which is due to muscle stretching.
Common risks of breast augmentation include infection, capsular contracture, asymmetric results, implant leakage or rupture, loss of sensation in the nipples, and complications from anesthesia.
Any person who is considering breast augmentation surgery should weigh all potential benefits and risks before committing to a surgical plan.
Silicone breast implants are the most natural-feeling option.
They consist of a silicone shell filled with silicone gel.
Silicone implants look and feel more like natural breast tissue and are the preferred material for many patients.
Silicone implants are approved by the FDA for patients 22 and older.