| Saline Or Silicone Breast Implants: A Good Question To Prepare |
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As with most cosmetic surgery, breast augmentation was for reconstructing the breasts after injury or surgery due to breast cancer. But with Hollywood keeping close watch on rising stars' chests, it's also a good way of getting some press. Think about it, it's either you choose to have a perfect nose or a perfect chest if you want some attention.
As with most cosmetic surgery, breast augmentation was for reconstructing the breasts after injury or surgery due to breast cancer. But with Hollywood keeping close watch on rising stars' chests, it's also a good way of getting some press. Think about it, it's either you choose to have a perfect nose or a perfect chest if you want some attention. The collective obsession with women's chests has pushed a considerable amount of women, in all ages and sizes, into the steady and waiting hands of cosmetic surgeons. It is ironic that their prime purpose is biological, to provide nutrition to babies. It almost seems fitting to expect that cow udders should be on runways in the near future. If you're deciding to take the plunge and accentuate your cleavage (among other things) via plastic surgery, it would be good for you to decide on what kind of breast implants you'll opt for. In the interest of full disclosure I should note that I'm not a medical professional and it's best to consult a licensed doctor in deciding whether or not breast implants are right for you, and if so, which option is best. That said, from my research, there are two kinds of breast implants, saline and silicone. Saline breast implants, as their name suggests, are silicone shells inserted behind the chest muscle then filled with saline. They're also at least a thousand dollars cheaper. But they do not feel natural which can cause pain for the woman. The breast implants made of silicone are inserted into the body already filled with a viscous silicone gel, whose consistency is similar to that of human fat. Thus, they appear to be closer in look and feel to saline breast implants. Though the decision concerning which kind if breast implants to get should also be determined by your own body. For women with relatively moderate breast size and with healthy breast tissue along with a good amount of fatty tissue, saline is recommended. While woman with smaller breasts and minimal fatty tissue, the silicone breast implants would be better since there is less chance of visible rippling. Another variable would be the effects of each kind of breast implants if something goes wrong. When a saline breast implant ruptures, it is easier to detect because it tends to lose volume rapidly and the saline can be absorbed into the body without risk of toxicity. While a rupture of a silicone breast implant is not as simple and needs an MRI for confirmation, silicone has not been proven to cause any long-term health risks but may have adverse effects if absorbed by the body. Though there are risks that are shared by both silicone and breast implants, which have to be considered if you've decided to have the surgery in the first place. The risk of infection is always present after a surgery, along with pain. There is also a possibility that the sensitivity of the breast will be lessened. As mentioned earlier, the possibility for a breast implant rupture and subsequent leakage are equal for both kinds of implants. It is my recommendation as someone who is not a licensed, that you speak to your plastic surgeon before any medical procedure. But do you have an idea of what would better suit you and your needs? Jump in the conversation below. DISCLAIMER: This article is provided as information only and is not to be taken as financial advice. |