I am considering getting breast implants as I have always been incredibly small but I breastfed 2 kids and it’s like they have gotten even smaller. I just had day surgery and reacted to the anestetic so I am a bit worried about it and also if much can go wrong in future years. I realise that the new silicon ones are safe but have also heard of saline. Not sure which ones to go with as I saw a demonstration and the saline looked like they bust easily. Also, I was wondering how painful recovery time is, how long it takes to recover, and also if anyone has regreted it after getting it done? Would it be day surgery or would I stay in the hospital for a bit? Thanks.
Well I was in the exact same boat as you 3 years ago. I had the umbilical (where they put the incision through the belly button). They were put under the muscle. I got saline because silicone was not available. I did tons of research on the surgeons in my area. When I had the procedure done I went to his facility, was put under anesthetic and was able to leave after I woke up. As far as the pain for me: it was a 9 1/2 out of 10. I blew through the prescription of percocet and had to get another filled. Forget about moving your arms. My husband had to lift me out of bed. But I have no regrets. Before i had the surgery they were like 2 rubber bands hanging from my chest and now they are fantastic and I am happy I did it. In the end I paid $5,900 3 years ago.
i’ve had my Silicone Implants for a little over a year. everything went absolutely perfect, but a few days ago i noticed a weird bruise under my right bruise.
it’s basically shaped like a moon, it’s not a sharp form and the color isn’t too dark either..
i don’t know how long i’ve had it for either, for i have not felt any pain, and still now, i barely feel anything when i press on the bruise.
but it worries me.
i think it got lighter over night but i can’t be sure.
i don’t know if i should go to see a doctor, and my surgeon is about 3 hours away from me.
should i wait a few more days to see if the color goes away or should i run to see if something is really wrong..
I have had implants for over 5 years. I have never seen bruising. I suspect you got the bruise otherwise.
Getting Breast Implants With Fat from other places on your body?
I heard about an alternative to getting Silicone Implants (the water bags), where they basically liposuction the fat from other places on your body (if you have some spare) and put it in your breasts…….is this a real procedure? That sounds really weird….
Its possible but it would be a temporary solution because the fat would break down and be absorbed back into the body to be re-distributed as your genetics dictate. Also, it would probably not give a lift which is the main reason women get implants.
Breast Implant Surgery: Under or Over? Choosing the Right Plane
Like every other decision about breast implant surgery, the question of whether to place the implant under the muscle or over is the subject of much debate, with confusion and misinformation in every direction.
Suffice it to say that there is no single best method that applies to every patient; the key is to establish priorities based upon individual anatomy, implant type, and several other factors.
First we need to define some terms. When the implant is placed in front of (above) the muscle, that is usually called subglandular, since the breast is a gland. Beneath the breast tissue is a layer of muscle, most of which is the pectoralis major. This muscle is shaped like an oriental fan, with the gathered part attaching to the upper arm bone and the outer edge attaching to the sternum, or breast bone, and the ribs.
Since it is only attached to the chest wall around the edge, there is a potential space beneath it where an implant can be placed. When the implant is below (behind) the pectoral muscle, it may be called subpectoral or submuscular.
The term total submuscular is used when other muscles on the chest wall are raised in order to cover the sections of the implant that the pectoral muscle doesn’t. Specifically these areas are on the outside (lateral) and the lower portion.
Typically, the pectoral muscle covers about the upper two thirds of an implant. There are potential advantages to having total submuscular coverage but no agreement among plastic surgeons as to whether or not it is practical to do this in every case.
Why go under the muscle? There are several reasons why this is the most common approach for breast augmentation. (When implants are used for breast reconstruction, they are almost always placed total submuscular.)
One important long-term consideration is that implants under the muscle seem to interfere less with mammograms. Implants may, however, still obscure some of the breast tissue. In theory, this could mean that an early breast cancer could be missed, or diagnosis delayed until the tumor is larger, though studies have shown no indication that this occurs in clinical practice.
Special mammographic techniques called Eklund views are recommended for women with implants, and having implants does not mean that mammograms should be avoided.
Other benefits of submuscular placement are aesthetic; often times, the implants appear more natural. This is because the transition from the upper chest into the top of the breast is smoother, and the outline of the implant is less visible. This becomes much more important in thin women. The implants may be less apparent to touch when they are under the muscle as well.
Historically, submuscular implants have been shown to be less prone to capsular contracture, which is a thickening and hardening of the natural scar layer that is formed around implants. There are other aspects that are probably more important in capsular contracture, however, so this isn’t usually the deciding factor.
There are of course disadvantages to submuscular placement of Breast Implants as well, otherwise they would all be placed in that plane. Activity of the muscle, whether with normal use or with athletic activity, can affect the implant in several ways.
Some believe that muscle activity “massages” the implant and that capsular contracture is less likely for that reason; there is little hard evidence to support that theory, however. Muscle activity can also push the implant out of position either during healing or over time.
This can be seen as loss of cleavage, with implants being too far apart, or implants too low, called ‘bottoming out”. These problems can be minimized by certain surgical techniques.
Another related problem is distortion of the breast with flexion of the pectoral muscle. When this occurs it is usually minor and typically the breast has a good shape when the muscle is at rest.
It is in fact normal to some degree. More severe cases can be bothersome however, and correctable completely only by placing the implants above the muscle.
Subglandular augmentation is considered when there is adequate tissue for implant coverage and in cases where there is some sagging of the breast. In this situation, the implant will be too high relative to the rest of the breast if it is under the muscle.
My own opinion is that this is sometimes an inadequate solution to the problem of sagging, called ptosis (the “p” is silent in ptosis). It may even contribute to worsening of the problem in the long term, resulting in what is sometimes called a “rock in a sock” appearance. A better approach may be to do a breast lift at the same time rather than place the implants low.
Athletes, body builders, and others with low body fat have a particular problem with choosing the right plane for implants. When they are subglandular, the implants can look obvious and artificial because the thin fat layer under the skin provides little camouflage, and breast tissue is often minimal as well.
On the other hand, submuscular placement can result in unacceptable breast distortion with activity. There may be no ideal compromise in many of these cases, but there is another option called subfascial (pronounced like fashion). The fascia is a fibrous layer on the outer surface of the muscle, behind the breast.
Although it is fairly thin, less than a sheet of paper sometimes, it is a distinct anatomic layer that can provide at least some additional coverage with the implant above the muscle. The subfascial technique has been very helpful in certain patients.
The final decision should be made after consultation and discussion of all of the factors that need to be considered. These include lifestyle as well as anatomic features.
Decide what is important and ask questions: Is the surgeon familiar with all 3 planes of implant placement? What are the pros and cons of each for your specific concerns? What are the long-term considerations? Good outcomes relate to good information and informed choices.
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which type of breast augmentation is the best?
Hi im just wondering which type of breast augmentation is the best? i heard there’s a method of injecting fat tissue into your breast to replace the traditional silicon implants, does anybody know if that’s as good as the implants ??
saline salt water gel or silicon gel implants, which one is better ?? does those look fake ( like so round and firm unlike normal breasts)
i prefer the fat injection one cuz i don’t want anything strange in my body, but if that’s not an option, i would consider go for the traditional style..
had anyone had that before?? tell me the detail plzzzz
Silicone Cohesive Gel Implants (Gummy Bear Implants). They do not leak if ruptured, unlike Saline or regular Silicone Gel Implants.
Fat injections would be perfect, but the problem is that fat can be unpredictable and doesn’t always last. It is also very expensive to have fat grafting to the breasts.
It would be best to consult with a reputable cosmetic surgery specialising in breast augmentation procedures to discuss your options.
Breast Lift and Secondary Revision, Face Lift, Fat injections – Sandy
