Augmentation mammaplasty patient shown before surgery.

Women who desire larger breasts may wish to have a breast enlargement (augmentation) procedure. Breast augmentation may also be indicated for women who have one breast that is noticeably smaller than the other. If you are considering a breast augmentation in Southern California contact Los Angles plastic surgeon Steven Teitelbaum.

An incision is made either underneath the breast just above the crease, around the lower edge of the areola (the pigmented area surrounding the nipple) or in the armpit.

Breast augmentation is intended to give the patient larger and more shapely breasts. A more positive self image may also be a result of breast enlargement.

Cross section of the breast shows location of the implant, either in apocket directly under the breast tissue or underneath the chest muscle.

Breast enlargement is done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. A small incision is made under the breast and a saline breast implant is inserted under the breast tissue or under the breast tissue and the underlying muscle.