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  • Saturday, August 4, 2007

    Breast Implants and Augmentation

    From a very early age, women are subjected to ideals regarding the size and shape of their breasts. Modern media – glossy magazines and movies - tell us how big and what shape they should be. Many women consider and eventually have breast implants in order to conform to these opinions but while there are advantages to having this done there are still some concerns and many questions that need answering.

    Not all cosmetic surgery is carried out on women who simply want bigger breasts. Many face psychological problems because the size or shape of each breast is different. Breast cancer sufferers consider breast-rebuilding treatment to try and get their lives back on track.

    Breast Implant sample demo


    Gone are the days where the only surgical procedure available for women was breast enlargements. There are numerous surgical procedures for various areas of the body although the breasts remain a firm favourite for women. You can now have breast augmentation, breast reconstruction, breast implants, a breast lift and a breast reduction.


    You should always consider every view and get the full facts before you consider any surgery, least of all cosmetic surgery.



    For most forms of breast implants a small incision of approximately 1.5 inches is made in the fold under the breast, around the areola or in the underarm. For saline implants, a pocket is then created and the implant inserted. Once inserted the implant is then inflated with the saline solution.

    More information about the surgery.
    The procedure itself usually takes between an hour and two hours and dressing and bandaging is worn for the proceeding 24 to 48 hours. After this a support bra is worn for around 3 weeks although patients can normally be up and moving within 24 hours of the operation. It is advised that strenuous activity and heavy lifting should be avoided for about a month after surgery.


    You will suffer bruising and swelling around the breasts that should disappear with time, and also a firmness in the breasts that will disappear with time. You will more than likely feel a little discomfort for several days following the procedure; if this discomfort continues you should consult the clinic where you underwent the operation.


    What are the possible side effects of breast implant surgery?


    Current research shows no heightened risk of systemic disease or breast cancer in patients, however, as with all surgery there are risks attached. Unfavourable scarring may occur leaving nasty marks around the incision area or around the implant. Infection may occur as with any surgery. Bleeding, excessive firmness, rippling, deflation, asymmetry and a change in nipple sensation may also be encountered but breast augmentation has the highest satisfaction rate of any cosmetic surgery.

    What implants are used?
    Currently, in the United States, saline implants are used for breast augmentation; these are a silicone rubber shell filled with saline (salt water) during surgery. They are available in a wide choice of shapes and sizes. If a patient has significant problems and saline implants would not be the best solution then gel implants may also be used. The advantage of saline implants that if you are one of the unlucky 1% of people who’s implants deflate, the body absorbs the salt-water solution and the implant deflates at a rate that means the body can cope with the amount of salt water being absorbed.


    How much will breast augmentation cost?
    Obviously this will differ dependant on exactly what procedure you want, the incision type your require and where you have the procedure done. It is obviously not advised to plump for the cheapest option as this may lead to using an inefficient surgeon and complications with the procedure. As a very rough guide you can expect to pay between $4000 and $10000 for breast augmentation. There are probably cheaper and more expensive options available, but I wouldn’t advise either. The price you pay also takes into account the availability of plastic surgeons in that area and the qualifications and expertise of the potential surgeon. If you are certain you want breast implants but feel that the price is a little too high for your budget, you will be pleased to hear that many surgeons will offer credit agreements to spread the cost over time. You should always be very careful when picking a clinic or surgeon. Make sure they are professionally certified and be aware that this is a prime example of you get what you pay for; the price you pay is usually indicative of the qualifications, experience and expertise of your surgeon. Do not be afraid to ask your surgeon for testimonials from satisfied clients; any professional worth his salt will be able to supply them and will be only to pleased to do so. At the end of the day, you must have confidence in your surgeon. And the only way to achieve that, is to do your research.

    For more on implants read Breast Implant Information and About Breast Implant and Augmentation.
    For implant images (before and after) see Breast Implant and Augmentation Photos

    ©2005 Jenna Keys About The Author: Jenna Keys

    10 comments:

    1. Texas Breast ReductionMarch 6, 2010 at 7:37 AM

      Very nicely defined about breast implants and Augmentation, That is great surgery if any woman want to change size of her boobs.Breast is a part of woman's body. so i am also prefer it must be looking awesome.

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    2. Yes, but every woman should know the risks. An Australian mother of five, Kerry Mullins, did her research and went to see Dr. Morris Ritz from the Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery. He's a fully trained reconstructive/plastic surgeon but that didn't stop him from severely disfiguring Kerry Mullins for life. It is one of the worst stories I've ever seen about plastic surgery and everyone should view it. It was on sixty minutes Australia and can be accessed on the Channel 9 sixty mintues, Australia site under The Beauty Trap, August 27 2010 Interview with Tara Brown.

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    3. The biggest myth about breast augmentation is as it can lead to breast cancer. I don't know if this can be true. It would be great if the plastic surgeons could detect if cancer may develope in the surgery candidate.

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    4. Big boobs look great. Hell yeah

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    5. I had tummy tuck and breast implants im very happy and they look great

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    6. I WANT MY TITS BIGGER BUT I AM POOR. PLEASE HELP A NIGGA OUT!!!!

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    7. Does the breast augmentatiion apply to men who want to be females?

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    8. IM LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING MY SURGERY. I DONT WANT THEM HUGE, I JUST WANT THEM BIGGER. IM SOOOO EXCITED ABOUT THE WHOLE THING.

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    9. i am 25 i have three kids and now i want my breasts back as i am a 12 year old teenie boper in my chest i have nothing i am looking into getting the surgery done so i can have more self confidence i feel like a little girl not a woman i have nothing i dont even wear a bra i tape them because i only have a little skin yet i breast fed and had c or d brests i want that back what else can i do?

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    10. There are a lot of ways to perform breast augmentation and it depends a bit on the patient as to which is the best approach.

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