Breast Implants – The Science of Breast Enlargement Technology
It is extremely common for women to be unhappy with the size and shape of their breasts. Breast enlargement (known technically as Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty) involves inserting an artificial implant into the breast so as to increase the size of the breast and to produce an amount of breast lift where necessary. Breast Enhancement is by far the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure requested by women.
Why Have Breast Enhancement Surgery?
Irrespective of anything you may have heard to the contrary, there are absolutely no medicines or exercises that are presently available to increase the size of the breast permanently, evenly and safely.
The only accepted technique for increasing breast size is to insert an implant into a space created behind your own breast. It is the size of this space (based on your own physical structure), along with your own wishes, which determines the size of implant used.
The Latest Generation of Silicone Breast Implants
Breast implants have come a long way since their original inception. Modern implants are extremely safe, and you’ll be surprised at how incredibly strong they are. At many consultations, you will be able to see, feel and even try on recommended implants during initial consultation.
What Kind Of Material Is Silicone?
Silicones are artificial molecules that are regularly used in manufacturing many beauty products, often for the skin or hair. They are also employed in food packaging and a wide variety of medical equipment, including implants. Thus they find their way into our lives frequently. For example, every day
We absorb silicone into our body through our skin
Silicone is absorbed via the food we eat
It is regularly found in many baby products
It might even be injected into our bodies
Breast implants come in a variety of sizes, usually expressed as a volume. To give an idea, 70ml would be a very small implant; whereas 500ml would be a very large implant. However by far the most frequently requested implant sizes are in the 200ml to 300ml range.
Implants also come in two basic shapes, either perfectly round or tear-drop shaped. Some surgeons prefer one form over the other, whilst others will use different types depending on the patient’s own characteristics. By and large, both give excellent results.
Breast Implant Materials
By far the most popular implant material, with patients and surgeons alike, is cohesive silicone gel. The silicone in the implant is in the form of a very thick and cohesive gel. Most modern implants are produced with a textured silicone shell.
Today this type of breast implant has a long track-record of reliable service. It is also considered to be the implant that feels the most natural.
Solid Cohesive Silicone Gel
In this silicone implant, the gel is made to an almost solid consistency. It is only available with a textured silicone shell. The result is that it is now possible to form the implant into the shape of a tear-drop. Some surgeons consider that this results in a more natural shape for some women. However, they can also be associated with a much firmer consistency or feel.
So having taken a look at breast enhancement from the surgeon’s point of view, it is possible that this has raised several questions in your mind. You should not hesitate to pose these to your chosen surgeon, who I am sure will provide you with a complete and detailed answer.
