The Facts About Breast Implants

From a young age, women are subjected to ideals relating to the size and shape that breasts should be. Women's self-image and confidence have a strong correlation to breast size. For many women the decision to undergo breast implant surgery just makes sense. And you'll feel much more comfortable about your decision once you know the facts about breast implants.

Breast implants are certainly about wanting bigger breasts or a more shapely chest, but there is a psychological element as well. Many women say their self confidence increases, and that they feel much better about themselves.

Breast cancer survivors also choose breast implants to rebuild the breast they lost. Many times the implant is put in place at the same time the mastectomy is being done.

For most breast implants, all that is needed is a small incision that's about 1 inch in length. This incision is made in the fold that is under the breast or in the armpit. If you are having saline implants, a pocket is created and then the implant is inserted. After it is in place, it is inflated with saline.

Your breast implant surgery will take from one to two hours to complete, and you will be required to keep the bandages on for up to 48 hours. Then you will have to wear a support bra for the next three weeks. You will be up and moving around within 24 hours, and the only restrictions for the first month are heavy lifting or other strenuous activities.

After your breast implant surgery, bruising and swelling which will go away over time. The firmness of the breast implant will also diminish over time making the breast feel more natural. Don't be surprised if you have some pain and discomfort in the first few days after the surgery.

In the United States, saline breast implants are the most common used for breast implant surgery. The shell is made of silicone rubber and then saline is filled into the shell to the appropriate size. Silicone gel implants are also available, although the saline is the number one choice. One great thing about saline is in the event a breast implant does rupture, the solution will be absorbed by the body. There are no health risks associated with it.

Breast augmentation varies in price depending on the type of breast implants, the type of surgery, and who your plastic surgeon is. Don't go cheap here because cheap could mean that the supplies used are inferior, and as a result, you'll be looking at nothing but trouble down the road. On average, breast implants run from $3,500 to $10,000. You should not choose a surgeon because of their low price. Your after-surgery health and satisfaction is the important consideration; you do not want to have regrets later.

When choosing a plastic surgeon, make sure you do your research. Don't be afraid to ask the potential plastic surgeon for references. Once you find a potential surgeon, you should set up a consultation to see if you are both on the same page. Then you can choose the plastic surgeon that you feel is right for the job and things can move forward.

Our world is a place that is rapidly changing, and the technology used to design the modern breast implant has advanced exponentially. With this modern design technology, you can get a perfect-for-you set of breast implants and know that the risks are relatively minor.

If you are ready to have the body you always dreamed of and a great body image, now is the time to see your plastic surgeon to see which breast implants are right for you.