Breast Enlargement
Breast enlargement or enhancement also known as Augmentation Mammoplasty is a surgery to increase breast size . It involves placing the implants under the breast tissue or chest muscles. It can be used to enhance the breast for more confidence or use it to rebuild breast for various conditions.
Reasons for Breast Augmentation
- Enhance your appearance and to give more confidence.
- To correct asymmetrical breasts.
- To correct small breast during development.
- To correct volume loss post pregnancy.
Types of Breast Implants
Various types of breast implants are available :
- Saline Breast Implants – filled with saline and are FDA approved
- Structured Saline Implants – they are filed with saline but have a inner structure to maintain its natural shape
- Silicone Breast implants – filled up with silicon gel . they require frequent visits to the Plastic surgeon to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Gummy Bear Breast Implants – they are form stable implants meaning they will maintain their shape even if the shell is broken.
- Round Breast Implants – they have a tendency to make breasts appear fuller.
- Smooth Breast Implant – they are the softest implants and can move within the implant pocket giving them more natural feel.
- Textured Breast Implant – they develop scar tissue to stick to the implant making them less likely to move inside the implant tissue.
Benefits of Breast Implants
- Develops body confidence.
- Gives a more harmonious shape to the breasts.
- Increases breast volume.
Risks
As with any surgery there are risks associated with surgery like :
- Anesthetic complications.
- Bleeding.
Improper implant position. - Miscellaneous.