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Find a Plastic Surgeon. Patient Safety. Table of Contents Print. Next: Risks and Safety. Find Your Surgeon. On The Blog Will your breast implants last a lifetime? Drew Davis, MD Breast implants do not last forever, and there are many reasons why women will choose to have their implants removed, usually anywhere from 10 to 20 years after their initial surgery. Copeland can guide you toward a breast augmentation plan that delivers optimal results. There are quite a few decisions to make when it comes to choosing the right breast implants for your breast augmentation procedure, and Dr.
Copeland will provide you with outstanding assistance each step of the way. The first consideration is determining the type of breast implant you want—silicone or saline-filled:. Silicone breast implants are comprised of a silicone shell filled with a cohesive silicone gel. Copeland exclusively uses the modern cohesive gel implants for those who choose gel.
When compared to saline implants, silicone implants tend to create results that look and feel more like natural breasts. They are also less likely to cause visible rippling or wrinkling. Instances of leaks or rupture are unfortunately harder to detect in silicone implants, and patients must take this fact into consideration during the selection process.
Modern silicone implants are available in a wide range of sizes and projections. Saline implants are comprised of a silicone shell filled with sterile saline salt water. For a more natural look and feel, saline implants are more frequently recommended for placement under the pectoral muscle. Due to an increased tendency of rippling and wrinkling, saline implants may not be an optimal choice for patients with very little body fat or natural breast tissue. Leaks or ruptures of saline implants are easily detected and the water from the implants is safely absorbed by the body—many patients decide on saline implants for this reason.
Saline implants are available in a wide range of sizes and projections, but they only come in a round shape. When deciding on the right size implant for your breast augmentation, Dr. Copeland considers your preference of volume, desired projection, and bodily stature. He will also offer you a complimentary trial of various-sized breast implants to help in your decision process. The breast augmentation procedure is performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis.
This is normal, and your implants will settle into their optimal position over the next several weeks, with final results after a couple of months.
When performed by a qualified cosmetic surgeon, breast augmentation is a safe surgery with long-lasting results, and the overwhelming number of patients are very glad they chose to have the procedure. The best way to decide whether or not breast augmentation is right for you is to meet with a board certified cosmetic surgeon for a consultation. What Is Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Your cosmetic surgeon will help you find the right implant type for you. Round implants will typically achieve a fuller upper pole the top portion of your breast , while shaped implants lend a gently sloping look to your breast profile. Profile: Your cosmetic surgeon will help you choose this based on your existing proportions and your goals. Generally, patients with a more petite frame will require a higher profile implant to achieve the desired size increase while ensuring the implants are not too wide at the base.
Size: Breast implants range in size from about cc to cc or larger. Many patients require a different sized breast implant for each breast; this helps to achieve the best possible symmetry. Depending on your anatomy and your desired outcome, your cosmetic surgeon will use one of the following incision techniques to place your breast implants: Inframammary. This involves a short incision made in the crease underneath the breast, called the inframammary fold.
This leaves a thin, 1 to 2 inch scar that is easily concealed within the crease.
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