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Beginners Guide to Breast Augmentation

Last Update: August 12, 2008

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Women decide on breast augmentation for all kinds of reasons. Learn what you should know before having breast augmentation surgery in this video from a professional plastic surgeon.

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  • Decide on breast enhancement or enlargement
  • Determine if breast symmetry is desired
  • Pick the type of breast implants
  • Discuss the types of incisions

About this Author

Dr. Craven grew up in the Austin, Texas area and attended the University of Texas at Austin. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology in only 3 years and received the College of Natural Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award. Dr. Cameron Craven completed a 6 year integrated residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He has received numerous awards and honors for academic achievement and has given presentations at local and national meetings regarding his research projects and scientific publications. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Travis County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association and the Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society and he is an Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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Video Transcript

DR. CAMERON CRAVEN: Hi. I'm Dr. Cameron Craven from Westlake Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, in Austin, Texas, and I'm going to give you a general overview of breast augmentation. Breast augmentation is a procedure by which a patient may enhance or enlarge the size of her breasts. It's also occasionally used to improve symmetry of the breasts. Breast augmentation surgery is generally performed by placing an implant generally made of silicon and filled with a silicon gel or saline, as the case may be, and which is placed beneath the muscle or above the muscle beneath the breast. Various incisions may be used and you should discuss with your doctor which type of implant as well implant placement and type of incision would be best for you.

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