Breast Augmentation Basics
by Lana
Hampton
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An overview of breast augmentation.
Breast augmentation has been the subject of much debate, and much
has been said for and against it. Understanding the definition is,
therefore, important. Breast augmentation, technically known as
augmentation mammoplasty, is usually carried out to
increase breast volume (by one or two bra cup sizes) and enhance its shape
following surgery.
Often, after weight loss, childbirth, or simply due to aging, breasts
lose volume and shape. Also, many women go for breast enlargement in order
to have a fuller bustline. Breast augmentation can be performed at any age
after the breasts are developed; however, federal regulation prohibits
this procedure for women below 18 years of age if it’s done for aesthetic
reasons alone.
Breast tissue and skin is lifted to create a pocket for each
implant. The implant is generally inserted directly under the breast
tissue or beneath the chest wall muscle. The surgical incisions are made
in the breast crease, around the nipple, or in the armpit to keep scars as
inconspicuous as possible. After surgery, breasts appear fuller and more
natural in tone and contour. Scars fade with time.
It’s also vital to know about breast implant material and the process.
Breast implants are generally silicone shells filled with either silicone
gel or sterile saline water. Concerns regarding the safety of silicone
breast implants have also given rise to some other gel-filled
implants.
Advantage of using a saline-filled implant is that it requires only a
small incision (less than an inch) underneath the breast, just above the
crease, for implantation. Another possible location for the incision is
around the lower edge of the areola (pigmented skin area surrounding the
nipple). A third alternative is a small incision within the armpit where a
pocket is created behind the breast tissue or underneath the pectoral
muscle for the implant to be inserted.
The positive aftereffects of breast augmentation are numerous. Among
these are: positive aesthetic results and substantial psychological boost;
quick return to normal activities; no risk of breast cancer, autoimmune
disease, or any systemic illness; and no negative effect on pregnancy or
ability to breast-feed.
The negative aftereffects include: changes in nipple or breast
sensation; post surgery, tightening of the scar may cause the breast to
feel firmer than normal; breast implants are temporary and saline implant
rupture is normal, the contents being absorbed; pregnancy can alter breast
size and affect the long-term results of breast augmentation.
After all is said and done, breast augmentation is a very personal
decision. However, it does improve the sense of a woman’s
self-fulfillment, and has been shown to increase women’s confidence
through a better self-image. If a woman has made an informed decision and
has fully accepted the risks and responsibility of such a surgical
procedure, breast augmentation can indeed be a positive experience.
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