Breast implants are used for breast augmentation surgery. In Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Jay Pensler is a board certified surgeon with expertise in breast augmentation surgery. This rapidly growing area of cosmetic plastic surgery is the umbrella under which is included several techniques for cosmetic breast surgery. Breast augmentation (breast enlargement), is performed by surgeons using breast implants.

Why choose breast augmentation surgery? Some women feel that their breasts look or feel under developed, there are marked differences in the sizes of the breasts, or the breasts have lost their shape, size or fullness due to body changes after pregnancy or breast feeding. Breast implants are also desirable by many for the advantage that the breasts are given a fuller appearance. Other factors affecting breast size and shape include weight loss, aging or childbirth, or medical procedures such as breast cancer surgery. Any of these factors can lead a woman to consider breast augmentation. The most common way to improve breast shape and size is through breast implant surgery.

In recent years there have been great strides in improving surgical methods and breast-implant technology. Methods and tools have been developed which make the procedure more refined, providing better post-surgical results and shorter, more comfortable recovery time than in years past. Breast implants and breast augmentation surgery may be combined with a breast lift to provide a fully satisfactory outcome.

How does breast augmentation surgery work? An incision is made - usually just above the breast crease, around the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple, or in the armpit. Then, a “pocket” is created by the surgeon behind the breast tissue or the chest muscle. Breast implants are inserted through the incision, into the "pocket" to add volume and enhance shape to small or underdeveloped breasts, or to restore volume lost as a result of weight loss, childbirth, aging or for other reasons.

Why see Dr. Pensler? He is a Board Certified, world renowned expert in the field of plastic surgery, and specializes in breast augmentation surgery in Chicago, Illinois. He is knowledgeable and employs the latest technological advances and techniques in breast augmentation surgery, and gives each patient individualized, caring attention.