Biggest Breast Implants Mistakes

Although some people might have you believe differently, cosmetic surgery is a lifetime commitment. You can have breast implants removed or reduced through revision surgery, but there will still be scars, debt, and other possible leftovers from the procedure. While today risks have been greatly reduced and satisfaction is high among patients, there have been many mistakes along the way including dangerous materials, questionable surgical methods, and poor judgment.

In the early 1900's cosmetic surgery really started to kick off. The first attempts at bust enhancement and reconstruction were performed using a variety of materials. Surgeons attempted to inject substances directly into the body such as paraffin, which is more commonly used to make candles. The earliest breast implants were made of a variety of materials—glass orbs, polyester or other material wound into shape, foam, and even rubber. These surgeries were extremely risky and resulted in many complications and deformities. Later on in the 1950's, surgeons attempted to inject silicone into the breasts to increase volume. The material would harden and most women who underwent this experimental procedure were forced to undergo mastectomies to prevent further damage.

It may seem hard to believe, but there are breast implants that continually "grow." No longer available in the United States due to the extreme risks involved, polypropylene or string breast implants are popular amongst a small group of adult entertainers. A substance that has been described to resemble yarn is placed in an implant pocket. As it rubs inside the pocket, the irritation it causes forms liquid that will slowly expand the tissue over time. The liquid can be extracted to help decrease the size, slow growth rate, and even out imbalances that can occur. Women seeking gigantic busts—ones that are clearly unnatural and can look overstretched, often resort to visiting different countries with less stringent medical regulations and unscrupulous surgeons. Currently 800cc is the largest volume of implant available in the United States. This is a very large size, even if the patient has little existing tissue.

Few women undergo augmentation in order to come out with a single boob, but that is a potential risk that few take into consideration. Symmastia is a congenital disorder but can also occur following surgical bust enhancement. The tissue between the breasts slowly connects, forming a visible web, and in some cases, there is no clear separation. The condition requires a revision surgery, which is generally successful, but there is normally much emotional distress during and following the problem. Revisions can be costly and traumatizing as well as carry further risks.

Fortunately, a little research can save you from falling for some of these egregious mistakes and methods. While there are no guarantees, silicone and saline are fairly safe and risks are minimized when the patient chooses a skilled surgeon. There are many new techniques and materials being introduced onto the market to help enhance breasts, and while they may seem tempting, it's better not to be a guinea pig. It can take decades to truly understand all potential risks and consequences associated with a new medical technique.