Definition – breast implants are artificial prosthesis manufactured to add volume/form to increase the size of existing breast/s (augmentation) or replace lost breast tissue from previous surgery like mastectomies (reconstruction).
Other terms for breast enlargement: breast augmentation, breast implant augmentation, breast implant enlargement, augmentation mammoplasty
TYPES OF BREAST IMPLANTS
> A. Saline-filled implants
> B. Silicone gel-filled smooth implants or Silicone gel-filled textured implants
> C. Polyurethane (PU) coated implants
Smooth and Textured implants have elastomeric silicone shell (envelope). Studies have shown non-smooth shell (textured) implants decreases the chance of development of capsular contracture (a common long-term complication of breast implants). PU coated implants are also silicone filled and claims an even lower rate of contracture. Only A and B are approved for use by the US FDA.
Based on shapes, the common ones are rounded. The newer versions are anatomic (tear-shaped) and carry a higher price.
Saline filled implants have more tendencies to cause cosmetic problems like rippling and wrinkling compared to silicone-filled implants (filled with viscous materials).
IMPLANT PLACEMENT
Implant placement varies with the volume of existing breast tissue and skin/fat layer thickness. Behind the breast (sub-glandular) for those with adequate breast tissue. Deeper under the muscle placement is recommended for very thin subjects.
Sub-glandular placement is the most preferred (if possible) as it places the implants in the most anatomical location resulting to better and natural look.
INCISIONS
There are three (3) types of incisions for breast enlargement using implants.
- Axillary (trans-axillary)
- Peri-areolar
- Infra-mammary
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ABOUT COSMETIC SURGERY
> The Cosmetic or Aesthetic Surgeon
ABOUT BREAST ENHANCEMENT
> Facts about Breast Enlargement and Implants
ABOUT BOTOX®
> Common face wrinkles treated by BOTOX®
> Hyperhidrosis or Excessive Sweating
> (BOTOX®) treatment of Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating
> 3 things you need to know about hyperhidrosis treatment
ABOUT LIPOSUCTION
> 5 things you need to know about LIPOSUCTION
ABOUT BLEPHAROPLASTY
ABOUT NOSE LIFT (RHINOPLASTY)
> What to do after nose lift and nose trim (post-operative instructions)
> Noselift (Augmentation Rhinoplasty) and Alar Base Trimming (Alarplasty)
> Noselift using Goretex implant (ePTFE)
ABOUT VAGINOPLASTY
> Vaginal Repair or Vaginoplasty
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Magkano po lahat ang cost ng breast implant (silicone)….total cost npo…….
Hi. Breast implant augmentation costs 140k