Breast reaugmentation or augmentation mammoplasty as it is technically known, is simply breast surgery. It is usually performed to either augment or decrease the size of one’s breast or to change the shape or position of the breasts.

Many women get breast reaugmentation surgery in order to enhance their looks. The improvement can boost their confidence and self esteem. Candidates for the procedure must be healthy and realistic about what the surgery will do for them. As with any other surgery, there is risk involved and the results may not turn out how the patient expected. One of the most common problems encountered during the procedure is capsular contracture, which occurs if the capsule around the implant tightens, causing the breasts to feel unnaturally hard. This can be rectified by scoring or by replacing the implant entirely.

There are two types of implants: silicone based and saline based. The implants themselves are made out of a silicone shell which contains either a salt-water saline solution or silicone.

The method involved in inserting or removing implant varies depending on one’s anatomy and the doctor’s recommendation. Usually an incision is made just below the breast, at the crease so as to make the scar inconspicuous. From the incision, the doctor lifts up the breast tissue to position the implants beneath the nipples. Recovery usually takes a couple days, although it may take 6 weeks or more for the tissue to fully heal. The area will be sore for around three to four weeks. The scars do fade somewhat, but they will not totally disappear.

Before getting the surgery, women should consult with their doctor and make sure it is the right decision for them. During the consultation, women should make their expectations and desires clear. They will also have to alert their doctor any to health issues, including family history of breast cancer and use of tobacco products, drugs as well as alcohol consumption.