There are many reasons that women choose to have a breast augmentation. A breast augmentation is a surgery to increase the size or shape of a woman's breasts. The reasons can vary from the need for one (if the patient has had a mastectomy) to just wanting larger breasts.


1. After a Mastectomy

Women who have had to have a mastectomy due to breast cancer may want a breast augmentation. Having an augmentation after going through a mastectomy and cancer treatment may help the patient feel whole again. If they may have only had one breast removed, they may wish to have an augmentation to fix them so they are both the same size.


2. Sagging Breasts

Many women want to have an augmentation to correct their sagging breasts. In this case, the surgeon may recommend having a breast lift with the augmentation. The surgeon will be able to fix the sagging and, if desired, increase the cup size all at the same time.


3. Different Sized Breasts

Almost every woman has different sized breasts. Most of these are not noticeable, but there are some women that have a significant size difference. Many women can be self conscious about this, especially during the summer season. This can be fixed with a breast augmentation. Some women may choose to have both breasts increased to insure that they will look similar. It is possible to fix the problem by only increasing the size of one breast.


4. Irregular Shaped Breasts

Some women have irregular shaped breasts. They may not be round, or they can have a long shape. An augmentation can help fix the irregular shape and help improve the elasticity of the skin. This can help a woman to feel better about herself and her body.


5. Small Breasts

There are many women who just want bigger breasts. They may feel like their breasts are too small for whatever reason. Women can choose to enhance their breasts just a little or a lot. It just depends on what they want and what would look good on their body type. The surgeon can help with the decision of how big to go.


6. Breast Volume or Firmness

Many women who have had children or had weight loss may want a breast augmentation to restore the volume and help with firmness. When women lose weight, they can lose elasticity in their skin, and this can cause a woman's breasts to sag and loose firmness. Many women choose to have an augmentation for this reason. In this case, they may need to have a breast lift also.

There are many reasons that a woman will choose to have a breast augmentation. Many women want to have an augmentation to help themselves to feel better about their body. When a woman feels good about her body, she is more confident. If you are considering an augmentation, talk to your doctor to see if you are a good candidate for the surgery.