Breast enhancement is one of the most frequently requested procedures in cosmetic surgery today. In 1992, 32,607 women requested breast enlargement. In 2000, over 203,000 women underwent the procedure. Much of the reason for the increase is the scientific conclusion that breast implants are safe as long as the procedure is performed by an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon in a licensed and approved facility. At Aesthetic Surgical Images all of our surgeons are board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The American Board of Plastic Surgery is the only plastic surgery board recognized by the overall governing body -- the American Board of Medical Specialties. Our facility is state licensed, nationally accredited and all of our anesthesia is done by M.D. anesthesiologists.
Many women are dissatisfied with the size or shape of their breasts. You may feel that you have lost some of the youthful fullness of your breasts as a result of pregnancy and/or breastfeeding, or you may have always been dissatisfied with the size or shape of your breasts and you would like to undergo breast enhancement.

No exercises, devices or medications can significantly affect the size of your breasts. If you have small underdeveloped breasts or breasts that have decreased in size after child-bearing and would like enhancement, breast augmentation may be for you.

Over the last several years there has been much controversy regarding the safety of breast implants. Most of this controversy has been centered around the silicone gel-filled implants. Recently, however, national researchers have granted a "clean bill of health" to breast implants. They have found no connection linking breast implants to serious illnesses. This comes to good news for women who have wanted to change the size of their breast but have had concerns regarding the safety of breast implants.

If you are interested in breast augmentation, your first step is setting up a consultation. After listening to your special concerns, you will have a personal examination and then an operation will be specially designed to satisfy your individual needs and meet your goals. Special considerations will be given to the locations of the incision, the size and shape of the implant, and also the placement of the implant. This will include decisions regarding positioning the implant underneath the breast tissue or underneath the muscle of your chest wall. If you're considering breast augmentation, you are one of the thousands of women who seek this operation every year. The vast majority are very satisfied with their procedure and happy they had it done.