Breast Implants

Breast implant or what is also known as augmentation mammaplasty is a surgical procedure used to enlarge or augment the breast to fulfill one’s desire for fuller breast or restore breast volume lost.
The procedure involves using implant of breast-shaped pouches that are saccular in shape, had a silicone outer shell and filled with silicone gel or saline (salt Water).

To make normal breasts larger for cosmetic reason is usually the main purpose for breast implant to be performed. Also, breasts that are unequal in size due to trauma or congenital deformity may also be equalized with this procedure. Male-to-female transsexuals may also resolve to breast implantation to achieve the physical appearance of a female.

The major benefit that breast implant brings is enhancing one’s appearance as it increase the fullness and projection of one’s breasts which lead to an improved and balanced figure therefore the self-image and self-confidence is also boost.

A cosmetic breast implant is usually an outpatient procedure and may be done under local or general anesthesia depending on the preference of the patient and physician. An incision is required to be made through the armpit, under the breast, or around the areola (darkened area around the nipple) as these techniques create the most inconspicuous scars. The implant will then be placed between the breast tissue and underlying chest muscle, or under the chest muscle. All in all the operation takes approximately one to two hours.

After the surgery, normal activities may be restricted for up to one week and stitches are usually removed in seven to ten days. Ideally one can resume all routines, including vigorous exercise, in about three weeks. The scars that resulted from the surgery will be red for approximately one month, but will fade to their final appearance within a year or two.