Breast Augmentation – An Overview
Arnold Grey
Breast augmentation, known as augmentation mammoplasty is
becoming both more common and more safe in all health aspects.
Surgical procedures to enhance the breast the size (breast
enlargement), and/or shape (breast lift) of a woman’s breasts
are considered “elective” cosmetic surgery. However breast
reductions and breast reconstruction are considered
“corrective” plastic surgery. For these reasons some insurance
plans may cover the corrective breast surgeries.
There can be a number of motivations behind breast augmentation
and some of the most common reasons are:
1. Enhancing and balancing body structure keeping the size of
the breasts in consideration. Women with small breast size opt
for breast enlargement.
2. General reduction in breast size is frequently observed
after pregnancy and breast feeding. Breast lifts are commonly
done to reshape “sagging” breast or implants can be used to
restore breast size.
3. There can be a variation between the two breast sizes;
breast augmentation procedures can be used to bring them to
same size.
A comprehensive discussion with a surgeon is recommended before
breast augmentation. Every surgery candidate should gain clarity
about the process, and it’s realistic benefits along with
understanding the side effects and risks. In surgical terms, a
breast implant can be inserted behind or in front of the
breast’s chest muscles to increase the size of the bust-line.
Breast augmentation may impart added confidence and improve
self-image, however many mistakenly believe that changes your
appearance slightly will change your looks as well as your
outlook and this is an unhealthy approach. It is necessary to
be healthy and have a healthy self-image before seeking out
breast augmentation.
There are two most common types of implants:
Silicon shell implant filled with silicone gel, and
Silicone shell implant filled with salt-water (saline).
Saline-filled implants are done without any restrictions. For
gel-filled implants, permission is necessary from FDA (Food and
Drug Administration).
However common, breast augmentation is surgery so there are
possibilities for unexpected outcomes as well as health risks.
Capsular contracture is the most common problem that is
experienced after breast augmentation. It generally happens
when the scar tissue around the implant begins to tighten. It
will make the breast feel harder and uncomfortable. Removal or
replacement of the implant can solve this problem. Some
swelling and pain may appear due to excessive bleeding during
the surgery. There is always a threat of infection soon after a
surgery. It takes time to heal and any exposure to infectious
elements can cause trouble.
There can be adverse effects on nipples after a breast
reduction, breast lift or breast implant surgery. They tend to
get overly sensitive, hard and even go numb in some cases. A
breast implant may break or leak under certain circumstances,
and leakage of silicon implants in particular can lead to many
complications effecting health and appearance. It can happen
due to excessive pressure, defects or other reasons.
Young women or those planning a family should find relief in
that breast augmentation does not cause any side-effects during
or after pregnancy. Breast milk will be available for the child
within a week. There are no instances of breast cancers amongst
the women who underwent breast augmentation. It is necessary to
detect complications at an early stage to prevent impacts,
therefore regular post-surgery consults with your plastic
surgeon is advised.
Breast augmentation is done at various hospitals and cosmetic
surgery clinics and private practices. The cost of the largely
surgery is effected by the type of facilities that are
provided. The cost varies greatly with the skill and experience
of the surgeon as well. Local anesthesia will be given to the
patient in order to carry out the surgery. Complete healing
will take a couple of weeks.
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