Breast Implant Surgery for Beauty Elevation
Breast implant surgery has been embraced by millions of women
around the globe, despite the medical and social controversies
surrounding the procedure. Women's' breasts since time
immemorial have been eye candy for men and a source of pride for
women. No wonder, it has also been the inspiration for much
beauty in literature.
Breast enhancement is the buzzword of the cosmetic plastic surgery industry and
breast implants have been heralded and desired by women of every
shape, size, and financial background. Also called mammoplasty,
a breast implant procedure increases the volume of the breast(s)
by the placement of an implant within the chest, behind each
breast. Changes as a result of weight loss, childbirth, and
aging can lead a woman to the decision to undergo a breast
implant procedure. And although the safety of the breast
implants has been questioned in the past, recent research has
concluded that saline breast implants are safe to use and to
receive.
What is Breast Implant Surgery? Breast implants surgery is the
planting of prosthesis to enhance the size and shape of a
woman's breasts or to reconstruct the breast. Of the four types
of breast implants, saline (salt water) filled implants are now
the most popular, and regarded as the safest, in cosmetic
surgery circles. Breast Implants Surgery - Before the Implants
In the initial consultation, the physician will be looking to
determine whether a patient is the best candidate for the breast
implant procedure. An extensive medical history will be
taken, as well as medical tests to determine the patient's
current health status. Before the breast implant surgery, the
surgeon must have a comprehensive overview of the patient's
health - so it is necessary that any problems, or medications,
or recreational drug use be disclosed at this appointment. Some
patients' history may preclude them from undergoing the breast
implants procedure, or at least need to be scheduled at a later
date when health issues and habits have been resolved.
Breast Implants Surgery - Who are they for? The best candidate
for breast implants is a woman that has completed the growth
process--usually the age of 18 is determined to be the cutoff
age. And women who are not pregnant or breastfeeding are also
good candidates for breast implants. Patients should also be in
good health and not planning significant weight loss. Any of
these factors can change the intended results of the breast
implants. Breast Implants Surgery - The Procedure The breast
implants procedure is usually done under general anesthesia, or
when the patient is 'asleep'. The implant is inserted through a
small incision, with hardly any scar that can be noticed.
Sometimes the incision for the breast implants is underneath the
breast, or it may be within the lower edge of the areola, or it
may be in the armpit area so as to avoid any scars in the breast
region. After the incision is made, the surgeon opens a pocket
under the natural breast where the breast implant will be
placed. Once the implant is in place, then the incision is
closed and the next breast is done, if necessary. Breast
Implants Surgery - Risks and Complications Breast implants have
always been frowned upon by medical professionals and moral
police. But there are real risks associated with breast
implants. The most recent controversy is that of implants filled
with a silicone gel, so many physicians are using implants that
are filled with a saline solution instead. In the rare
occurrence the implant is punctured and the contents are
released, the saline solution is reabsorbed by the body without
adverse effects. With silicone implants, some patients have
reported disastrous effects from the breakage of the silicone
filled breast implants. It seems that the silicone can induce
the body's immune system to respond and it can cause a type of
chronic autoimmune disease in some.
Other possible complications include the same as with any
surgery: reactions from the anesthesia during the receiving of
the breast implants, infection, slippage of the implant, and
patient dissatisfaction with the results.