Things To Know About Breast Implant Surgery

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Breast implant surgeries are becoming common among women who are dissatisfied with the size and shape of their breasts. Advanced technology has made the surgical procedure better than before. Let’s read more about this popular cosmetic surgery.

Breast implant also known as breast augmentation is one of the most common surgeries women with small breast sizes are opting for. The surgical process can give your desired size and improve the size of the breast.

Women across the world are opting for breast implant procedure because of various reasons:
1.To have a proportionate different between hip and chest
2.To increase size and improve shape of the breast for a more curvaceous figure
3.To restore breast volume decrease after pregnancy or weight loss

Before you search for an augmentation mammoplasty surgeon, it is important to know more about the technology & types of procedures.

The breast augmentation technology has become more advanced these days, which means better post-surgery results. There are three different ways of placing breast implants:
* Sub glandular implant ...
... placement
* Sub muscular implant placement
* Complete sub muscular implant placement

When it comes to choosing an implant, there are a number of options available.
* Smooth or textured implants
* Round or shaped implants
* Implants with size or volume between 120 to 850 CC
* Silicone or saline implants

Factors to Consider
Though, your surgeon will guide you through the process of choosing an implant, a little awareness will help you in taking better decision. The factors that determine the breast implant type are:

* Desired size of the breast
* Shape of the breast
* Your body shape & size

Women undergoing surgical treatment will have to make a choice between saline and silicone implants. Both the types have their pros and cons, which must be considered well before selecting one.

The process of saline implant includes surgical insertion of saline or sterile salt water in the breasts. These implants are considered to have higher chances of leakage or deflation but leaked saline will cause no harm, as it will be absorbed by the body.

Silicone implants are comparatively new and more popular among women. In this surgical procedure, a jelly like form of silicone is filled in an elastomer envelope. The gel looks similar to a breast tissue. These implants look and feel more natural. The disadvantage of silicone gel is that it is pre-filled, which means the incision size will be larger.

Cost of Breast Implant Surgery
Breast augmentation is an expensive procedure and the cost might vary, depending on your location & surgeon. For example, the breast implants in San Antonio could be cheaper than in any other part of the US. It is always recommended that you pay more attention to the experience of the surgeon over the price factor. There are high chances of the surgery going wrong, if done by an inexperienced doctor.

General anesthesia is usually recommended to patients. There might be some swelling around the breast that will go down in two to four weeks’ time. The incision scars will take time fade and flatten down.

Women undergoing augmentation surgery should remember that implants do not last for a lifetime and they should visit the doctor once a year to see if the implants need replacement.

Author of this article is associated with The Plastic & Cosmetic Center of South Texas, the most trusted clinic for breast implants Austin. All the surgeries are performed by Dr. Jeneby, one of the most highly skilled cosmetic surgeons in the area.