Myths And Truths About Breast Augmentation

There are so many myths circulating in society about breast augmentation. Before you decide to have the cosmetic procedure you should find out what these fallacies are and the truths behind them. For instance, there is a belief that implants can cause breast cancer as well as autoimmune disease to start. This is not the case. There is no medical evidence to date that supports the claim that women who have augmentation are any more likely to develop breast cancer or any other related disease.

It is also believed that having breast implants can make it more difficult to look for signs of breast cancer when you have a mammogram. There is some truth to this. Having a mammography does tend to involve a little more work for women who have had breast augmentation but radiologists who are informed that the patient has had breast implants are skilled and experienced enough to be able to obtain accurate results.

Can you tell the difference between a natural breast and a breast implant when you look at a woman? Some people think they can. If you select an experienced and qualified plastic surgeon then he will do everything possible to make your implants look as natural as possible. He will consider the weight of the breasts, as well as the height, the shape and size that is most appropriate for you. The right size implant coupled with the proper position will make it highly unlikely that anyone will know that you have had augmentation- unless you choose to tell them. That is entirely up to you.

If you have heard that implants made of silicone are not safe then take heed, your source is misinformed. Gel-filled implants that are made of silicone have been extensively researched and studied for decades. Both their safety and effectiveness have been evaluated and found to be top notch. In fact the safety of silicone breast implants has been supported by clinical studies in the United States, as well as extensive preclinical tests and rupture prevalence data from Europe. Silicone implants have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States. Be aware that silicone is the most biocompatible substance known to human beings.

Have you ever been told that if you have breast augmentation you will have to go back for replacement surgery? It is the case that implants are not guaranteed to last a lifetime. You may need to have one or both of them removed or replaced at some point in time if you encounter a problem. Some women however do not experience a problem and enjoy the same implant for as many as 20 to 25 years. Some implants last even longer. Every implant is different and also has to do with how it reacts once it is placed in your chest.

Many potential patients believe that this kind of cosmetic procedure will be very painful. The truth of the matter is that there will be a degree of discomfort as there would be with any form of surgery. However healing is a very individual thing and no two people will recuperate at the same rate. To heal as quickly as possible from breast augmentation you need to follow your surgeon’s instructions and take your pain medication as directed.