Silicone Breast Implants

Breast enhancement surgery is one of the top five types of requested cosmetic surgeries. One option for breast augmentation is the use of silicone breast implants. Silicone breast implants are filled with a gel-like material. In the past silicone implants were taken off the market after various problems were discovered. However today's silicone breast implants have been improved and have been approved safe for use by the FDA.

One of the main advantages of silicone breast implants over saline implants is their more natural look and feel. Silicone breast implants contain a gel-like substance that gives them the natural look. Breast implants can be subglandular, partial submuscular, or complete submuscular depending on the size and shape that you want.

Breast enhancement begins with a consultation with the surgeon. Choose a qualified cosmetic surgeon with breast implant experience. The first step is to review your desires with the surgeon. He will work with you to find the size and shape breasts that suit your needs. Silicone breast implants are available in a variety of sizes and shapes.

The breast augmentation surgery is usually done as outpatient surgery; often at the surgeon's own medical facility. The patient is sedated using general anesthetic. The surgeon makes small incisions that are usually made just under the breast line. Small incisions help to make recovery shorter and less painful. The surgeon inserts the silicone breast implants into place and fills them to the proper size and shape. Once in place the doctor closes the incisions.

Most patients will feel some pain and discomfort for a day or two following surgery. Patients are given a special bra that they must wear even at night to hold the breasts in place. After a few days to a week most patients can return to work. Patients are able to resume normal activity in about a month. Silicone breast implants look, feel, and move like natural breasts.