Mammoplasty is a surgical procedure aimed at altering the size, shape, or symmetry of the breasts for either cosmetic or reconstructive purposes. It encompasses various techniques, including augmentation, reduction, and mastopexy, each tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of the patient.

Mammoplasty

A surgical procedure is a medical intervention involving the manual and instrumental techniques to investigate, treat, or repair a condition or injury, often requiring anesthesia and sterile conditions. It is performed by trained surgeons and can range from minor outpatient procedures to complex operations requiring extensive hospital stays.

Surgical Procedure

Altering the size

Altering the shape

Altering the symmetry

Cosmetic purposes

Reconstructive purposes

Augmentation refers to the enhancement or extension of human capabilities through technology, often aiming to improve performance, efficiency, or experience. This concept is prevalent in various fields such as medicine, where it enhances physical abilities, and in computing, where it enriches user interaction with augmented reality technologies.

Augmentation

Reduction refers to the process of simplifying a complex problem, system, or expression into a more manageable form, often by breaking it down into more fundamental components. This approach is widely used across various disciplines to enhance understanding, facilitate problem-solving, and improve efficiency in analysis and computation.

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