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Cosmetic Breast Surgery
Breast augmentation is a procedure to change the size or shape of the breasts.
See also:
Breast reconstruction - natural tissue Breast reconstruction - implants Breast lift
Alternative Names
Breast augmentation; Breast implants; Implants - breast; Mammaplasty
Description
Cosmetic breast surgery may be done at an outpatient surgery clinic or in a hospital.
- Most women receive general anesthesia for this surgery. You will be asleep and pain-free.
- You may also be given medicine to relax you and...
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