Improve Your Looks with Breast Implant Surgery

Breast augmentation surgery helps enhance the size, shape and symmetry of the breasts. Opting to have surgery to enhance the breasts is a very personal decision.  Many women consider large breasts as a sign of femininity, while others opt for augmentation surgery to fill out clothes better or to emulate a favorite celebrity who has had the procedure. Breast implant surgery is the most popular option when it comes to improving the appearance of the breasts. Implants can help improve lost volume due to pregnancy or excessive weight loss as well as resolve asymmetry.  The surgery can also help in breast restoration following a mastectomy.

Breast Implant Types

Three popular breast implant types available today include

• Saline implants – These are sterile saline gel filled and require only small incisions as they are filled with the saline solution after placement.

• Silicone gel implants – They come pre-filled with a silicone gel and require a larger incision than their saline counterpart. This option offers a more natural outcome.

• Gummy bear implants – These are made of highly cohesive silicone gel and provide a more natural shape to the bottom of the breasts. They require a longer incision than other types.

Implants may be placed on the underside of the breasts, at the lower edge of the areola, or through the armpit. They can be placed in a pocket beneath the pectoral muscle or above the pectoral muscle.

The plastic surgeon helps the patient choose the right augmentation option based on their individual cosmetic goals and physiological considerations. Leading plastic surgery practices are equipped with advanced 3-D technology which simulates the results of the procedure. Patients can try on various sizes of implants and view 3D image of their body on a computer screen. This allows them to choose the implant type which suits them the best. This technology also helps the surgeon plan the procedure to meet patient goals. Choosing the right plastic surgeon is of course crucial to ensure natural looking results.

 

Know more about Gummy Bear Breast Implants

 

Gummy bear implants offer more natural looking breast enhancement

If you seeking a breast implant option that can provide more natural looking results, gummy bear breast implants could be the answer. These cohesive gel implants are filled with high-strength silicone gel and more stable than silicone gel or saline implants, and offer more natural breast contour.

These FDA-approved implants are gaining popularity for the superior results that they offers. Gummy bear implants (also known as anatomically shaped or teardrop-shaped implants) are fuller and rounder towards the bottom part and thinner at the top, giving a natural shape and size to the breasts. They are an ideal option for breast enhancement, breast lift, and revision of breast enhancement surgery. As they are made with high strength silicone gel, they retain their shape even when cut in half and are just like chewy, gummy bear candies. These implants come in different shapes and sizes and can easily fit any specific body contour or type.

Cohesive Gel Implants – Benefits

• More natural looking breasts
• Reduced risk of capsular contracture (buildup of scar tissue around the implant)
• Longer lasting results
• Improved breast shape and size
• Do not leak if ruptured
• Minimal scarring

How Gummy Bear Differ from Other Implants

Unlike saline and silicone implants which are filled with a liquid solution, gummy bear implants are filled with a highly cohesive silicone gel. So even if the gummy bear implant ruptures, there is no chance that the gel would leak into the body. Moreover, in saline and silicone implants, the leakage normally occurs along fold lines and there are no fold lines in gummy bear implants. These implants also retain their shape for a longer period of time and implant shape does not change with positional changes.

The surgical procedure used for gummy bear implants is quite similar to that used for saline and silicone implants. The incisions for insertion of the cohesive gel implants are made in the crease below the breast (also known as inframammary fold) and are a little larger compared to the other options.

Find a Plastic Surgeon with Experience in Cosmetic Breast Surgery

It is important to find a plastic surgeon with experience in breast implant surgery to ensure natural looking results. Choose an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery center that provides the services of qualified and skilled plastic surgeons. Make sure that the plastic surgeon you choose has experience in performing gummy bear implant surgery. Reliable plastic surgeons use advanced technology such as Axis Three which allows patients to visualize the outcome of the planned procedure. This helps in pre-operative planning for customized results.

 

Gummy Bear Breast Implants for Superior Results

The new FDA-approved gummy bear breast implants are a good solution for women to improve breast size and shape.

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures.  This plastic surgery procedure to enhance breast size and shape is performed using saline and silicone implants as well as fat transfer, which involves using autologous fat or the patient’s own tissue for enhancement. The latest option, FDA-approved gummy bear breast implants, is gaining popularity for the superior results that it provides. These implants are used for breast enhancement as well as for breast lift and revision of breast enhancement.

Gummy bear implants offer many advantages over the other options:

• Firstly, the implants help maintain the breast shape over an extended period of time which is much longer compared to other implant types.

• With these cohesive gel implants, the chances for folds and rippling are quite rare. The filling does not shift around the implants due to its distinct shape.

• Implant leaks are less likely to happen once the gummy bear implants are placed.

• Scarring is minimal.

• As there is only less diffusion of silicone compared to other fillers, only a low capsular contracture rate occurs with this implant type.

• As it is available in a variety of sizes, the appropriate anatomical shape can be selected that matches the natural body characteristics for the desired contour.

• These implants not only enhance breast size but also improve symmetry and provide a more natural appearance

For the best results, it is important to have the procedure performed by a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon. In established AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery practices, plastic surgeons used advanced 3-D technology such as Axis Three to provide customized results. Patients can view 3-D images of their breasts from various angles. The system helps the surgeon in preoperative planning by capturing linear and volumetric measurements, allowing them to provide patients with gummy bear implants that suits overall body proportions.

 

Fat Transfer Breast Enhancement – What Happens During the Procedure?

Fat transfer breast enhancement is a natural method of breast augmentation wherein the candidate’s own body fat is used for augmentation purposes. This is preferred by many women over breast implant augmentation since no foreign material is inserted into the body. This procedure is provided at leading plastic surgery facilities in Manhattan, New York City by reputable plastic surgeons. Women planning to undergo this cosmetic procedure can schedule a consultation with their chosen plastic surgeon to learn more about the procedure and take an informed decision. During this consultation, the plastic surgeon would decide if you are a candidate for this aesthetic procedure.

What Is Fat Transfer Breast Enhancement?

This procedure is also known as fat grafting or autologous fat transplantation. In this breast surgery, the surgeon would remove excess fat from areas such as the back, buttocks, love handles, thighs, and abdomen through minimally invasive liposuction. The purified fat is injected into the breasts to augment them.

Smartlipo Triplex is an advanced and safe laser device which the surgeon uses for carrying out liposuction. A small cannula would be inserted through a tiny incision made in the area from where fat is to be extracted. The powerful laser energy delivered would melt the fat in donor areas such as the thighs, abdomen and waist. 3 unique laser wavelengths are used for melting the fat. The extracted fat is processed for purification. This would ensure that the survival rate of fat cells is high. Sometimes, the surgeon would inject extra fat cells because not all cells would survive. The procedure would be successful depending on the following factors:

• The amount of existing fat and breast tissue
• Amount of fat that is transplanted to the breasts
• Amount of blood that is received by the breasts

In fat transfer procedure, the donor areas get contoured since excess fat is removed, while the breasts gain the desired volume.

The Right Candidate for the Procedure

The right candidates for the procedure are women who,

• Have experienced implant rejection
• Wish to have breast reconstruction after mastectomy
• Have underdeveloped or misshapen breasts
• Wish to have younger-looking breasts.

Fat transfer breast augmentation is a medically approved process and hence women desiring a more appealing breast contour can confidently undergo the procedure. However, for successful breast augmentation through fat transfer, a reliable plastic surgeon is indispensable. You need to make sure that all instructions provided by the surgeon during the pre and post surgery periods are followed closely for the best results.

 

Myths about Breast Augmentation

Women considering breast augmentation surgery need to be aware about the myths propagated about the treatment. Here are some of these myths and clarifications:

– Implants are obvious: This is not true. Silicone gel implants offer a natural look and feel. Proper implant selection and positioning are crucial to achieving natural looking results. An experienced plastic surgeon can provide breast augmentation procedures with the desired outcome.

– There is no rule of thumb for choosing implant size: The size of the implant should be carefully chosen. While women can make the choice, it is important that the surgeon provides them with the guidance to select the option that would suit their physiological considerations. This now easier with advanced 3D technology – results can be visualized with different sizes of implants.

– Implants are the solution to all aesthetic issues related to the breasts: Breast implants resolve issues related to size and volume. However, implants cannot correct breast sag, drooping or size or shape of the areola or nipples.

– Implants restrict the ability to breastfeed:  The implants are placed under the breast gland, whether they are placed above or under the pectoralis muscle. When appropriately placed, they will not affect the ability to breastfeed.

– The presence of implants increases sagging in women who breastfeed: The results of a recent study prove that this is not true. The study included 120 women with implants: one group of 57 women who breastfed for more than six months and the other comprising 62 women who did not breastfeed. When measurements were taken before and after pregnancy and/or breastfeeding, it was found that there were no significant changes in measurements or in sagging between both groups.

– Implants need to be replaced every 5-10 years: Breast implants need to be replaced on when there is a problem such as a rupture or leak.

Consulting a skilled and experienced cosmetic surgeon would provide you with answers to all your questions on breast enhancement surgery and help you take an informed decision.

 

Breast Augmentation Rated Second Most Popular Plastic Surgery Procedure in the World

Breast augmentation surgery was the second most popular plastic surgery procedure in the world, according to statistics released by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS) in 2013. According to the ISAPS, it is demand in the U.S. market which was responsible for driving breast implant surgery to the second position.

Breast surgery in general, comprising breast lifts, breast reduction and gynecomastia (male breast reduction surgery), is among the top 10 procedures performed in the U.S., says the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and has grown at a spectacular rate during the decade ending 2011.

One of the main reasons for the popularity of breast implants is FDA acceptance of silicone gel breast implants. Most women feel that silicone implants offer a more natural look and feel than their saline counterpart, though they require a larger incision to insert as they come prefilled.

Another option which is becomingly increasingly popular is fat transfer breast enhancement. This technique uses autologous fat tissue to boost the breast volume. In other words, the plastic surgeon harvests excess fat tissue from one area of your body and transfers the graft to your breasts to improve size and shape. This technique is ideal for women who have fat to spare in their hips, abdomen or flanks.

Many women who go in for breast augmentation also have other cosmetic surgery procedures such as lipoplasty to improve contour in various areas. Plastic surgeons utilize the latest minimally invasive liposuction modalities to remove excess fat and skin from areas such as the abdomen, thighs, upper arms, back, neck and face.

In short, it’s all about looking good and with the advancements in technology and surgical techniques, achieving your cosmetic goals is becoming easier and safer.

 

3D Imaging Capability Enhances Breast Augmentation Surgery Outcome

Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures today. New technologies and techniques have made the treatment even more effective. One groundbreaking innovation that has made a big difference to breast enhancement procedures is 3D technology. By capturing 3D images of the woman’s body, amazing simulation systems such as Axis 3D provide a preview of the results. This helps improves the patient’s confidence as she can make an informed decision.

With Axis Three, the surgeon can demonstrate the results he is expecting to achieve. Earlier, a woman could only look at before and after pictures of other patients to get some idea of the results of her breast implant surgery. But with 3D breast augmentation imaging, the cosmetic surgeon can simulate the results with different types of breast implants from various angles. This allows the surgeon to go ahead with the surgery confident that the patient will approve of the results.

This 3D technology is also used in fat transfer breast augmentation surgery which involves enhancement using the patient’s own tissue. Fat is removed from areas where it is abundant and injected into the breasts to enhance volume and shape. Three dimensional imaging helps the surgeons estimate of the amount of fat required for breast augmentation, evaluate and demonstrate the end results to the patient, and plan further interventions if necessary. Plastic surgery practices that use 3D imaging can provide their patients with customized results for cosmetic breast surgery.

 

Undergo Breast Lift Surgery to Resolve Various Breast Disorders

Breast lift surgery or mastopexy is the best option if you are looking to lift your breasts to a perkier, youthful position. This procedure restores the natural shape and firmness of the breasts.

Women often lose the shape and firmness of their breasts due to post pregnancy effects, weight loss or with passage of time and this results in the sagging of the breasts. Breast lift surgery or mastopexy is the best option if you are looking to lift your breasts to a more perky youthful position. This procedure restores the natural shape and firmness of the breasts. The “lifting” is done by reshaping and re-suspending the internal breast tissues and removing the excess skin. In some cases, the nipple and areola complexes are reduced and repositioned.

Conditions Addressed by Mastopexy

• Flat, elongated or pendulous breasts
• Breasts that have lost shape and volume
• Nipples falling below the breast crease
• Nipples and areola point downward
• Stretched skin and enlarged areolas
• One breast is lower than the other

To qualify for the surgery, you should be in good health and should not have a life-threatening illness or a serious medical condition that can interfere with healing.

Breast Augmentation along with Breast Lift for More Attractive Results

In case you have small breasts and desire more volume, you can undergo breast implant augmentation along with breast lift. This will definitely improve the appearance and appeal of the breasts. The breasts become firmer and rounder and look more youthful. This combo procedure is also a good option for women who have lost the volume of their breasts following pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Safe and Effective Outpatient Procedure

Mastopexy is usually performed as an outpatient procedure. General anesthesia is made use of while performing the breast lift surgery procedure. The surgery requires approximately 1 ½ to 3 ½ hours. Usually patients spend an hour or two in the recovery room after which they can go home. The recovery period after this procedure is 5 to 7 days. Any edema or swelling present will subside within a few weeks. You may experience a burning sensation in the nipples for about 2 weeks, which will also subside as the bruising fades.

It is always advisable for women planning pregnancy to postpone the breast lift surgery post delivery, as pregnancy and breast feeding may cause further stretching of the skin.

Choose an AAAASF-accredited Plastic Surgery Center

Breast lift surgery should be ideally provided by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon at an AAAASF-accredited plastic surgery facility. This will benefit you with a safe and effective procedure. Make it a point to understand all aspects of the procedure as well as the results you can expect. Maintain realistic expectations regarding the results to avoid disappointments.