How Much Do You Know About Breast Implants?
Today, women undergoing breast augmentation surgery have a variety of options when it comes to the type, size and shape of the implant. Because the results are long-lasting, these options can feel overwhelming. Read on to learn more about the different breast implant options and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
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ToggleSaline Implants
Whichever implant you choose, they all have an outer silicone shell. Saline implants contain a sterile salt water solution. Although these implants do not feel as natural
as other implant options, they have several advantages. First, because the implants are filled
after they have been placed, the incision is smaller. This allows the surgeon to
adjust the breast volume within the breast pocket. The second advantage of saline implants is that if an implant leaks or ruptures,
it can be noticed immediately because the breast volume will deflate quickly. The saline solution will be absorbed by the body and
naturally eliminated. Saline implants are approved by the FDA
for use in patients aged at least 18.
Silicone Implants
The greatest advantage of silicone implants is that they feel softer than saline implants and more closely resemble natural
breast tissue. Silicone implants are pre-filled, which means they require longer incisions than saline implants. The surgeon cannot adjust the volume of these implants afterwards.
Silicone implants can be a suitable option for patients with thin or very small breast tissue. They are also a good choice for those who want to eliminate wrinkling on the breast. One of the
disadvantages of silicone implants is that a rupture may not be noticed straight away, because this
type of implant does not deflate, and an MRI or other imaging
is needed to detect leaks. For this reason, you may need to go for check-ups more
often to make sure your implants are intact. Silicone implants are FDA-approved for use in patients aged 22 and over. Choosing the implant type is a very personal decision, but your surgeon will help you decide which implant type would be better for you according to your aesthetic goals and needs.
To book a preliminary consultation for breast augmentation surgery or breast implants, you can call (+90) 216 649 45 31.
See also: breast reduction
