The choice of implant filler, implant size, shape, and other features will be determined based on your breast anatomy, body type, and your desired increase in size. Your lifestyle, goals, and personal preferences, as well as your plastic surgeon’s recommendations and sound surgical judgment are also determining factors. Both silicone and saline breast implants are […]
Top 10 most popular cosmetic procedures in U.S. – Surgical – 2. Breast augmentation
Number of procedures in 2011: 316,848 During breast augmentation, an incision is made by a surgeon who creates a pocket underneath the pectoral muscle for the implant to be inserted. Women can get either a saline or silicone-filled implant. Risks include scarring, infection and a potential need for the implants to be removed in the […]
Kick the smoking habit before your procedure
Did you know that smoking can impede the healing process after a plastic surgery procedure? That’s right, for the best possible outcome after your surgery it’s best to kick the habit to the curb. Surgeons at the University of Texas found that women smokers who underwent breast reconstruction after cancer surgery had higher rates of […]
Can breast implants freeze if they get too cold?
The technical answer to that question is yes, silicone breast implants can in fact freeze if it gets too cold. However, the freezing point of silicone is -67 degrees Fahrenheit (-55 degrees Celsius). In order for breast implants to get that cold in a persons body, well… they’d be dead before that ever happened. In […]
Will you lose sensation in your breasts or nipples if you get implants?
It is possible to lose nipple sensation after breast augmentation. This loss is more commonly temporary, but there is a reported permanent sensory loss in up to 15% of women with breast implants. The nerve that provides nipple sensation runs along the chest wall as it approaches the side of the breast before it travels […]
