ELEVATE, SHAPE, REJUVENATE: BREAST LIFT FOR TIMELESS ALLURE
Breast implants are one of the most sought after procedures in plastic surgery. Last year over 335,000 women choose breast enlargement surgery according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
When considering breast implant surgery, consider the indications and risks as well as the long term benefits. Implants ensure an increased breast size. Don’t waste your time on oral supplements or fancy suction bras. Breast implants can increase your cup size, improve the shape of the breasts, increase your cleavage, improve asymmetry, and provide minimal lifting. Breast implants will not give you a “breast lift” and can not improve stretch marks.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are common misconceptions regarding breast implants?
“Breast implants cause cancer.”
Long-term studies reveal lower rates of breast cancer in women who have implants. No one knows the reason for a lower occurrence. The bottom line is breast implants (saline or silicone) do not cause cancer.
“Breast implants need to be replaced every 10 years.”
Saline implants only need to be replaced when they deflate. Saline implants last up to 20 years but do eventually wear out. They develop a small hole in the shell and the saline (saltwater) simply is reabsorbed by your body. The newer generation silicone implants (cohesive) will most likely last a lifetime. Even something happens to the outer shell, the silicone inside the implant does not leak.
“Incision location affects the overall result of the breast enlargement.
Breast enlargement uses different incisions. A surgeon’s skill and experience matter more than incision placement. If you desire a certain location for your incision then choose a surgeon who performs that type of incision.
“I have to limit my activities after my breast enlargement so I don’t rupture the implants.”
Modern implants last a long time. Additionally, they don’t rupture easily. You may resume all activities that you enjoyed previous to your augmentation. Don’t worry about rupturing your implants.
“I have to massage my implants to keep them soft.”
Previously, surgeons placed the implants over the muscle because massage kept the pocket a certain size. The massage allowed the implants to remain soft. Currently, most surgeons place the implants under the muscle where the constant action of the chest muscle “massages” the implant. Some think the constant massage lessens the chance of implant hardening. However, others don’t believe it. There is no harm in massaging your breasts following augmentation and some surgeons continue to recommend it.
“I can’t breastfeed after an enlargement.”
Implants placed under the muscle have little to no effect on the milk ducts and therefore should not impair breastfeeding. Implants placed above the muscle (directly under the breast) also have minimal effect on breastfeeding.
What is the breast implant process?
What are different types and shapes of implants?
What to know about location of incision?
How to pick my implant size?
Should I go above or below the muscle?
Can I combine a mastopexy (breast lift) with an augmentation?
What are complications associated with a breast augmentation?