Little Known Facts About Breast Augmentation

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to breast enhancement or breast augmentation. In on words, plastic surgeons customize every augmentation surgery to meet the specific goals/needs of each woman.

The women who want to have breast implants surgery need to make different decisions prior to the surgery. The options include implant placement, type of implant, and incision location all help to determine the final results. Let’s discuss some little-known facts below.

1. Implant Placement

The plastic surgeons can place the breast implant either above or below the muscle. When the implant placement is above the pectoral muscle but below the breast tissue it is known as Subglandular Placement. This option is best for women who have enough breast tissue to cover the implant and can help prevent the breasts from drooping off the implant.

On the contrary, when the implant is placed below the muscle, it is known as the Submuscular Placement. It is good for the women who have a small amount of breast tissue. It provides an additional layer of coverage, reducing the likelihood of the implant being seen or felt.

2. Cost of Silicone vs. Saline

Most of the Breast Augmentation are either made of silicone gel or saline (salt) water. The cost of silicone implants is higher than that of the saline implants. It is due to the reason that the manufacturing cost of silicone implants is higher. Moreover, as a material, silicone gel costs more than the saline water.

Choosing between these two types of implants is a major decision for the women. There is a difference in their properties. One delivers a natural-looking appearance, while the other delivers a natural feel.

3. Incision Size Depends on Implant Type

A smaller incision is needed for the saline implants and relatively bigger incisions are needed for the silicone implants. This is due to the fact that saline implants can be inflated after they’ve been placed in the breast pocket. On the contrary, the silicone implants are prefilled already. Larger incisions are therefore necessary to accommodate the insertion of silicone implants.

4. Implants Won’t Prevent Breasts from Changing

Even after the implants, the breasts will, nevertheless, be able to change in size and shape due to pregnancy, weight fluctuations, and the process of aging. The breasts can fall victim to gravity and droop with the passage of time because the skin loses some of its natural elasticity. An effective way to remedy sagging breasts is a mastopexy, also known as breast lift surgery. The procedure, done on its own or in combination with a breast augmentation, will elevate the position of the breasts.

5. Breast Augmentation Results Can Look Natural

As a matter of fact, the breast implants are not necessary in all breast augmentationprocedures. Though most of the women opt for the breast implants, some women go for fat-based augmentation. Recent breast implant trends have women selecting small to moderate-sized implants for a natural looking enhancement. The breast augmentation results can appear as subtle or dramatic as you would like if you choose the right surgeon.