Breast Augmenation

Breast Augmentation is a procedure similar to a breast enlargement, however while a breast augmentation can refer to a more general re-structuring of the breast, either an enlargement or reduction, breast enlargement only refers to increasing the size of the breast. Breast augmentation carries risks similar to breast enlargement, such as infection, but breast augmentation can be either cosmetic or essential. This is especially true for patients with breast cancer. Breast augmentation, while not the first choice of breast cancer patients, has been shown to effectively treat the disease. Unfortunately, when breast augmentation is done to treat cancer, also known as a mastectomy, the breast must be either fully or partially removed to be effective. It is important to speak to your trusted medical professional when considering breast augmentation. If you are nursing or pregnant or planning to become pregnant you should mention this to your doctor during the consultation as breast augmentation can affect that way your breast naturally function.