Knowing what to expect is key before you decide to undergo a breast implant procedure. A breast surgeon will ask you about your medical history, allergies, drugs and other health conditions. He will also ask you about your family history and any prior surgeries. He will also ask questions about weight loss, pregnancy, and the reasons for the surgery.
Mammograms
When a woman decides to get a breast implant, she should get a mammogram before the procedure. This mammography produces images in black-and-white of the breast tissue. A radiologist then examines these images. A mammogram may be helpful in the detection of breast cancer.
The mammograms with breast implants may be uncomfortable as the technologist presses the implant into the breast tissue. Patients report minimal discomfort. Some patients with scar tissue may experience greater discomfort. The technologist can work with patients to minimize discomfort.
Breast Implant-bearing women can be eligible for the BC Breast Screening Program. Women who are 40 years or older can schedule a mammogram at no cost. After they stop nursing, they must wait at the least one-year mark before they can have another screening mammogram.
Getting a silicone gel implant
Even though silicone gel breast implants look simple and straightforward, there is a lot at stake. These risks include increased pain and muscle weakness, fatigue, connective tissue disease, and increased pain. These symptoms may develop years later for some women.
Regular mammograms should be done if you have silicone implant. These tests will help you identify any potential issues with the implants. Your surgeon will need to have the implants removed if they are found to have burst. This can make breastfeeding difficult. Women with implants should also have their health monitored by regular MRIs. The silicone gel implants should last for several years.
A silicone gel implant, a type of polymer that feels like breast tissue, is called a silicone gel. It is viscouser than saline, and has a more natural appearance. If you are older than 22 years, you may be eligible for a silicone gel implant in your breasts.
The procedure to have a saline implantation
Saline implants are less noticeable because they are filled with a solution that is absorbed by the body. They are also easy to modify in size since surgeons can insert a new, saline solution into the implant's valve. They can also be easily changed by doctors, as they require fewer incisions to place silicone implants.
One drawback of saline breast implants is that they have a much higher risk of infection. Injecting liquid saline into breast tissue can cause infection by pushing contaminants into the breast tissue. Additionally, large needles are required to traverse a lot of skin and blood vessels. This could lead to some discomfort and bruising. Multiple injections can cause skin to stretch.
It is possible for breast implants made from saline to burst. This happens when the silicone shell around the implant breaks, releasing the saline solution. The affected breast will become swollen from the leaking solution. Eventually, the silicone shell will need to be removed and replaced.