Mammoplasties are a relatively new surgical technique that allow women to have larger breasts without the need for surgery or reconstruction. Mammoplasty refers to the surgery of the breast, while mastectomy is the surgical removal of all or parts of the breast. Mammoplasty techniques fall into two main categories: direct and indirect. Direct mammoplasty techniques involve the creation of a new breast out of either synthetic or natural materials. Indirect techniques involve the use of an existing breast as a model for the creation of a new breast.

There are several benefits to mammoplasty.