Long story short…it am planning to have breast augmentation as soon as it is financially possible. I have seen 2 doctors for consultations and they both agree that extreme weight loss and a year of nursing a baby have left me a good candidate for the procedure. They differ in opinion about saline vs. silicone. Any advice, i.e., pros and cons of each would be appreciated.
Saline is considered safer since if there is a leak it is just saline and can be absorbed into the body. Silicone, while it offers a much more natural feel can cause major infections if there is a leak. It really is up to you and what you want your breasts to feel like.
On the other hand, my mother had breast cancer and has silicone prosthesis breasts, they start breaking down and leaking being worn outside of the body after a year.
I don’t have any studies in front of me to tell you the statistics on leaks and all that, but I do know women who are thrilled to have implants and it has made their lives so much happier. Just make sure that after you get them, you go back as recommended to make sure there are no problems.
Best of luck to you.
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Picking the Best Breast Augmentation Incision for You
If you are considering breast augmentation, you have to make sure that you get the best procedure for you. To do this, you need to weigh all your options carefully, including options for how to have your surgery performed. The most important decision is picking your plastic surgeon. If you find a plastic surgeon with whom you are comfortable, you can trust his or her expertise about many of the other parts of the procedure. However, it is also important to know about your breast augmentation options so that you will understand your doctor’s recommendations and be able to give input when asked.
Understanding Breast Augmentation Incisions
There are four different incisions that are used for breast augmentation, but only three of them are relatively common.
The inframammary incision is the most common incision used for breast augmentation. It is done at or near the breast crease or inframammary fold. This incision has many advantages. It allows the surgeon to have direct visualization of the breast as the pocket is being made. It may allow doctors to do more reshaping of the breast mound during breast augmentation. Because the incision can be longer here, this incision is ideal for inserting silicone breast implants.
The periareolar incision is done directly below the areola, the colored tissue surrounding the nipple. This incision also allows for good visualization of the breast pocket, leading to good pocket formation. It can also be used for the insertion of silicone breast implants.
The transaxillary incision is made in the armpit. An endoscope is used to allow the doctor to see the breast tissue as the pocket is being made. This incision can only be used for saline breast implants, since these come from the manufacturer uninflated and can be filled with sterile saline solution
The TUBA (TransUmbilical Breast Augmentation) is performed using an incision in the navel. Then an endoscope is used to make tracks up to the breasts, where the pocket is created. Saline implants are maneuvered through these tracks to the breast pockets, where they are inflated. TUBA procedures have fallen out of favor and are now rarely performed.
Choosing a Breast Augmentation Incision
In choosing your breast augmentation incision, you have to consider the benefits and drawbacks of each of the incisions. Consider scar placement, quality of results, and likelihood of complications.
The inframammary incision leaves a scar below the breast that is well-concealed in most cases. If breast implants begin to bottom-out, or descend on the chest, the scar can roll up and over the breast, but if your implants are bottoming out, you most likely need revision surgery anyway. It gives very good results for most people, and has a low rate of complications.
The periareolar incision leaves a scar just below the areola. Many women are concerned that this might make the scar more visible, but this is not generally the case. First, scars from periareolar incision are generally lighter than scars from inframammary incision because the tissue around the areola is thinner. Second, the scars are well-concealed in the change in tissue from areola to breast. The disadvantage is that placement through a periareolar incision may increase the odds a woman will experience an infection or capsular contracture. Some say this incision may increase the risk of a woman being unable to breastfeed after breast augmentation, but this has not been confirmed.
The transaxillary incision leaves scars that are not on the breast. This can be a good or a bad thing. If the scar heals well, it is just a tiny line in the armpit, but if it heals poorly, it is in a location that will be exposed any time a woman wears a sleeveless dress or blouse, swimsuit, or tank top. Transaxillary breast augmentation can give good results if a doctor is experienced with the technique, but it has a greater likelihood of resulting in breast asymmetry (unevenness). If any revision surgery is required, it cannot be performed through the original incision. Instead, a second incision is required, usually at the inframammary crease.
TUBA has fallen out of favor because it has many of the same problems as transaxillary breast augmentation, but worse. A woman with a TUBA may get infection, bleeding, or fluid accumulation in the tracks to the navel. For these reasons, TUBA has fallen out of favor and is not generally recommended.
No Substitute for a Consultation
Really the only way to know whether a particular incision will work for you is to talk to a plastic surgeon who can talk to you about his experience with the different techniques. Surgeons are all different, and so are patients so it is impossible to know what is best for you without a consultation.
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If you would like to learn more about breast augmentation, please visit the website of Phoenix, Arizona plastic surgeon Dr. Bryan W. Gawley today.
Preparing for Your Breast Augmentation Consultation
The plastic surgery consultation process can be rewarding or disappointing depending on your preparedness and expectations.
Step 1: Gain a clear understanding of your goals
Make a list of goals before meeting the surgeon in person. Breast Augmentation Pre-Consultation, exclusively available at SurgeonHouseCall.com can help you formulate your goals in a non-threatening and anonymous fashion.
Common questions to address are:
1. Do I need a breast lift also?
2. Should I get a breast lift at the same time or at a different time?
3. What happens if there is a complication? Who will help me? Will it cost extra?
4. How big is too big? Will this hurt my back?
5. What is the warranty? What if it pops in the first ten years? What about after ten years?
6. Will I need an MRI to see if the implant has popped? How often?
Step 2: Find a surgeon that you like.
The most accepted measure of a plastic surgeon’s qualifications is board certification. However, the importance of the plastic surgeon’s bedside manner cannot be understated. Getting plastic surgery is a journey that can lead to a vastly improved quality of life, higher self esteem, and improved self image. However, the journey relies on trust, understanding, and commitment between the surgeon and you, the patient. This trust and understanding of a common goal and realistic expectations can begin at SurgeonHouseCall.com during a Pre-Consultation, or it could begin in the office of a surgeon recommended by a trusted friend or doctor. Wherever it begins, it is of the highest importance that an excellent rapport be established prior to the first procedure.
Step 3: Getting the surgery.
The plastic surgeon’s instructions must be followed to the letter in order to give the best chance of an excellent result and a safe surgery. This often involves smoking cessation, not eating the day of surgery, and avoiding medications and herbal supplements that may cause excessive bleeding. Also, arrange for someone to drive you home after the surgery. You should plan on taking at least three days off of work to allow adequate pain control and relaxation.
For additional questions, please visit the SurgeonHouseCall.com. Plastic surgeons frequently visit the forums and answer general questions, or a personal Pre-consultation can be privately placed with a board certified surgeon of your choice. The plastic surgery Pre-consultation exclusively available on SurgeonHouseCall.com is easy to understand and perform. A brief profile is created by the patient similar to a profile on any online dating or social networking site. The profile is complete with optional pictures and detailed description of the area in question as well as a description of how obtaining plastic surgery will affect your life. All questions are geared towards wound healing and mental preparedness for plastic surgery so that the board certified plastic surgeon can make an accurate assessment. The consultation is completely anonymous and password protected, so that only the surgeon(s) you select can view your profile. Only when you are ready to schedule an in-person appointment is the surgeon able to view your contact information.
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