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What to Know About Breast Augmentation

by Opinion • November 4, 2020

By Hannah Madison

If you are not happy about your breast, you should consider going for a breast augmentation. This type of cosmetic surgery is meant to shape the breast, depending on the patients’ needs and specifications. Through this kind of procedure, the size of a breast or shape can be altered to achieve the desired appearance. This is achieved by adding implants known as saline, silicone, or an exceedingly cohesive silicone known as gummy bear implants.

The implants can be inserted beneath the chest muscle or the breast tissue. If you are looking for an experienced breast augmentation surgeon in San Diego, be sure to visit Dr. Marin’s practice. He receives several patients who are seeking breast surgery services. Thanks to many years of service, they are skilled enough to handle even complicated cases.

Why Seek Breast Augmentation Services?

Most patients seek breast augmentation services to achieve the following;

  • Increase breast size in patients with small breasts
  • Restore the size and shape of a breast following weight loss or pregnancy
  • To restore symmetry if the patient’s breasts are asymmetrical.
  • Restore a breast in its initial condition after surgery.

Plastic surgery involves cosmetic surgery and reconstructive surgery. Reconstructive breast surgery is an essential part of breast cancer surgery.  However, cosmetic breast surgery is normally carried out for esthetic reasons. Breast augmentation is categorized as cosmetic surgery.

According to the experts enlarging a woman’s breast through surgical procedures helps improve women’s feelings regarding their sexuality and self-esteem.

Understanding Breast Implants

The medical prosthesis usually placed inside a woman’s breast to increase its size is referred to as a breast implant. The implant assumes the physical nature of a normal breast. Below are the three primary breast implants;

1.    Saline Implants

These kinds of implants contain sterile saline solution such as water. This implant ensures that they get the desired breast shape and firmness. If the saline implant starts to leak, the body will absorb the solution, after which it will expel it naturally.

2.    Silicone Implants

These come with an outer silicone-filled shell plus a silicone gel. If they happen to leak, the gel will remain inside the shell or enter the breast implant bag. Note that leaking an implant filled with silicone might collapse or stay intact.

However, patients inserted with silicone-filled implants should go for regular check-ups, unlike patients with saline solution implants. An ultrasound scan or MRI helps in detecting an implant’s condition.

3.    Gummy Bear Implants

The gummy bear implants are actually the most preferred breast augmentation option. The gummy bear helps to retain the breast shape better compared to other breast implants derived from silicone and saline. The implants in question are ideal for patients who wish to avoid the other implants that feature extreme breast shapes. However, the gummy bear implants are not recommended for nursing and expectant mothers.

What Should You Expect?

Since breast augmentation involves doing surgery on your breast, it’s essential to understand the process well to make a well-informed decision. The specialist will help select an implant’s right size, depending on the breast size you wish to have. Don’t hesitate to reach out to board-certified plastic surgeons to help you attain your breast dream size.

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Filed Under: Health

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