How Breast Implants Work

Research shows that breast enhancement procedures have been changing a lot of lives, especially those of women. As modern cosmetic surgery became acceptable to society, cosmetic clinics started to sprout from almost everywhere. More and more people are seeking to enhance their physical attributes. Scottsdale and Phoenix in Arizona are only two of those prominent cities with advanced cosmetic surgical techniques and equipment for cosmetic treatments like breast implants.

Basically, there are two types of breast implants: saline-filled and silicone gel-filled. In saline-filled, saline is implanted under the breast tissues and filled with sterile saline through a valve. Saline and silicone gel are both made in silicone elastomer envelope. However, silicone gel is already pre-filled with a clear, sticky, jelly-like form of silicone which is of almost the same consistency as that of the breast tissues.

Breast implant for augmentation purposes can either have subglandular or submuscular placement. Subglandular implant is less painful and the recovery is shorter, but it is also more noticeable. On the other hand, submuscular placement has a longer recovery period and more painful, but it is less obvious and lasts longer. Once the patient already chooses the type of placement, the surgeon will then choose the right place for incision.

Breast implants Phoenix surgeons perform are done for reconstructive purposes as well, especially after a mastectomy procedure. This reconstruction procedure can follow after a breast trauma or a congenital disease. The patient can choose to have either an immediate reconstruction or a delayed reconstruction. Immediate reconstruction surgery can be combined with mastectomy to reduce cost. However, there are possible risks of deflation and complications in these kinds of two-in-one surgical procedures. Delayed reconstruction is advised by doctors when the mastectomy operative healing is still necessary.

Like other cosmetic surgery Phoenix procedures, breast implants pose high risks as much as it gives advantages. Complications such as deflations, capsular contracture, and infections can occur, which may require additional surgery procedures to replace or remove the previous implant.

Considering all these risks, it is essential to choose the right surgeon for breast implants Scottsdale or Phoenix operations. Good surgeons deliver an almost perfect operation. There is minimal pain and less chances of infection after the surgery.