A breast implant procedure, or augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to increase breast size. The procedure involves placing implants under the breast tissue or chest muscles. This can help restore breast volume lost due to weight reduction, pregnancy, or other reasons.
There are two common types of breast implants
- Saline implants: These are filled with sterile salt water. They can be filled during surgery to allow for minor changes in implant size.
- Silicone implants: These are filled with silicone gel, which feels a bit more like natural breast tissue. If the implant leaks, the gel may remain within the implant shell or escape into the breast implant pocket.
The benefits of a breast implant
The benefits of a breast implant procedure are aesthetic and psychological. The procedure can enhance the body shape and balance of the breast and hip appearance, leading to an increase in self-image and self-confidence. For some women, breast augmentation is done as a part of the breast reconstruction process, which may be needed after surgery for breast cancer or other conditions affecting breasts.
Candidates for a breast implant
Ideal candidates for a breast implant procedure:
- Patients who are physically healthy.
- Patients with realistic expectations want to augment their breasts that are too small or fix their asymmetrical breasts.
- Patients who understand that breast implants are not guaranteed to last a lifetime. Future surgery may be needed to replace one or both implants. Patients should have regular exams for breast health and to assess the condition of the implants.
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