Breast Implants Style

Breast implants come in a variety of shapes, surface textures, and sizes. Depending on the desired shape you wish to achieve, you and your plastic surgeon may choose a round or contoured breast implant shape. Generally, the larger you want your cup size, the larger the breast implant the plastic surgeon will consider (measured in cubic centimeters, or cc's).

You should be aware that contoured breast implants that are placed submuscularly (under your chest muscle) may assume a round shape after implantation. Your plastic surgeon will also evaluate your existing tissue to determine if you have enough to cover the breast implant. If you desire a breast implant size too large for your tissue, the plastic surgeon may warn you that breast implant edges may be apparent or visible post-operatively. You may even risk surgical complications. Also, excessively large breast implants may speed up the effects of gravity and result in earlier droop or sag

What are the choices of implant positions? 

The easiest surgical placement of the implant is under the breast tissue (submammary).

A slightly more difficult surgical placement is under the chest muscle (submuscular or subpectoral) but this position is associated with a lower incidence of capsule contracture and slightly less occurrence of rippling. There is more pain postoperatively than with a submammary placement.

Round Saline Breast Implants

Currently, this is the most popular saline breast implant choice for breast augmentation. Round breast implant shapes are available in a wide array of sizes to accommodate various body types. They also come in a High Profile style for greater projection in the breast profile. Round breast implant shells come in two textures, Smooth or Siltex®. While Siltex® is a textured surface breast implant, and preferred by some physicians, smooth surface breast implants may be less likely to be felt through the skin and tissue.

Shaped Saline Breast Implants

These saline-filled breast implants feature a contoured shape that re-creates the more teardrop outline of a mature breast. This is often preferred by women who are looking for a gently sloping breast silhouette. The Contour Profile® Style shaped breast implant is available in a moderate or high profile.

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www.lookingyourbest.com/breast/articles/BreastImplants/breastimplant-styles
www.breastaugmentation.name/breast_augmentation_guide/breast_implants/implant_styles.html

Breast Implants

Breast implant surgery is a technique that can enhance the size and shape of your breasts. Because of improvements in surgical methods and breast implant technology, this procedure has become more refined over the years, providing better post-surgical results than years ago. This procedure may be combined with a breast lift to provide a fully satisfactory outcome.

Breast Implants Choices

Breast implants come in many sizes and shapes. The type of breast implant that you choose for surgery should be based on your desired change in profile and cleavage. Factors include positioning, surface texture, shape, personal anatomy and other considerations.

Saline Vs Silicone Breast Implants


Saline breast implants have been considered advantageous because if ruptured, the saline can be easily dissolved by the body. A disadvantage is that saline implants are more likely to show ripples through the skin.

Breast Implant Side Effects

As with any surgery, breast augmentation surgery has some associated risks. Though infrequent, complications can result in further treatment or a longer recovery. Risks associated with breast implant surgery could include obstructed mammography, breast feeding issues, infection, and possible implant leakage.

Having breast implant surgery is not something to be taken lightly. Your decision to have breast implants should be an informed one that takes into account the potential risks and side effects.

You should also have realistic expectations about the results of breast implant surgery so that you are not disappointed with the results

Written By PBW