Breast Augmentation Preparation Recovery Long Term Care
What Is Breast Augmentation? In breast augmentation, implants filled with saline (sterile salt water) or silicone are placed behind the breast tissue or under the chest muscle to enlarge or enhance the shape of the breasts. You’ll either receive general anesthesia or intravenous sedation for the surgery. It is usually performed as an outpatient procedure but may sometimes require a hospital stay. Contraindications The Food and Drug Administration has not approved breast augmentation in patients younger than 18 years old....