If you are thinking about having breast augmentation, you aren’t alone. Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures! Thanks to the advances of science and modern medicine, if you are unhappy with the size and shape of your breasts, a plastic surgeon can give you breast implants for the look you want.
Before undergoing
breast enlargement with implants or any cosmetic surgery, you should always do a little research to find answers to the most frequently asked questions you have about the procedure.
What types of breast implants are available?
There are two types of implants used:
1. Saline implants, which are safe, sterile salt water, and
2. Silicone implants, which are made up of a soft, elastic gel encased in a shell.
Which type of implant is the best?
For a while, silicone breast implants were outlawed by the FDA due to risk factors. They have since been ruled safe to use, but there are some drawbacks. For instance, it is necessary to have an MRI at least every two to three years because if a silicone implant ruptures, the leak is slow and not apparent to the naked eye. Saline implants, however, normally deflate rapidly and noticeably in the event of a rupture, and are absorbed into the body with no harmful effects.
What are the significant risks of breast augmentation?
the main risks of breast implants are: chronic breast pain, deflation/rupture, capsular contracture of the breast tissue around the implant, and infection.
How long will the implants last?
This is hard to predict. Some breast implants rupture within a few days or weeks, some may last for many years. Based on findings by the FDA, when most women have had implants for 10 years or more, one or both have broken.
Will your breasts look and feel natural?
Silicone implants are generally believed to provide the most natural feel. Appearance wise, either saline or silicone implants will look natural.
What to expect during the recovery process?
You might experience a little stiffness, soreness, swelling, and discoloration for a few days after the procedure. Lifting, pushing, pulling or any other strenuous physical activity should be avoided for two to three weeks. Breast augmentation can be the answer to a prayer for anyone who wants to change the size and shape of their breasts!
For more information on breast augmentation as well as
breast lift and breast reduction,
facelift and eyelid surgery, and
abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and liposuction, it is important to visit our
cosmetic surgery office in Adelaide, South Australia.