The Truth About Breast Implants

By Krisztina Virag
[Health & Your Life]
Important Facts

  • Current prices for implants range from $500 to $2,500 depending on the brand.
  • The size of the implant can be changed after the completion of the surgery. With a local anesthetic doctors can pump filling in or out.
  • Following the operation reparative surgeries are common.
  • Up to 20% of implants rupture within four years. Leakage causes pain and it considerably weakens the immune system.
  • Research shows there is no direct connection between implants and tissue diseases.
  • Silicone is of better quality than saline implants, according to many doctors.

Common Problems

While there are many debates linked to breast implants, the health issues concerning women who wish to increase their bust size are the most relevant for discussion.

Capsular Contraction

The most common problem that occurs after surgery is capsular contraction. This is the scarring of the tissue around the implant. This can lead to ripped skin or a tight looking implant. As well, the pressure of the infected tissue can cause the shell of the implant to crack. This can be fixed by removing the implants and the scarred tissue and replacing it with a brand new implant.

On the financial side a new problem may arise. Since the first set of implants cannot be reused, the patient must buy a new set of implants. Also because of the loss of the scarred tissue, one would lose volume in one's own breasts.

Silent Ruptures

As the name suggests, this problem implies the rupture of the implant shell. The leakage of the implant contents can cause extreme pain and significantly lower the immune system.

Nerve Damage

During the surgery, damage to the nerves in the breasts can occur. This can lead to the loss of sensation in the breast and the nipple. The problem can become permanent.

Other Problems

  • Chronic infections can occur if the body does not accept the implants.
  • Implant shifts may occur and this can be fixed by reparative surgery.
  • Implants may impair the ability to produce breast milk.
  • They can break during a mammography.

In America as well as in Canada, silicone gel filled implants were banned in the early 1990s because of health issues connected to silicone gel. To this day, only patients enrolled in clinical studies can legally receive this type of implant.
 
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Breast size is regarded as a beauty mark in modern society and women who are not as well-endowed by Mother Nature often consider the options. But it is very important to remember the factors connected to breast implants. The choice is yours but don’t go into it uninformed.

Lastly, consider why it is you want the implants and make sure your reasons are justified. Beauty is not skin deep ladies – never forget that!

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