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Breast implants do involve surgery, the operation normally takes around 60-90 minutes.
This procedure involves a general anaesthetic.
The surgeon makes a small cut underneath the beneath the nipple, underneath the breast, underneath the armpit* or in the abdomen* before inserting the implant. (*not recommended in most cases, due to higher rate of post-op infection) .
These cuts/incisions are then stitched up. Dissolvable, non-dissolvable or both of these types of stitches may be used. You will be required stay overnight at the hospital or clinic. Breast implants are made from a silicone elastomer shell filled with either saline or silicone.
The results will be permanent, but further surgery may be needed if problems arise.
All breast implant surgery will leave some scarring.
Other risks associated with breast implants include infection, blood loss, movement or splitting (rupture or leakage) of the implant, creasing or rippling of the breast around the implant, and a loss of sensation in the breast.
Breast implants may also affect your ability to breastfeed.
If the implant becomes infected or ruptures, it may have to be removed, which is not always a straightforward procedure.
If you think the implant has ruptured you should contact your doctor immediately.
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The Purpose:
Primarily it is to enlarge and/or change the shape of the breasts. In some cases to repair the breast(s)after trauma/surgery.The Treatment:
This procedure should be carried out by a surgeon with relevant skills and experience.Breast implants do involve surgery, the operation normally takes around 60-90 minutes.
This procedure involves a general anaesthetic.
The surgeon makes a small cut underneath the beneath the nipple, underneath the breast, underneath the armpit* or in the abdomen* before inserting the implant. (*not recommended in most cases, due to higher rate of post-op infection) .
These cuts/incisions are then stitched up. Dissolvable, non-dissolvable or both of these types of stitches may be used. You will be required stay overnight at the hospital or clinic. Breast implants are made from a silicone elastomer shell filled with either saline or silicone.
The Results:
The breasts should be larger, and asymmetric breasts can be evened up.The results will be permanent, but further surgery may be needed if problems arise.
All breast implant surgery will leave some scarring.
The Risks:
The most common risk with breast implants is capsular contracture. This happens when the layer of scar tissue that the body normally grows around the implant contracts, causing the implant to lose its original shape and softness. Capsular contracture can sometimes be painful, and the implant may need to be removed and replaced.Other risks associated with breast implants include infection, blood loss, movement or splitting (rupture or leakage) of the implant, creasing or rippling of the breast around the implant, and a loss of sensation in the breast.
Breast implants may also affect your ability to breastfeed.
If the implant becomes infected or ruptures, it may have to be removed, which is not always a straightforward procedure.
If you think the implant has ruptured you should contact your doctor immediately.
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