Adjustable Breast Implants

After the surgery many women complain that they are not comfortable with the size of their implants for they are either too big or too small. Thus, surgeons have created the adjustable breast implants in order to end this “implant remorse”.

The adjustable breast implant is a design that allows surgeon to reshape and to pump up or tone down a cup size within six months of the surgery, to meet the patients’ needs. There are two main types adjustable breast implants: saline, and saline core and silicone shell adjustable implants. The procedures consists making an incision on the lower part of the breast near the chest wall or under the lower portion of the areola (Inframmary incision). A couple of months after the operation, the surgeon then uses a syringe to inject either one of the implant previously used.

There several benefits associated with adjustable breast implants such as: the decreased patient anxiety regarding size, better breast symmetry, and patients’ control over the size and final results. The only known risks would be the ones I mentioned in past blogs— Susceptible Risks of Breast Implants.. Nevetheless, according to an article by the ABC News, “ Not all plastic surgeons are excited bout the idea of adjustable implants.” I guess, further studies will be needed to determine all the pros and cons of such implants. ( http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Cosmetic/story?id=2750240&page=1 )

Going Back

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As I said in past blogs, breasts have been since early times the synonym of femininity, one of women’s greatest physical attributes. The bigger the better, and unfortunately most women allow themselves to be compared to this cultural idea of beauty. They do not accept themselves as they are; thus, they often decide to undergo cosmetic surgery for the simple reason of pleasing their societies, rather than themselves. I have nothing against cosmetic surgery; however, I do believe that if you’re to cut yourself it’d better be for the right reasons, not because someone thinks that you’re not good enough.

Nevertheless, when thinking about having breast augmentation, one must know which procedures will have the best results and how to find the best surgeon. She’ll want to inform herself on the steps that she can take to have the best possible results. Thus, I’ve been writing these blogs: to inform women about all the factors related to breast implants that will allow them to make the right decision.

****NEWS Type of Breast Implants: Natural Breast Implants

According to an article by FOX NEWS (and others), silicone breast implants may be replaced by a new ‘natural’ form of implant that uses tissue grown by a person’s own stem cells—immature cells with the ability to change into any type of body cells under the right conditions. I hear scientists have throughout years tried to increase breast size with, with no success (apparently). However, if they were to suceed women would greatly benefit from it.

First off, women would have the implants that would feel and look like natural breasts without the risk of neither deflation nor interference with mammographies. Second, since the natural implants require the surgeons to suck the fat from different parts of the body, particularly stomach, women would be having a ‘two in one’ type of deal. Also, scientists believe that adding stem cells into the body may actually encourage the growth of new blood vessels; in addition, there is no risk of rejection by the patient’s immune system.

‘Natural’ breast implants will certainly more desirable than artificial ones. I must emphasize how anxious I am for the completion of the studies.

Types of Breast Implant Texture

When choosing a breast implant, texture is an important consideration. There are two basic implant textures: smooth and textured. Smooth implants, the most commonly used texture, are able to move freely in the breast pocket for they have thinner shells; thus, making it soft.Textured implants on the other hand, do not. Smooth implants are also often placed under the muscle (subpectoral/submuscular placement) for it decreases the chances of the patient having capsular contracture, and it is believed that they may have less change of rupture.

Textured implants were designed as an attempt to reduce capsular contracture. However, whether or not they really prevent capsular contracture it’s still unknown. Texture implants have rough outer surface which allows them to create cohesion between the implant and the surrounding tissue, and to create traction rippling—that is, when the overlying tissue grabs the implant surface and begins to pull on it.
(http://www.justbreastimplants.com/implants/texture-shape.htm )

Breast Implant Shapes: Round and Anatomical

To determine what would be an appropriate shape for the implant, is an important factor when choosing breast implants. There are two shapes that a woman can choose from: round, which conforms to the natural shape of the breasts, and anatomical, which is often recommended for patients who underwent breast reconstruction.

Round breast implants the most popular type for breast augmentation. They are just that . . . round; however, there are certain types of round implants that enhance the forward projection of the breasts better than others. Round shaped implants not only present the fewest amount of complication, and provide the greastest amount of lift, fullness and cleavage; but it also provide less control over the upper portion of the breasts. Thus, they cost a little cheaper than anatomical shaped implant.

Anatomicals, also known as contoured shaped implants, are the ones shapes like teadrops. These type of implants generally have more volume at the bottom, which projects a conical fashion. Woman usually opt for this shape of implant because it gives them a more naturally teadrop shaped breasts. However, they can cost a lot more for the implant requires a textured surface to prevent rotation; otherwise it can become distorted—round shaped implant do not pose the risk of implant rotation because of its symmetrical shape.