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Breast Implants---8 Tips You Must Know To Do Well by: Rashme Wong Nowaways, for hundreds of thousands of women a year, a breast augmentation can help boost self confidence, reconstruct breasts damaged by surgery or tumor removal, and correct asymmetrical breasts. Of course, the most common reason that women seek breast implants is for cosmetic purposes; they are unhappy with their appearance for one reason or another and want an enhancement to help them look and feel better. Currently, the most common way to increase breast size is via breast implants. A breast implant is a sac of silicone elastomer that is either filled with saline or silicone, and is surgically implanted under the breast tissue. The proportion of the breast to body height and weight is taken into consideration, as is the chest width, location of nipple/areola complex, and cleavage. Because the concepts of aesthetics are constantly changing, there are many factors such as implant type, size, and site that should be tailored to the individuals' specificity. Type of Breast Implants: All implants used today are made of a silicone shell with either a saline or silicone filling. The use of silicone filled implants, which has been around since the early 60's, was banned in 1992 by the FDA until further information could be obtained. These implants are also available as part of an FDA study, and may be used in women willing to participate in the study. It is widely expected that silicone gel-filled implants will once again be made available by the FDA. Location of Breast Implant: The placement of breast implants is either sub-glandular or sub-muscular. Sub-muscular can either be partial or complete. With partial sub-muscular placement, the bottom third of the implant is not covered by muscle. With both partial and complete placement bellow the muscle there are usually fewer instances of complications and mammography tests are easier to perform. When implants are placed sub-glandular, insertion is faster and easier, and there is usually a shorter recovery period. The primary difference between sub-glandular and sub-muscular is the type of look that the breasts have. For sub-glandular, the implants gives a distinct cleavage line which extends up over the top of the breast. For sub-muscular, the cleavage is not as distinct and does not continue up over the top of the breast. The degree to which the placement affects the final result depends upon several factors. Location of Incision: There are four areas of incision: Periareola (lower part of areola 1 - 1/2 inches) On the lower breast crease Arm pits Trans umbilical Each has advantages and disadvantages but the preferred incision is periareola because it is less noticeable. Physicians who are experienced in this method find it easy to do. It is important to discuss with your surgeon which he/she prefers and why. Silicone implants come pre-filled and therefore cannot be inserted through the belly button or armpit. How Much It Costs? This definitely depends upon your region, surgeon can range from $'2
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