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Breast augmentation is also known as breast enlargement. It involves the placement of silicone or saline breast implants under or above the chest muscle. Breast augmentation is usually done to enhance the size or shape of breasts or to balance a difference in breast size. This creates a cosmetic enhancement.
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Breast reduction surgery, also referred to as reduction mammoplasty, reduces the size and improves the shape of the breasts. Typically, women who are candidates for this procedure have physical symptoms related to the weight or shape of their breasts. These symptoms include back pain, neck pain, and bra strap grooves in the shoulders. The incisions vary based on the breast size before the operation and the final post-operative size.