Today, women have become are fixated with looking ‘perfect’ which is the main reason for the popularity of breast augmentation surgery. Thousands of women go under the knife every year and even more consider getting it done in the coming years. Even though breast implant surgery is safe for the most part, it is important to keep certain facts in mind. This includes knowing the types and sizes available and making the decision accordingly.
There are two types of breast implants available- silicone and saline filled. Saline filled breast implants are first placed into the breast and the solution is added after. No matter which implant type you choose, it is important to remember that silent ruptures may get formed after a particular period of time. In case of saline filled, the solution will leak out very fast and the breast implant will deflate. The solution will leak out from silicone implants slowly and the consequent deflation will take place quite slowly as well.
The FDA has set out certain rules and restrictions. They say that silicone implants are available only to those women who are above 22 years of age. This is because the development of the breast tissue continues up till this age. On the other hand, women above 18 years of age can get saline filled breast implants as the risks involved are slightly reduced in this case. Keeping certain considerations in mind, the incision for the implant will either be made at the base of the breast or the breast tissue.
Apart from deciding on the nature of the breast implant type, it is also important to choose the size carefully. In this case, the size you select should complement your body type. It is important to know exactly how much you want to increase the size before going to the doctor. Many women carry photographs of celebrities with them to give the surgeon a rough idea. There are breast implant sizers available as well and trying these on for a few days will help you decide whether you want the implants or not.
When you discuss breast implant types with your surgeon, he will use the term ‘cc’ when telling you about the volume of fluid which will be inserted into the implants. If you wish to increase the size of your breasts by a single cup size, about 190 cc of solution will be filled into the implant. This volume will not only be determined keeping your expectations in mind but also the nature of your breast tissue as well as the chest wall. This is because if the weight of the fluid inserted exceeds the amount that your breast tissues can hold, your breasts will sag prematurely. Apart from that, scar tissues will also develop which can be very painful.
No matter which breast implant type you choose, it is important that you are aware of the complications and side-effects.
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