Breast Augmentation | Breast Implants

Breast augmentation surgery is meant to change the size of a woman's breasts. It is also known as augmentation mammoplasty. Surgeons perform this procedure by placing breast implants in the chest muscles or under the breast tissue. If you are considering changing the size of your breasts, consult your plastic surgeon about breast augmentation.

Silicone and Saline Breast Implants

Silicone and saline breast implants are the two most common types of breast implants. Both come in different sizes and have either textured or smooth shells. Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages.

Silicone implants are silicone shells filled with silicone gel. Many women claim that these implants feel more like natural breasts. However, silicone gels may pose more risk if they start leaking compared to saline implants.

Saline implants are shells made of silicone and filled with sterile salt water. Surgeons fill some of these implants during the procedure, but others usually come pre-filled.

The Three Most Popular Benefits of Breast Augmentation

Mastectomy

Many patients who have suffered from breast cancer opt to undergo reconstructive breast surgery to bring back their figures. They choose to have implants in cancer-affected areas. Their operation is usually complicated compared to other patients’ procedures. This is because it may involve reconstruction of the nipple and areola area, as well as skin grafting.

Boosting Self-esteem

Studies show that women with very low self-esteem experience a boost of their self-confidence after undergoing breast augmentation. Many women believe that their breasts have a great impact on their body image and confidence.

Micromastia

Medical practitioners diagnose macromastia when a woman’s breasts do not grow or mature after puberty. Individuals who suffer from this condition go through great embarrassment about how they look. Breast implants can help change such women’s figures, contributing a big part to improving their self-image.

The Procedure

The procedure can take one to two hours. Your plastic surgeon will administer anesthesia, making the operation pain-free. You will also be asleep throughout the whole process. The size of enlargement you want, the type of implant, and your body will determine where your surgeon will cut. He or she may cut your nipples and under your arms or breasts.

They will then place the implant into a pocket below or above your chest’s muscle. After ensuring the implant is in its correct position, the surgeon will cut and close the area with surgical tape or sutures.

Risks of Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation may pose various risks as follows:

Infection.
Changes in breast and nipple sensation.
Changes in your breast implant’s position.
Implant leaking.
Rupture of your breast implant.
Painful breasts.
Capsular contracture.

Results

It is vital to have realistic expectations after your surgery. Expecting perfection may frustrate you. But if the results do not satisfy you, you can consult your surgeon about corrective surgery.

For more on the benefits of breast augmentation, visit Gupta Plastic Surgery at our office in San Diego or Encinitas, California. You can call (858) 408-6100 to book an appointment today.