Breast Implants Pass Liposuction

Surpassing liposuction as the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in 2008 for the first time, breast implants offer women control over their cup size and placement as well as new curves and more balanced breasts. Also known as breast augmentation or breast enhancement, almost 356,000 breast implant procedures were performed in 2008, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

Size is still the most common reason women elect to have a breast implant procedure, but the surgery is growing in popularity among women who have asymmetrical breasts as well as women who have experienced sagging due to aging or breast feeding. Breast cancer survivors often elect to have a breast augmentation procedure as well. Contact Miami Plastic Surgeon Dr. Salama for more information on how this procedure can help breast cancer survivors.

Likewise, women ages 35 to 50 have the most cosmetic procedures overall (about 45 percent of total procedures), but breast augmentation is growing in popularity among women of all ages, ethnicities, locations and economic situations.

If you are considering a breast enhancement surgery, talk to a board-certified surgeon to learn more about his or her education, training, experience and staff and to ask questions about preparing for the surgery and recovering from it. You should ask to see before-and-after photos as well as testimonials and recommendations from previous clients. Women who are in good health, who generally eat well and exercise regularly tend to be good candidates for the procedure as well as those who have realistic expectations about the surgery.

While saline implants, which are filled with a salt water or saline solution, can be absorbed by the body if they rupture and can also be adjusted for a few months after implantation surgery, they are less smooth and natural-looking, hence the growing popularity of silicone implants. Silicone implants are filled with a gel and were reapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2005; these implants are smoother and tend to look more natural.

During the procedure, the surgical incision can be placed underneath the breast, around the areola or in the armpit, and the implant can be placed behind the chest muscles or underneath your existing breast tissue. Women who have breast implants report overall satisfaction with the procedure as well as increased self-confidence and self-esteem.

If you are unhappy with the size or shape of your breasts, there are a variety of implant options to consider for women of all ages, shapes and lifestyles. Whether you are looking for just a small increase or a dramatic change in your breast size, a licensed cosmetic surgeon can help you consider your many options for finding your perfect breast size.

Visit www.epsmiami.com for additional information on breast augmentation and other cosmetic procedures offered in the Houston area.