Breast Augmentation - Implants
But before getting to the actual procedures, especially when it
comes to implants, the subject of breast implant before and
after photos should be discussed.
The main purpose for breast implant photos is to show to the
woman contemplating surgery, as close as possible, what she can
expect her breasts to look like after the surgery is completed.
This is done by looking at photos of subjects with similar
bodies to her own. Surgeons keep a portfolio of all their own
surgical procedures so the woman can get a very good idea of
what his particular work will look like on her, as each surgeon
has a different technique.
Because there is some swelling after the surgery, the surgeon
will usually have photos at various time intervals after the
surgery is completed, so the woman can see what her breasts will
probably look like when they are back to normal. Also, some
breast implant procedures will leave some scarring. By viewing
photos the woman can get a relative idea of how much scarring
she can expect. Also, given the time intervals of the photos,
which are marked, a woman can get an idea of how long it is
going to take for her breasts to heal.
As for the implants themselves, there are plenty of them to
choose from.
There are saline implants. These are the only type in the US
with FDA approval. These come in all shapes and sizes with
various textures. But they are all silicone and salt water
based. These became very popular after the FDA ban on pure
silicon implants. Unlike silicone implants, if these implants
rupture they can be absorbed by the body.
There are many options for these implants that affect their
final appearance. Because these implants are softer than pure
silicone, when implanted in the muscle they tend to ripple and
thus have a more natural appearance. However, when placed just
under the skin and above the muscle this lessens the rippling
and produces a smoother though not as natural a look. For a
woman who wants a larger cleavage, a round shaped implant is
used which more naturally imitates the normal curvature of the
breasts.
Saline breast implants have come a long way in recent years. It
is now possible to insert them through the navel or underarm,
position them appropriately and then use a special valve to fill
the implants to the desired level. This allows the surgeon to
increase the number of implants after surgery and also in many
cases reduces recovery time. A patient can usually be back at
work within a week after surgery is completed.
While this may seem like a dream come true to many woman who
feel they have been cheated in the breast department, there are
still many dangers associated with this type of surgery which we
will go over in a future article.