Breast Implants - A Novel Approach in Cosmetics

Breast implants are devices designed to increase the size of a woman's breast. Usually these devices used by mastectomy survivors can rebuild the breast tissues and helps to alter the shape and size of the breast. Moreover, it is a boon to those who are in despair of having small or sagging breasts. As these implants are available in different sizes, a person, with the help of a plastic surgeon, can obtain the right size of the breast. Today, breast implants are available in two types; saline filled and silicon gel filled breast implants. And both of these have a silicon outer shell, and if the former is filled with a sterile saline liquid, the latter device used a silicon gel. And the first one is filled during the surgery and the second is filled in advance. Though both of these types have their own merits and demerits, the selection of suitable implant depends on the personal preference and the individual needs and circumstances. The main advantages of silicon filled implants are: the availability of round shape, as it is supple and soft it can provide a natural appeal, less chances of wrinkle and hardening. Moreover it is safer than other types. Saline also has a natural feel as it is soft and it is filled with saline solution, which has much similarity to the body fluids and so it can be easily absorbed by the body in case of rupture. Besides these two types, there are soybean oil filled and hydro-gel implants which are less popular. The different shapes available in the market are round saline, anatomical saline, smooth saline, and more. As most of these can provide a smooth surface, one gets a natural full breasts and a feel of their own breast tissues. The surgical procedure to implant these devices is known as breast implant surgery, or breast augmentation surgery. And before undergoing the surgery, it is advisable to consult the doctor about the various types, and the expected outcome of the surgery etc. Though this surgical procedure is an expensive one, nowadays it is more and more popular, as modern women are more beauty conscious and they need beautiful curves to enhance their appearance. In most cases the surgery needs a general anesthesia, and it takes several hours to perform. About 3 to 4 months is needed for the complete recovery. The averages cost of the breast implant surgery is $5000- $6000. Normal life span of this breast augmentation surgery is 10 to 15 years and after that period, the breast needs a replacement.