Virtually all breast implants are made of a round or shaped silicone elastomer (rubber) shell, and are now commonly filled with a saline solution (salt water). Saline solution is used to fill the implant because it is similar to the fluids in your body, and will be absorbed by your body should the implant leak or break.
In 1992, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) greatly restricted the use of breast implants filled with silicone gel pending more information on their physiological effects. INAMED Medical saline-filled implants are FDA approved, and are available on a prescription basis from a licensed physician.
Are All Breast Implants Created Equal? Generally, all saline-filled breast implants are made of a silicone elastomer shell with a filling valve, for filling with the saline solution. However, to better meet each individual womans needs, breast implants come in different shapes and sizes.
Breast Implant Shape, Texture and Style Breast implants come in a variety of shapes, surface textures, and sizes. Depending on the desired shape you wish to achieve, you and your plastic surgeon may choose a round or contoured breast implant shape. Generally, the larger you want your cup size, the larger the breast implant the plastic surgeon will consider (measured in cubic centimeters, or cc's). All currently available INAMED breast implants have a self sealing (diaphragm) valve that is used for filling the device. Depending on the style, the filling valve may be located on the front (anterior) or the back (posterior) of the breast implant.
You should be aware that contoured breast implants that are placed submuscularly (under your chest muscle) may assume a round shape after implantation. Your plastic surgeon will also evaluate your existing tissue to determine if you have enough to cover the breast implant.
If you desire a breast implant size too large for your tissue, the plastic surgeon may warn you that breast implant edges may be apparent or visible post-operatively. You may even risk surgical complications. Also, excessively large breast implants may speed up the effects of gravity and result in earlier droop or sag.
Surface Texturing Textured surface implants were designed to reduce the chance of capsular contracture (a hardening of the breast) Some information in the literature with small numbers of patients suggests that surface texturing reduces the chance of severe capsular contracture, but clinical information from studies of a large number of women with INAMED breast implants shows no difference in the likelihood of developing capsular contracture with textured breast implants compared to smooth surfaced breast implants.
Are you considering breast augmentation? One of the most important considerations you have is your choice of breast implant size. Most of the breast augmentation revision procedures done are just to change the size of the breast implant, according to a recent study. What methods can you use to avoid this common problem?
Breast implant sizing systems are relatively new to the breast augmentation industry. Using a breast sizing systems have been developed to help you make a choice by trying on various breast sizes within the system bra. While breast sizers are available at the doctors office, you will only have about 20 minutes to try on these sizers during the consultation. These systems can be of significant help, especially compared to the normal methods of looking at before and after pics of other women on the internet. You can literally experience the difference between a C cup and D cup before you make your final decision when you use one of these systems.
What are the best ways to use a breast sizing system? The first thing you should do is try them out in the privacy of your own home. By trying on your favorite clothing in front of a mirror with your new breast sizes, you can see generally how you might look like with different breast sizes. Be sure to invite some trusted friends and family members over to receive their input while you try various breast sizes.
The most important part of the breast sizer test, however, is to experience different breast sizes throughout the day in various activities. Take a day to go out shopping while wearing the breast sizing system. After all, you are going to want and need new clothes after your breast augmentation! Go out for dinner, go out dancing, or basically try out any of the activities you would normally do on a daily basis. You should even try wearing them while you sleep, because your sleep positions will probably change with a larger breast size. Wearing your breast sizers in as many situations as possible is the most important thing.
With the advent of new breast sizing systems, you can actually experience various new breast sizes before your surgery. Take all the time necessary while you make this critical decision. Make a good choice by experiencing various breast sizes before you make your final decision.
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