Breast Augmentation
Health & Medicine - County Woman, November / December 2005
Scott A. Brenman, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Breast augmentation, or enhancement of breast size using breast implants, is one of the most commonly performed procedures in plastic surgery. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over 230,000 breast augmentation procedures were performed in 2004 throughout the United States.

Current Trends In Cosmetic Surgery
Scott A. Brenman, M.D., F.A.C.S.

As cosmetic surgery becomes increasingly popular for men and women, new options which minimize scars, discomfort and recovery have also become available for improving the appearance of the face, breasts and body. These advances in surgical technique have made plastic surgery increasingly predictable and effective with the vast majority of procedures safely performed on an outpatient basis.

Making an informed decision about breast implants
Source: FDA
by Carol Rados

Information for patients considering Breast Augmentation
American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Breast augmentation, technically known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast for a number of reasons.

Questions Frequently Asked By Women With Implants - Pamphlet
FDA

For Women With Implants: Follow-up To Surgery
Breast Implants Safety

Checklist and information on what to do during years 1-5.