Breast augmentation surgery is an important aesthetic procedure that has gained much popularity in recent years. Many established plastic surgery centers in the US offer innovative cosmetic breast surgery procedures to help figure-conscious women accomplish their breast enhancement goals. Breast augmentation with implants is an advanced procedure that provides women with a fuller and more youthful breast contour.
 
Breast Implant Choices

The effects of gravity, weight loss and pregnancy are main factors that cause breasts to lose their firmness, shape and volume. Breast augmentation with implants is considered a great solution as this plastic surgery procedure enhances the shape, size and attractiveness of a woman’s breasts. This breast enhancement procedure can also be accompanied by a breast lift to resolve sagging. Implant procedures are specifically designed to provide women with perkier and fuller breasts that last. Breast implants are now available in a variety of shapes and sizes. The breast implant options offered by renowned AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practices include:

• Silicone gel implants
• Saline implants

Both these breast enlargement options are FDA-approved and come with a strong silicone outer shell. The main difference between them is that the more natural-looking silicone implant features pre-filled gel, while the saline implant is filled with a saline solution after it is been placed beneath the skin. Breast augmentation surgery procedures using these two types of implants are widely popular for their effectiveness in helping women achieve fuller and shapely breasts, contributing to an improved physical appearance and greater confidence.

Cosmetic Breast Surgery with Implants - Various Incision Options

Breast enhancement surgery using saline or silicone gel implants is not a complex procedure. It is normally performed as an outpatient procedure, and can be completed in about one or two hours. There are various incision options for inserting breast implants. The incision may be placed under the arm, under the breast tissue or muscle, or around the nipple. However, the incision technique utilized may largely depend on the type of implant selected as well as the extent of breast enlargement required. The plastic surgeon decides on the most appropriate type of implant and incision method depending on the desired breast shape, size and other physical aspects of the patient.
 
Breast augmentation with implants is ideal for women in good health and with a steady body weight. The patient should also have realistic expectations about the degree of improvement that can be expected. This breast augmentation surgery ensures women the following benefits:
• Helps regain a youthful figure and appearance
• Restores breast volume lost due to weight loss or breastfeeding
• Enhances overall physical appeal

Achieving Effective Breast Surgery Results

It is obvious that breast augmentation with implants is convenient cosmetic surgery option for figure-conscious women looking for enhanced breast contour. However, the best outcome for breast enlargement surgery procedures will largely depend on the plastic surgeon performing it. It is therefore important to locate a qualified and experienced   plastic surgeon offering the procedure in an AAAASF accredited plastic surgery practice. The right surgeon would thoroughly evaluate the patient before the surgery, taking into account the patient’s cosmetic goals and physical condition. This will ensure safe and effective breast augmentation surgery.

Breast augmentation is offered at many reputable clinics by qualified and experienced plastic surgeons. It is important to choose a reliable plastic surgeon for performing this cosmetic breast surgery. It should be kept in mind that many cosmetic surgeons claim to be specialized and so, it should be made sure that an experienced and qualified surgeon is chosen. You should also remember that opting for the lowest prices will not necessarily give the desired outcomes. The results of breast augmentation surgery would depend greatly on the plastic surgeon that performs it.

A consultation with your general practitioner is a good option as all information about the procedure as well as a list of surgeons in the area would be provided. While deciding on the clinic and surgeon, make sure that the facility where the surgery is to be provided is a registered one. This can be ensured after checking the website and testimonials. If the plastic surgery facility is not registered, then it should be avoided altogether.

Some Guidelines for Choosing the Right Surgeon for Breast Augmentation Surgery

The following guidelines should help you to a great extent in your search for the right surgeon.

• Ask the surgeon whether he specializes in breast augmentation, rather than just general cosmetic surgery.
• Ask about the number of breast augmentation procedures that  the surgeon has performed till date
• When scheduling a consultation, ensure that the appointment is made with the surgeon who will be performing the procedure.
• During the meeting with the surgeon, make sure that he/she is fully aware of your particular requirements. You should also understand clearly what results you can expect and maintain realistic expectations regarding the same.
• Ensure that the surgeon clears all your doubts and addresses all your concerns.
• Make sure that you are comfortable with the surgeon, so that it doesn’t create problems during the surgery
• Ask about the risks involved in the procedure
• Ask whether overnight hospital stay is required
• Find out if the procedure is painless or not and also ask about the recovery period.

Many plastic surgery facilities will not give a price for the surgery until the consultation with the surgeon takes place. After the meeting, it should be ensured that both parties are equally happy with the discussion.

Before the final decision is made, ask 3 questions to yourself:

• Am I completely clear about the surgery?
• Do I know about the final results I can expect?
• Have I understood the complete risks and side effects associated with breast augmentation?

The need to attain perfection in all walks of life is increasing day by day. Today women want to be perfect and correct all the ‘imperfections’ they feel they have in their bodies. Women around the world at some point of their life feel insecure about their bodies and wish for enhanced assets. Breasts being a symbol of femininity, women desire attractive breasts. This has led to a rise in the demand for breast augmentation surgery, a clinical procedure by which one can reshape and resize the breast for excellent aesthetic results. Breast augmentation is also known by the names breast enlargement and breast enhancement.

The Process Involved

Breast augmentation involves the placing of implants beneath the breast tissue. For this procedure, small incisions are made either near your armpit or nipples or under the breast. There are two methods of placing the implant. The implant is placed in a pocket, either beneath the pectoral muscle directly at the back of the breast tissue; or above the pectoral muscle. Generally this decision is made by the plastic surgeon after considering various aspects. The surgical team involved will study your case beforehand and provide the best suggestions. They will also discuss the placement of incisions with you.

The patient undergoing breast augmentation surgery has the option to choose the size of implant, as breast augmentation is more about reshaping than reconstructing the breast. After the procedure, you may experience tiredness and soreness for about 2 days. Recovery period is one week.

Types of Surgical Breast Implants

Surgical breast implants used in breast augmentation surgery are of two types: saline-filled and silicone-gel-filled. Both are FDA approved. Saline implants comprise silicone shells filled with sterile salt water. They are ideal for comparatively younger girls, such as the age group 18 to 25. The other type is the silicone implant, wherein the silicone shells are filled with a plastic gel. They are ideal for a older women, say those that are 25 and above. Silicone implants have a more natural feel and a texture similar to that of the breast tissue.

Surgical breast implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes to accommodate various body types. Usually, implant sizes range from 100 to 400 cc. The plastic surgeons take individual preferences into consideration when choosing implants. Apart from this, the size selection is also based on factors such as your height, chest size and the amount of breast tissue present. You can choose from round and tear-drop shaped breast implants. Another option is to choose between smooth or rough surface implants.  

Possible Complications

Implants are sometimes associated with capsular contracture and rupturing. If silicone implants rupture, the gel may leak to the scar capsule and the bordering tissues. This may go unnoticed for years. It is hard to detect a silicone implant rupture because the shape and size of the breast remains unchanged. However, the gel can be removed safely without any harm to the patient. Saline implant rupture is more easily detected. In this case the body absorbs the fluid and as a result the breast size decreases. The saline fluid is removed through the kidneys. Saline implants usually last for ten years or more.

Before undergoing the surgery, ask your plastic surgeon all details about the breast augmentation procedure. Discuss the pros and cons of the two implant options, and also which will work best for you.