Breast Implants: Know The Popular Trends For This Procedure

If you are thinking about getting breast implants to enlarge your chest, you might be a bit intimidated by this procedure at first. There are lots of decisions to make, and the results are usually permanent or will at least last several years. Therefore, it is helpful to find out what many other patients are doing when they get augmentation done. Consider some of the trends as reported by some plastic surgeons. 

One detail that might surprise you is that many patients still opt to get breast implants, even when the economy is not great. It is still one of the most popular procedures, and in fact, the number of patients getting it done has increased in recent years. Therefore, don't feel alone in wanting to spend your money on this treatment, even when you do not have much cash to spare. Many people find it worth their money anyway. 

Another thing that may shock you is that many patients now choose to get silicone breast implants. This material got a bad reputation several years ago, but the kinks have been worked out, and they have made a safe return to the market. The fact remains that silicone is known for being the most natural looking material for breasts since it tends to be the softest kind. In addition, this material makes the chest less likely to ripple, which is partly why it looks so natural. Note that while saline was the most popular choice in the 1990s and early 2000s, some patients who got this material during that time period have now chosen to get this procedure done again, only this time with silicone for the natural effect. 

Though there are several places to get the incision, the most common one is usually under the breasts. This is because it is a great place to hide a scar. The bigger the chest, the less visible the incision, since the scar is particularly easy to hide beneath lots of tissue. This area is usually preferred to the underarms because there are many occasions on which you have to raise your arm, meaning that people could likely see the scar there. In addition, getting the incision on the areola is not very popular because there are no creases in which it can hide, unlike under the breasts. Therefore, if you want the best chances of hiding the fact that you have breast implants, consider this option for incision placement. 

If you already have a doctor in mind, ask him or her about the trends of patients. The results may vary depending on the city, the age of each patient, and the quality of work the doctor does. For example, if he or she does not offer a certain material or placement for breast implants, then the women using this office will not get a choice, and therefore the trends will be different. Of course, you should also ask your physician for his or her advice for your situation, so do not just go by what the trends happen to be.