Many of us want to give the impression of elegance, grace, firmness and youth. The shape of our body contributes to the impression we give. As facial cosmetic surgery strives to achieve balance and harmony among the facial features, the same sculpting principles of harmony of shape and symmetry apply to the body. Any excess in one direction or another, as in breasts that are too little or too large, disturbs the general equilibrium of the shape of the body.

For many women, the size, shape and appearance of the breast can be their most defining feature. Breast size, shape and appearance can influence how women feel about their entire body and themselves. Today, a breast augmentation or reduction surgery has evolved with the advent of new types of implants, the impending FDA approval of silicone gel implants and improved surgical techniques, which minimize scarring and result in a more natural, seamless look. This type of surgery is has become a popular solution for women who as a hereditary characteristic have genetically small or large and disproportionate breasts; have large or deflated breast volume either after childbearing and nursing or severe weight loss; or have had breast augmentation over a decade ago and wish to touch up or refresh their breast contour.

Breast Augmentation and Contour

Breast Augmentation is a surgical procedure to enhance a woman's breast size and breast shape. Breast augmentation is popular today for a number of reasons; to enhance the upper body contour of a woman who, for personal reasons, feels her breast size is too small and wishes to correct a reduction in breast volume after pregnancy, or severe weight loss or to balance a difference in breast size or as a reconstructive technique following breast surgery. By inserting a breast implant behind each natural breast, cosmetic and plastic surgeons are able to increase a woman's bust line by one or more bra cup sizes. For those that are seeking Breast Augmentation, the following questions are reviewed and answered during your initial private consultation with Dr Geroulis:

1. When can Breast Augmentation help?

2. How is the Breast Augmentation procedure performed?

3. What results can be expected with different breast implants?

4. Am I a candidate for Breast Augmentation and Contour?

The best candidates for Breast Augmentation and Contour are women who are looking for improvement, not perfection, in the way their breasts look. If you are physically healthy and realistic in your expectations, you may be a good candidate for this type of surgery. Breast Augmentation and Contour can have a positive effect on a woman's self-image when performed for the right reasons - and the results are visible immediately. The most common reasons for having breast augmentation surgery are to:

• Add fullness to the breasts creating a more proportional body contour
• Reshape breasts that have lost their fullness due to weight loss
• Give symmetry to uneven breasts

Types of Breast Implants

A breast implant is a silicone shell filled with either silicone gel or a salt-water solution known as saline. Silicone implants were banned by the FDA in 1992, they are currently pending FDA approval due to new studies and reconsideration of former allegations. Saline implants are the only breast implant currently approved by the FDA.

The breast implants come in different shapes and sizes, and can be moderate or high profile. Moderate breast implants have been used for over 30 years, and offer a full round look that ads greater dimension to the chest. The high profile breast implants have become increasingly popular in breast augmentations because they provide a greater amount of projection to the breasts on a narrower chest. Each procedure is unique and designed specifically for the patient. Consult with your physician to determine which is best for you.

Post Pregnancy Breast Contour Restoration

Post Pregnancy Breast Contour Restoration is a surgical procedure to enhance a woman's breast size and breast shape. This is a popular procedure today particularly for those that wish to correct a reduction in breast volume after pregnancy, or to balance a change in breast size that may have arisen from successive pregnancies and nursing and consequent weight gain and loss. By inserting a breast implant behind each natural breast, cosmetic and plastic surgeons are able to increase a woman's bust line by one or more bra cup sizes. For some women, there is a desire to return to the pre-pregnancy size or for others a larger size, having enjoyed the larger breast size afforded to them by pregnancy.

The best candidates for Post Pregnancy Breast Contour Restoration are women who are looking for improvement, not perfection, in the way their breasts look. If you are physically healthy and realistic in your expectations, you may be a good candidate for breast augmentation surgery. Post Pregnancy Breast Contour can have a positive effect on a woman's post pregnancy self-image when performed for the right reasons. The most common reasons for having breast augmentation surgery are to:

• Add fullness to the breasts creating a more proportional body contour
• Reshape breasts that have lost their fullness after childbirth and nursing
• Give symmetry to uneven breasts that becomes more noticeable after nursing

Breast Reduction

Many of us want to give the impression of elegance, grace, firmness and youth. The shape of our body contributes to the impression we give. As facial cosmetic surgery strives to achieve balance and harmony among the facial features, the same sculpting principles of harmony of shape and symmetry apply to the body. Any excess in one direction or another disturbs the general equilibrium of the shape of the body. Breast Reduction Surgery can go a long way to reduce these imbalances.

For some women, or at certain stages in life, the breast can become too voluptuous and cumbersome making common tasks more difficult than they need to be, or in certain cases cause chronic shoulder, neck and back pain. Over-developed breasts may make some women appear out of shape and over-weight or limit their participation in certain activities and exercises. This often results in embarrassment or self consciousness. A reduction can not only relieve the physical symptoms related to heavy breasts, but can also resolve skin irritation issues and problems with clothing which commonly arise in women with large, pendulous breasts. For many women, Breast Reduction Surgery may also make sports more enjoyable. Breast Reduction Surgery permits the patient to feel better about their figure, to acquire more easily, properly fitting clothing and to be more comfortable while engaging in physical activity.

Performed for over 40 years, today superior results are now being achieved through new surgical techniques. Breast Reduction Surgery can erase body imbalances and improve the appearance of the breasts. The art of Breast Reduction Surgery begins with the surgeon's eye and his attitude toward the artistic form of the body. An expert surgeon realizes that the upper area of the body must naturally flow into the lower area of the body to achieve fluency and a balanced result. During the initial consultation the body as a whole will be examined and the options discussed and recommended, depending on the appropriate extent of the reduction.