Breast augmentation definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms easily defined on MedTerms

Font Size

Breast augmentation Index


	Our Breast augmentation Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Breast augmentation

Definition of Breast augmentation

Cosmetic Surgery Before & After Pictures Slideshow

Breast augmentation: Enlargement of the breasts. Augmentation of the breast typically consists of insertion of a silicone bag (prosthesis) under the breast (submammary) or under the breast and chest muscle (subpectoral) and then filling the bag with saline (salt water). This prosthesis expands the breast area to give a fuller breast (increased cup size), give a better contour, and give more cleavage.

Also known as breast implant.

Last Editorial Review: 9/27/2007

Breast augmentation Index

Printer-Friendly Format

Email to a Friend

Suggested Reading by Our Doctors

Breast Biopsy - Learn about the different types of breast biopsy procedures, which are used to remove suspicious breast growth and examined for the presence of cancer.
Pregnancy Symptoms - Read about early pregnancy symptoms such as nausea and vomiting (morning sickness), bloating, tender breasts, food cravings, headaches, moods swings and more on MedicineNet.com.
Early Cancer Detection And Treatment - Learn about cancer detection - symptoms, exams, diagnosis and treatment for different types of cancer on MedicineNet.com

Latest Medical News

Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List

Definition of Breast augmentation

Latest Medical News

Depression: Learn about the Symptoms

Skin & Beauty

From WebMD

Skin and Beauty Resources

Featured Centers

Health Solutions From Our Sponsors