Reasons for Breast Implant Surgery:

Many women are looking to cosmetic surgery to help boost their looks, or improve their self-esteem. Some women consider breast implant surgery after recovering from breast cancer.  Women looking to get breast implant surgery should definitely look at the different options that will not only get them the best results, but the best options for their body.

Breast Implant Procedure:

Breast implants involve inserting a silicone bag under the breast or the chest muscle and then filling the bag with saline. This procedure expands the breast area to give a fuller breast, for better contour and cleavage. This process has vastly improved over years, and really has become a safer procedure that many women elect to have.
The process starts with making an incision placed at various locations, depending on the person. These could include at the edge of the areola, under the breast at the breast fold, or within the areola or in the armpit or the umbilical area. Experts say that the thinnest scar is usually in the areola. There are a lot of options to consider in regards to breast implants, and a doctor will know what’s best for the patient after a consultation.

Types of Breast implants:

There are two major different types of implants. The first of two types is the smooth surface implant, and requires a large pocket and have yielded roughly 10% incidence of hardness and firming of the area around the scar. The smooth implant only occasionally wrinkles or ripples which gives the skin a wavy appearance. The second type is textured surfaced implants. Textured implants are associated with less incidence of hardening around the implant area and has a 7% occurrence of rippling or waving of the skin area above the scar. A doctor will discuss these with a patient, as each woman is different and require different attention. You can spend between $3,000 and about $7,000 - just depending on where you live and the quality you are after.

In regards to implant location, there are several different areas that need to be looked at. The easiest surgical placement of the implant is under the breast tissue. A more difficult location is under the chest muscle but is associated with a lower incidence of hardening of the area, and less likely to ripple or wave. There is more pain involved after the surgery with getting implants underneath the chest muscle. A doctor will be able to talk more in depth about exact location and what to expect with this type of procedure. There are pro’s and con’s to each placement, and it’s up to a doctor and their patient to decide where they are going in regards to moving forward with this surgical procedure.

Breast Implant Recovery:

 Breast implant surgery can cause breast swelling and breast pain. The recovery time from breast implant surgery can be about two weeks depending on the individual and the amount of breast swelling and breast pain.
There are many price options, and there are many different plastic surgeons that you can consult with in regards to breast implants. It’s very important to be selective with the doctor you choose. There are various different hurdles to consider before taking the leap into getting breast implants, including insurance, and candidacy for augmentation. This is still a surgery and safety should always be point #1. It’s important to remember there are options to be explored here, and that a good doctor will explain each thing multiple times to keep you at ease.