BreastHow-Saline Breast Implants

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How to choose the right breast implant
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• Choosing the right breast implants is not easy.
  Make sure that you understand the risks and
  benefits of breast implant surgery, and discuss
  with your doctor your expectations. We have
  created a list to help you make sure that all
  your questions are answered.

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ANATOMY OF THE BREAST

• Anatomy of the breast - it is important that you
  understand the limitations that may exist due to
  characteristics of your own breast tissue. No
  woman has two breasts that match exactly, and
  therefore there will still be some asymmetry
  following augmentation surgery. The right
  implant is the one that will balance your goals
  with what your tissues will safely allow.

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SILICONE X SALINE

• Implants Silicone x Saline both silicone and
  saline implants are FDA-approved for cosmetic
  use. Each type of implant has its own unique
  benefits and trade-offs
• Silicone
• contains a safe, cohesive silicone gel
• feels more like natural breast tissue
• requires a slightly larger incision
• more expensive than saline implants
• Saline
• contains a salt-water solution
• feels firmer than silicone
• higher risk of visible wrinkling and rippling
• can use a smaller incision
• lower price than silicone implants

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LOCATION

• Location Subglandular vs. Submuscular breast
  implants can be placed either partially under the
  pectoralis muscle (submuscular or dual-plane) or
  over the muscle and under the breast tissue
  (subglandular).
• Subglandular
• not recommended for thin tissues
• more visible and palpable implants
• higher risk of capsular contracture
• more difficult mammograms
• Submuscular
• appropriate for thin tissues
• less visible and palpable implants
• lower risk of capsular contracture
• easier mammograms

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IMPLANT SIZE

• Implant Size the best size for a given patient
  is determined primarily by the patients
  measurements and tissue characteristics. While
  your goals and desires are very important, its
  also important you understand that an implant
  which is too large for your tissues can create
  additional complications, including excessive
  skin stretch. A specific cup size cannot be
  guaranteed, as bra cup sizes are not standardized
  across manufacturers.

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IMPLANT SHAPE AND TEXTURE

• Implant Shape both silicone and saline implants
  are made in round and teardrop shapes.
• Round implants - most often used in cosmetic
  breast surgeries.
• Teardrop implants - provide additional fill to
  the upper portion of the breast and are most
  often used in reconstruction surgeries.
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• Implant Texture the implants surface can be
  smooth or textured.
• Smooth implants - move easily and feel soft.
• Textured implants - have a slightly bumpy feel on
  the surface. Textured implants do not move as
  much within the breast pocket, but they are
  associated with a higher risk of visible
  wrinkling.

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INCISIONS LOCATIONS

• Incision Locations there are three commonly
  used incision locations within the breast fold
  (infra-mammary), around the nipple
• (peri-areolar) and under the arm (transaxillary).
• Infra-mammary affords the best visualization of
  your tissues and is well-concealed lower risk of
  difficulty breast feeding.
• Peri-areolar also well-concealed, but it may be
  associated with a higher risk of infection and of
  difficulty breast feeding.
• Transaxillary- incision is within the armpit may
  be visible in some types of clothing there is a
  risk of injuring important nerves and vessels in
  the arm very difficult to place larger silicone
  implants through this incision.

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RISKS AND ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES

• Risks - as with any other surgery, breast
  augmentation carries risks and benefits. Some of
  the risks associated with breast augmentation
  include
• Rupture
• Capsular contracture
• Scarring
• Asymmetry
• Wrinkling
• Implant displacement
• Change in nipple and breast sensation
• Infection
• Possible breastfeeding difficulty
• Additional Procedures - in some cases implants
  alone may not be sufficient to address all
  of your concerns, such as sagging or extra skin.
  A breast lift is sometimes recommended at the
  time of breast augmentation.

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BOARD CERTIFICATION

• Board Certification make sure your doctor is
  board certified by the American Board of Plastic
  Surgery board certified plastic surgeons
  complete a minimum of 5 years of surgical
  training following medical school, including a
  plastic surgery residency. State laws permit any
  licensed physician to call him- or herself a
  plastic or cosmetic surgeon, even if he or
  she has not been trained as a plastic surgeon or
  has had no surgical training at all be sure to
  select your doctor carefully.

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