Breast augmentation also known as breast enlargement, mammoplasty enlargement, augmentation mammoplasty or boob job is mainly cosmetic procedure for increasing the size of female breasts with silicon implants for ptosis (sagging or drooping of breast) or asymmetry. It is also used for restoring or reshaping the breast after a breast surgery. It is a very popular cosmetic surgery worldwide that has shown to positively influence every day lives and career of women.

There are various ranges of shapes and sizes available for breast implants in Breast Augmentation San Antonio. Though many women in the USA prefer saline filled breast implants, silicone gel is the other kinds of implants. Saline is salt water solution and is used to inflate the breast implant using a valve to give the desired breast shape and size. Saline being physiological (similar to present in human body) is a preferred option. Silicone gel on the other hand is a solid made of cohesive, gelatin that holds together uniformly giving the breast desired shape and size. Lately the woman's own tissue has been used for implant to assure natural feeling and non-implant appearance. These implant materials can be used for various shapes of the breast implants such as round or contour shapes. Contour shapes create a tear-drop outline more suitable for a mature breast. Round shapes are however more popular.

Like in many states of USA, San Antonio, Texas has excellent facilities and options for this cosmetic surgery. A general route is to meet certified plastic surgeons in the locality and discussing the health concerns and appropriate procedure for the surgery. There is detailed information available on the internet about various health concerns and procedures which should help the woman to ask specific questions such as location of the incisions to the surgeon. The most common incisions are the armpit incision and the periareolar-nipple incision. This information should help making a more reliable and quicker decision for the procedure. Other factors include history of the surgeon with regards to customer satisfaction, side effects and easy recovery. Size of the breast implant in proportion to body size, shape and existing breast tissue and breast shape that suits the body/is body fit are some of the concerns while considering this procedure. It is suggested to discuss this with friends who have previously experienced the procedure; breast-implant forum discussions on internet are a popular ways for anonymous discussions and suggestions.

Cost of breast implant is another important area of concern for many women. Not surprisingly prices can vary widely and depends on location of the clinic, type of breast implant used, if surgery requires relocation as the chosen clinic may be away from the residence, surgery-related expenses, and consultation fees of the plastic surgeon and other miscellaneous costs. From sources available on the internet the an average range can be from $2500 to $3500.