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Breast Augmentation Health Video

Last Update: October 23, 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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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 talk to you a little about breast augmentation. Breast augmentation surgery can be performed in the office under local IV sedation or in the operating room under general anesthesia. It is generally performed using silicon or saline implants which can be placed above or below the muscles of the chest wall behind the breast tissue. Incisions can be placed below the breast, around the areola or through the armpit, and in some instances, through the bellybutton. Breast implant size, shape and type should be discussed with your cosmetic surgeon. He will be able to guide you in choosing the appropriate implant that would be right for you.

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