When you choose to have breast implants, that is not the last important decision regarding the procedure that you will make. Once you decide to go for it, you still have to decide what type of implant to use, where to position it, and where your incision will be. With all of that to think about, I will show you some options, so that you can consider which implants fit you best.
What type of breast implant can I get?
Hmm... silicone or saline? Neither is a better or worse choice. Each option has it's own benefits:
Silicone is considered to look and feel more natural. One drawback to silicone implants is sometimes the implant can "ripple" underneath the skin.
Saline can be put into place easier and with less scarring. The saline can be absorbed by the body if it should leak. Where will my implant be placed?
You have the option of having your implant placed in 1 of 3 areas:
1. Behind the breast but in front of the muscles and tissues in your chest wall. 2. Behind the tissues in the breast and partially behind the muscles in your chest wall. 3. Placed completely behind the tissues and muscles in your chest wall.
Where will my incision be?
You also have the option of choosing 1 of 4 spots on your body for the surgeon to make your incision. Each of these spots has their own benefits.
Under your breast - the first choice for your incision involves the area directly underneath your breasts, where they and your chest meet. This natural crease serves as the perfect place to hide an undesired scar that may result from your breast implant procedure. When the incision is made here, the resulting scar will be easily hidden by a bra, swimsuit top, or even the breast itself. In many cases the only time someone will be able to see your scar is if they actually lift the breast and look underneath. This type of breast implant procedure is performed by making an incision at the crease and simply sliding the implant up into the breast area.
Around your nipple - The second choice for your incision involves your nipple and the surrounding areola. This is one incision choice that can leave you with absolutely zero detectable scarring. This incision is also the best choice when it comes to allowing the surgeon to control your bleeding during your breast implant procedure. This type of breast implant procedure is performed by making an incision around your areola and then placing the breast implant into the breast through this incision.
Under your arm pit - the third choice for your incision involves your arm pit area. Choosing to have your incision here means that you will have absolutely no scarring on your breast, but you may have some in the arm pit area where the incision was made. Women who choose this incision usually do so because they want to ensure that there will be no scarring on their breast. This type of breast implant procedure is performed by making an incision in the arm pit and routing the implant to the breast area from there.
Around your navel area - this last option for your incision involves your navel area. This is another place that ensures that you will have absolutely no scarring on your breast, and many women that choose this incision do so because of this reason. This type of breast implant procedure is performed by making an incision around the edge of your belly button and routing the implant to the breast area from there.
Make sure to talk to your physician about each of these options and voice your concerns and needs. He or she will be able to tell you which choice may be right for you based on your preferences.
If you're considering breast augmentation that's great, but let me take the time to ask that you take the time to do your homework and find out all you can about the procedure first. Even more important is that you research the cosmetic surgeons you're considering and find out everything you can about them too. Breast implants can be a great improvement, but it's up to you to get all the information about possible complications and side effects before undergoing the surgery.
There are two types of breast implants used; those made with silicone and those made from saline. They both have an outer shell of silicone, the difference is in the filling. Saline implants are filled with salt water and silicone implants are filled with silicone gel. Both can be used effectively for breast augmentation and each has it's pros and cons. Currently there are only a few companies that are authorized by the FDA to make breast implants.
You might be surprised to learn that breast implants have been around for over 40 years. Silicone was the first material used for breast implants, however since the use of saline breast augmentation procedures have really gained in popularity, with over 300,000 breast enhancement surgeries done last year in the U.S. alone. Silicone implants were viewed very skeptically initially because of problems associated with the breast implants rupturing. The silicone implants were actually banned in 1993, but were subsequently re-instated when research found no connection between ruptured silicone implants and any disease.
Ruptured implants can have several effects. If it's a saline breast implant the breast loses it's shape. As you can imagine this is very easy to notice. The saline implants will be harmless when rupturing since they will just leave saltwater in your body. If a silicone implant breaks the only way to know is through an MRI. So far there have been no connections shown between ruptured silicone implants and breast augmentation complications.
Saline implants are much easier for the cosmetic surgeon to implant. Unlike the silicone implants which are inserted fully inflated, the saline implants are inserted with no saline in them and the saline is added later. This means they can also be increased or decreased in size at a later date without the need for surgery.
Silicone implants are preferred by some women though because they have a more "real" look and feel than the saline breast implants. They feel that the possible dangers of silicone implants are offset by the better look.
The decision on what type of implants to get can be a hard one, but ultimately it is yours. Do your homework and get all the information prior to making a decision you'll have to live with for the rest of your life. Both types of breast implants are good, you just need to know which one is best for your breast augmentation.
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