Women can get breast implants to make their breasts larger and fuller. The Surgeon can operate it for reconstructive purposes, such as after a mastectomy for breast cancer, or aesthetic purposes.
Choosing between silicone and saline implants is crucial for every woman when considering breast augmentation.
What is breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation Mammoplasty in medical terms, comprises implanting a breast implant behind the breast (also known as "Subglandular" placement) and/or under the chest muscle (known as "Submuscular" or "Subpectoral" placement).
Breast augmentation can improve symmetry in naturally small-breasted women, replace volume lost due to nursing or considerable weight loss, modify the curve of the breast (such as in tubular breasts), and increase breast volume in naturally small-breasted women.
What is the difference between saline breast implant and silicone breast implant?
Breast implants are classified mainly into two types: saline and silicone gel. Although they share some characteristics, they also differ in many ways. These includes:
1) Materials for Filling
Saline implant: They have a silicone outer shell, but the shell is inserted unfilled. It is then filled with sterile salt water.
Silicone implant: Silicone implants are entirely made of silicone, a synthetic material that has a similar feel to human fat. The implants are housed in a silicone case filled with silicone gel.
2) Size of Incision
Breast augmentation is not a one-size-fits-all procedure. Breast implants come in various sizes, projections, and fill volumes. To achieve its intended goals for that patient, the best implant for each breast will be carefully selected and matched to the space.
Since saline implants are inflated after being placed in the implant pocket, they require a slightly smaller incision. While silicone implants are pre-filled, they need a slightly longer incision.
3) Look and Texture
The consistency of saline is similar to that of water. As a result, implant rippling, wrinkling, and other effects associated with saline implants are more likely to occur, compromising the natural appearance of your results.
Silicone gel is a non-allergenic, non-sensitizing polymer with no known allergies, sensitivities, or reactions in humans. The viscosity of silicone is higher than that of saline. As a result, it flows differently within its shell than saline. Also, silicone implants can often give the breast a more natural look and feel, similar to breast tissue.
The molecules are stuck to one another in a cohesive matrix, similar to gummy bear candy.
4) Cost
The cost of breast implants is determined by the procedure, doctor, and implant type.
Typically, saline implants are less expensive than silicone implants. This will be considered when calculating the total cost of your breast augmentation.
What are the available types of saline and silicone implant?
1) "Baffled" saline implants
The term "baffling" refers to the implant's internal channel structure, similar to the shelf layers. Theoretically, these channels allow the saline inside the outer implant to flow in different directions, simulating the feel of a silicone implant while reducing rippling and sloshy liquid movement.
2) Variable cohesiveness of silicone implants
Silicone gel breast implants have different stiffness or "cohesiveness" (cross-linking of silicone molecules) levels. The ones that are the most "liquid" are the softest and flow the easiest, and they're the ones that are most commonly used for routine breast augmentation. The most cohesive silicone implants are the stiffest. They have the best shape retention, which could benefit you if you want post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. An implant with an intermediate stiffness may help patients who wish for silicone but have had problems rippling with less cohesive devices.
Who is Qualified for Breast Implants?
Breast augmentation is a personal choice. Pursuing your body's needs and desires can be incredibly empowering.
If you want to be considered for breast implants, you should do the following:
- 1) You must be healthy enough to have the surgery
- 2) You do not have medical conditions that can affect the outcome of surgery.
- 3) You must be fully developed.
- 4) You must make sure you're in good physical shape.
- 5) You should keep your expectations in check.
Benefits of Breast Implant
Many women who have breast implants want to increase the size of their breasts. There are a variety of reasons why you might want to increase the size of your breasts, including:
1) To restore initial breast size.
Breasts may shrink due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging.
2) To correct asymmetrical breast (different sizes or shapes).
Breast asymmetry is common, but it can be more noticeable if the tissue in one of your breasts is damaged before you reach puberty.
3) Breast reconstruction after a mastectomy (breast removal).
Breast implants restore feminine features and help women feel complete after having their breasts removed due to cancer or another serious health condition.
4) Asserting your gender identity.
Breasts can help you express your gender identity more accurately.
5) To boost self-esteem and body image.
Breast implants can help you feel better about yourself and your body.
Why Should You Get Your Breast Implants at HospitalXp?
Do you want your breast implant to be performed by the best and safest hands at a reasonable cost? Then HospitalXp is the best option for you!
We have assembled a team of expert Ph.D. surgeons led by professors and associate professors of plastic surgery. They will use the skill, knowledge, and experience acquired through years of practice to meet your needs.
At HospitalXp, we have modern and sophisticated medical equipment and technology that aid our surgeons in attaining their goals. In addition, our surgeons pay in-depth attention to your every need from the preparatory phase until you fully recover from the surgery.
Let us help you get the breasts you have always wanted. Choose HospitalXp!