How to choose Right Breast Lift with Implants

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BREAST IMPLANT
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Choosing the right breast lift with implants is
not easy. Make sure that you understand the
risks and benefits of breast implant surgery,
and discuss with your doctor your expectations.
We have created a list to help you make sure
that all your questions are answered.
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ANATOMY OF THE BREAST
Anatomy of the breast - it is important that
you understand the limitations that may exist
due to characteristics of your own breast
tissue. No woman has two breasts that match
exactly, and therefore there will still be some
asymmetry following augmentation surgery. The
right implant is the one that will balance your
goals with what your tissues will safely allow.
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SILICONE X SALINE

• Implants Silicone x Saline both silicone and
  saline breast implants are FDA- approved for
  cosmetic use. Each type of implant has its own
  unique benefits and trade-offs
• - Silicone
• contains a safe, cohesive silicone gel
• feels more like natural breast tissue
• requires a slightly larger incision
• more expensive than saline implants
• - Saline
• contains a salt-water solution
• feels firmer than silicone
• higher risk of visible wrinkling and rippling
• can use a smaller incision
• lower price than silicone implants

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LOCATION

• Location Subglandular vs. Submuscular breast
  implants can be placed either partially under
  the pectoralis muscle (submuscular or dual-plane)
  or over the muscle and under the breast tissue
  (subglandular).
• - Subglandular
• not recommended for thin tissues
• more visible and palpable implants
• higher risk of capsular contracture
• more difficult mammograms
• - Submuscular
• appropriate for thin tissues
• less visible and palpable implants
• lower risk of capsular contracture
• easier mammograms

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IMPLANT SIZE
Implant Size the best size for a given
patient is determined primarily by the patients
measurements and tissue characteristics. While
your goals and desires are very important, its
also important you understand that an implant
which is too large for your tissues can create
additional complications, including excessive
skin stretch. A specific cup size cannot be
guaranteed, as bra cup sizes are not
standardized across manufacturers.
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IMPLANT SHAPE AND TEXTURE

• Implant Shape both silicone and saline
  implants are made in round
• and teardrop shapes.
• Round implants - most often used in cosmetic
  breast surgeries.
• Teardrop implants - provide additional fill to
  the upper portion of the breast and are most
  often used in reconstruction surgeries.
• Implant Texture the implants surface can be
  smooth or textured.
• Smooth implants - move easily and feel soft.
• Textured implants - have a slightly bumpy feel on
  the surface. Textured implants do not move as
  much within the breast pocket, but they are
  associated with a higher risk of visible
  wrinkling.

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INCISIONS LOCATIONS

• Incision Locations there are three commonly
  used incision locations within the breast fold
  (infra-mammary), around the nipple
• (peri-areolar) and under the arm (transaxillary).
• Infra-mammary affords the best visualization of
  your tissues and is well- concealed lower risk
  of difficulty breast feeding.
• Peri-areolar also well-concealed, but it may be
  associated with a higher risk of infection and
  of difficulty breast feeding.
• Transaxillary- incision is within the armpit may
  be visible in some types of clothing there is a
  risk of injuring important nerves and vessels in
  the arm very difficult to place larger silicone
  implants through this incision.

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RISKS AND ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES

• Risks - as with any other surgery, breast
  augmentation carries risks and benefits. Some of
  the risks associated with breast augmentation
  include
• Rupture
• Capsular contracture
• Scarring
• Asymmetry
• Wrinkling
• Implant displacement
• Change in nipple and breast sensation
• Infection
• Possible breastfeeding difficulty
• Additional Procedures - in some cases implants
  alone may not be sufficient to address all of
  your concerns, such as sagging or extra skin. A
  breast lift is sometimes recommended at the time
  of breast augmentation.

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BOARD CERTIFICATION
Board Certification make sure your doctor is
board certified by the American Board of Plastic
Surgery board certified plastic surgeons
complete a minimum of 5 years of surgical
training following medical school, including a
plastic surgery residency. State laws permit any
licensed physician to call him- or herself a
plastic or cosmetic surgeon, even if he or
she has not been trained as a plastic surgeon or
has had no surgical training at all be sure to
select your doctor carefully.
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