What is Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation also known as breast implant surgery is done to increase breast size and improve shape by placing silicone, saline, or alternative composite implants under chest muscles or breast tissue. Breast augmentation is done to feel more confident and in some cases to reconstruct the breast because of various conditions.
Consult with a plastic surgeon if you are considering breast augmentation to fully understand what surgery involves, including complications and possible risks.
Types Of Breast Augmentation
The manner in which the breast augmentation or breast enhancement is done is pretty much the same, but there are a range of breast implants that can be used and some of these include:
- Silicone Implants – Filled with silicone gel, these are the most popular implants, mainly because they feel a lot like the original breast tissues. There is minimal chance that the implant breaks or leaks.
- Saline Implants – As the name suggests, saline implants are filled with salt water, which has been sterilised.The benefit of saline implants is that it offers uniformity in terms of shape and firmness.
- Smooth Breast Implants – These implants provide the softest feeling, and these can actually move inside the breast implant pocket, which is why it looks more natural
- Round Breast Implants – The round breast implants tend to make the breasts appear rounder and more voluptuous. Given their shape, there is minimal chance of the implants rotating and moving out of place.
- Gummy Bear Breast Implants – The form stable implants can maintain their shape irrespective of what happens to the implant shell. Even though the filling in these implants is also silicone gel, it is actually thicker than the traditional silicone gel filling, making them less prone to breakage.
- Fat Transfer – Through liposuction, excess fat is removed from the body, and this fat is injected into the breasts. This is a great option for women who are not too keen on having a foreign body inside their body or need only a marginal increase in their breast size.
Benefits of Breast Augmentation Surgery:
1. Minimal complications
2. Small & Invisible scars
3. Boost confidence and enhance your appearance
