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    Breast Augmentation

    L5·ArtistrySurgicalBreast SurgeryLevel 5: Artistry

    Breast Augmentation

    Augmentation Mammaplasty

    The simple version: Prosthetic Mammary Augmentation

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    Also known asMentor (Johnson & Johnson)Mentor Johnson JohnsonAllergan / Natrelle (AbbVie)Allergan Natrelle AbbvieSientraSientra OpusMentor MemorygelAllergan Natrelle

    Prioritize an expert surgeon and prepare for a dedicated recovery and long-term care.

    TL;DR

    • Prioritize an expert surgeon and prepare for a dedicated recovery and long-term care.
    • Often explored for Increase Breast Size.
    • A calm starting point for understanding Breast Augmentation.

    Planning snapshot

    Downtime

    1 week

    Comfort

    Medium to high

    Cost

    $$$$$

    Sessions

    1

    Invasiveness

    Notable tissue change

    Should I keep reading?

    A quick orientation before you go deeper.

    Worth pausing and asking a professional if

    • Active infection anywhere in the body
    • Existing cancer or pre-cancer of the breast that has not been adequately treated
    • Pregnancy or nursing
    • Unrealistic expectations
    • Certain autoimmune diseases

    Best next step

    Scan at-a-glance planning, then “What people ask first” and logistics below. Confirm fit, timing, and aftercare with a qualified provider.

    Is this for you?

    Often explored for

    Skin match

    Use caution if

    Why it works

    A surgeon creates a precise pocket to insert a silicone or saline implant, augmenting breast volume and contour.

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    Platform & brand notes

    Brand

    Mentor (Johnson & Johnson)

    Commonly positioned for Reliability and long-term data

    Duration

    10-15+ years

    Comfort

    High

    Price

    $$$

    Advantage

    Extensive long-term safety data and a reputation for quality manufacturing.

    Risks

    General implant risks apply, including capsular contracture and rupture. Textured versions carry a higher risk of BIA-ALCL than smooth versions.

    Regulatory context

    FDA-approved for both augmentation and reconstruction. Their safety data is extensive.

    Purity

    Implants are a synthetic silicone elastomer shell filled with either sterile saline or cohesive silicone gel. Not 'pure' in a natural sense.

    Editorial note

    A trusted, classic choice, often considered the 'tried-and-true' option by surgeons.

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    Optional reading when you want the wider story — kept separate so the essentials stay scannable.

    About This Treatment

    Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure designed to enhance breast size, shape, and proportion. It involves placing saline or silicone implants to restore volume, refine contour, or address natural asymmetry.

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