Having the perfect body is a dream but only a few people are blessed to have that. If you don’t have the desired body shape or size, you are not alone! Let us specifically talk about breasts in women. This is an important female body part that defines their physical appearance. Women who are unhappy with the shape and size of their breasts opt for breast augmentation to achieve a more appealing, confident look. Breast implant is a medium of augmentation that uses implantation to provide the woman with augmented breasts but is this method safe? How is this done and what are the types of breast implants? Get all answers in this article.
What are breast implants?
Breast implant meaning medical devices that are surgically implanted or inserted in the breasts to augment their size and/or shape. These are helpful in improving shape, size and perky breasts to make a woman confident in her body. Scroll down to read more information about breast implants.
Breast Implant Types
There are three types of breast implants:
- Silicone implants: These are most preferred types of breast implants. Silicone gel pads are implanted in this type.
- Saline implants: In these implants, sterile saline solution in a silicone elastomer shell is implanted in breast tissues.
- Alternative-composition implants: These are less-common implants that contain miscellaneous fillers. Considering their poor efficacy, these implants are no longer being used.
Myths about breast implants
Breast implants may be helpful in some cases but there is still a lot of myths and misconceptions about this surgery. Natural is always good and since implantation is prosthetic, it is considered artificial and unacceptable. Are breast implants natural, are there any side effects of breast implants, do breast implants affect breastfeeding, can woman get breast cancer due to the use of these implants? These are some queries that women have.
According to Dr. Parag Telang, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon and Director of Designer Bodyz Centre for advanced cosmetic surgery, breast implants look and feel natural. You cannot tell that a woman has got breast implants done, it is that natural. One a few women experience slight pain or numbness for a few days post-surgery but that is it. Besides, these implants do not interfere with normal breast functions including breastfeeding. Neither these cause breast problems nor breast cancer, as believed by people.
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Are there side effects of breast implants?
Talking about Breast implants side effects, there are no such side-effects but exceptions are always there. There are some issues that a few women might suffer from after the implantation surgery especially if they have got silicone breast implants done. These include:
- Migration of silicone breast implants to other parts
- Rupturing of silicone implants and/or leaky implants
- Thyroid and fibromyalgia might also get triggered with silicone implants
Saline breast implants also offer certain issues such as bacterial infection, sensitivity or bleeding. It is important to get the surgery done from an experienced professional only to eliminate the risk of these complications. If you feel something weird after the surgery, speak to your doctor immediately. This can help control the problem on time and prevent further possible serious complications.
We have mentioned about only three major types of breast implants but there are many others that are either subtypes of these or lesser known. The implants are done according to the woman’s requirement whether she is getting them done for support or increase the size or just providing a smooth finish or texture to her breasts. If you want to get breast augmentation done, you should only visit an experienced doctor for the surgery. Someone who has an experience with these cases so that your life is not at risk.
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