The Bare Aesthetics Of Breast Augmentation
by admin on Jan.30, 2010, under Women's Health
Also known as breast augmentation mammoplasty, breast enhancement or breast implants, breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that involves the insertion of breast implants to increase breast volume and size and enhance breast shape. Many women desire bigger, fuller breasts to enhance their silhouette and proportions. Often women seek breast implants to restore volume and shape to their breasts following pregnancy and breast feeding that has left the breasts lacking in volume and sagging. In these cases, it is also sometimes recommended to perform a breast lift. Obviously putting an implant in an already sagging or droopy breast will only add weight and result in the breast sagging further. In this instance, a breast lift will address the sag or droop and the use of a breast implant will restore volume and shape.
Deciding to have breast augmentation surgery is a major decision. It is extremely important for a woman considering breast implants to be fully aware and informed about the procedure. This includes the safety of the procedure, understanding the choice of available breast implants, the placement of the breast implants and the surgical procedure and technique best suited to you.
What is the best Type of Breast Implant for you?
There are different types of breast implants, most commonly saline or silicone. Saline implants consist of a silicone shell filled with sterilized saline liquid. The saline is harmless as its composition is similar to the saline found in blood plasma. The advantage of a saline breast implant is that the size of the breast implant can be modified during the surgery and there are certain types of saline breast implants that allow for a gradual increase in size post operatively. However, saline breast implants are susceptible to rupture and leaks, rippling and deflation. The breast may also tend to feel like a
