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26 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday October 20, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com HEALTH & WELLNESS Breast Augmentation; Am I a candidate ? It is important to discuss your expectations regarding the change you seek in the shape and size of your breasts with your Plastic Surgeon. There are many more options today than a few years ago. Breast augmentation may be a good decision for you if you have at least one of the following conditions or traits: · You are a woman who is physically healthy and have realistic expectations. · You consider your breasts to be too small. · You believe your figure is out of proportion due to small breasts and in turn, make your hips appear wider. · You feel you are limited in terms of flattering clothing or swim wear styles due to small breasts. · You are dissatisfied with your breasts losing shape and volume after pregnancy, weight loss, or with aging. · You are unhappy with the upper part of the breast appearing "empty". · Your breasts are asymmetry, i.e. are different in size or shape from one another. · You currently have breast implants, and are experiencing problems with them. 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