The Best Implants for Breast Augmentation
Considering a breast augmentation? You’re not
alone. Millions of patients around the world have already or are on their way
to a fuller, more shapely bust.
According to the International Society of Aesthetic
Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation was the #1 plastic surgery performed in
the United States. In fact, 330,631 breast augmentation procedures.
You’ve got two choices: saline and silicone breast
implants.
While both implants are considered safe by the FDA,
but each comes with its own set of benefits and risks.
Also, we’re going to look at what are the best
implants for breast augmentation for you as a patient.
Saline Breast Implants
· Material: Sterile salt water is contained by a round silicone shell.
· Appearance: Saline breast implants, while a less-risky choice, are a bit harder to
the touch. Some patients—those who lack sustainable breast tissue—have voiced
concern regarding the “rippling effect” on the edge of the implant.
· Insertion Procedure: These breast implants are empty when they are first inserted. Once
they are in properly placed, the implants are filled with the saline solution.
· Recommended Age: Saline breast implants are recommended for women who are 18 years and
older.
· Implant Longevity: Saline breast implants will last approximately 10 years.
· Risks: As with any surgery, elective or otherwise, scarring, pain and
infection can occur. When a patient seeks breast augmentation, additional risks
should be taken into consideration: leakage, a rupture or temporary changes to
breast and nipple sensitivity. Should a saline breast implant leak, the implant
will flatten. The body will absorb the saline solution.
· Treatment: There are no health risks to leaking saline solution. The body will
just expel it naturally. However, the patient will need to have the silicone
shell surgically removed to prevent infection. But the good news is that the
patient can have a saline-filled implant replacement at the time of the surgery.
Silicone Breast Implants
· Material: A round, silicone shell is filled with silicone gel.
· Appearance: Men and women claim the feel and look resembles that of natural breast
tissue. Silicone breast implants are softer to the touch and make a better
aesthetic appearance.
· Insertion Procedure: These breast implants come “pre-filled” with silicone gel.
· Recommended Age: Silicone breast implants are recommended for women who are 22 years
and older.
· Implant Longevity: Silicone implants will last about 10-15 years, but doctors are more proactive
in monitoring the implant status for leakage. Self-detection and yearly
mammograms are recommended as they will help to determine whether or not it’s
time to replace these implants due to leakage. MRIs can help, too, but they are
more expensive.
· Risks: If saline breast implants are the selected, the same risks apply to
silicone breast implant surgery as that of saline. Correcting a silicone
gel-filled breast implant leak is very different than that of a saline-filled
implant. Instead of an obvious rupture, the patient may not notice the slow
leaking of a “silent rupture.” This occurs when the gel is stuck in the fibrous
tissue surrounding the implant.
· Treatment: This is not a reason to panic; however, as the silicone gel isn't
believed to cause health issues such as rheumatoid arthritis, reproductive
difficulties or breast cancer. But doctors are cautious as a ruptured implant
could lead to shape and contour changes as well as pain and discomfort. Surgery
is recommended, and a replacement can be made at that time.
A Matter of Choice
In 2012, 72% of U.S. performed breast augmentation
procedures used silicone implants while the rest used saline. To determine the
right breast implant for your breast augmentation or reconstruction, talk with
your doctor.
Based on your breast anatomy, implant placement, body
type and expectations, your surgeon might recommend one type of breast implant
over another for optimum results. Ultimately, the decision is yours.
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