What is breast augmentation?

Breast augmentation is a surgical technique that has been around for over a half century. However, over the last couple of decades, breast augmentation surgery has progressed in terms of safety and effectiveness. In this cosmetic surgical technique, a patient is able to enhance the size and shape of their breast tissue through the implementation of breast implants. Breast implants typically utilize saline, a saltwater solution, although some implants use silicone. In this surgery, the breast implants are added to increase the size of a patient's breast tissue. Additionally, plastic surgeons are able to reshape a patient's breast tissue so the patient is able to obtain the look of their breasts that they want.
Over the years, many people have criticized breast augmentation surgery as an unnecessary and vain treatment to undergo. These critics seem to have a preconceived view of the patients that are obtaining this treatment. They create images of naïve, young, superficial women as the figures fuelling the popularity of breast augmentation surgery. This couldn't be further from the truth. Studies have indicated that the typical breast augmentation patient is a woman in her mid-thirties who is currently in a long-term relationship that has resulted in children. This typical patient also has some college education and has considered this treatment for several years. The reason why they are interested in obtaining breast augmentation surgery is because they want to return to their natural appearance after undergoing such life experiences as pregnancy, nursing, and weight fluctuation.