Breast augmentation was the third most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in 2005. Breast augmentation has become one of the most popular procedures in New Jersey, especially northern New Jersey and the areas surrounding New York City. This is a very safe and effective procedure that can have a dramatic effect on a woman’s figure and self-confidence. Body image is very important to many women in our culture and the size and shape of the breasts is an integral component of their body image. To many women, breast size is an important part of feeling good, desirable, and feminine. Breast augmentation can bring the breasts back into proportion with the rest of the body and enhance the entire figure. Not only will the chest look fuller, but the abdomen will also look flatter, the waist line thinner, and all the curves more feminine. Clothes will fit beautifully. You’ll look and feel great! Named a New Jersey top plastic surgeon, Dr. Ganchi is a double board certified, Harvard trained New Jersey plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic surgery. He is a breast augmentation specialist who can give you beautiful results safely.

Breast augmentation is performed with saline (salt water) filled implants that are placed behind either the breast tissue or muscle of the chest through very small, well-hidden incisions. The implants have been thoroughly studied and found to be safe. Breast augmentation does not increase the risk of breast cancer nor does it prevent the detection of breast cancer. When discussing breast augmentation with your surgeon, you will need to determine the size of the implants you will use, where the implants will be placed, and the location of the incision that will be used to place the implants.

Generally, there are four incisions that can be used to place the implants. These include incisions in the crease under the breast, in the areola (the darker skin around the nipple), under the arms, and in the belly button. All of these incisions are small and relatively well hidden. Some require special instrumentation in the operating room. Your surgeon may suggest the incision that he feels will give you the best result.

Once you decide on the incision you will use, you must decide if the implant will be placed under or over the pectoralis major muscle. Usually, when using saline implants, placing them under the muscle will give a more natural contour and feel. In reality, most implants are only partially under the muscle. The top portion is under the muscle while the lower part is not. This combination gives the most natural contour.

When choosing an implant size, it is best to find a size that best complements your whole figure rather than focus on a particular cup size. Bra sizes are not standardized and vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. During your consultation, you will have the opportunity to try on implants of various sizes. This will allow you to see the implants and see how they will look on you. Women who chose their implants this way are most likely to be happy with the size. Of those who would like to go back and chose again, almost all would like to be a little bigger. So, keep this in mind when making your decision.

Breast augmentation is a very popular, safe and effective procedure that can transform your figure and lift your spirits. By restoring the ideal proportions to your figure, you’ll find that clothes fit beautifully. You’ll look forward to wearing clothes that you may be avoiding now. You’ll enhance not only your figure, but also your self-confidence and your self-image. However, don’t forget that breast augmentation is surgery and should be taken seriously. Having surgery is a big decision. Don’t put your health or your body in just anyone’s hands. Make sure you go to someone who can give you the results you want and do so safely. Educate yourself; ask questions; and go to a plastic surgeon who is qualified, well-trained and makes you feel comfortable.