Breast Enlargement/Breast Augmentation in Chicago
The Truth about Breasts Enlargement in Illinois
Breast Enlargement, also known as Breast Augmentation, is common plastic surgery procedure where saline or silicone implants are inserted in the breasts to enhance both size and shape. There are many things you need to consider before having breast enlargement: what size would you like to achieve? Saline or Silicone? What are the risks involved? These are just some of the questions you should ask yourself prior to making a decision. So read on below to better answer these questions for yourself.
How Big Should I Go?
Most women decide to get breast enlargement because they are unhappy with their cup size. Breast Enlargement can bring a new self-confidence to women in this situation. However, after deciding you'd like to increase your size, the same questions always looms: how big should I go? If you go too big you run the risk of looking unnatural or predisposing yourself to back problems down the road. Then again, the procedure isn't cheap, and you want a significant improvement in bust size.
One important fact to remember is that breast implants don't appear as big as natural breasts. So if you increase your size to a D cup, you will probably look more like a C cup under clothing. This is something to take into consideration. A size that seems to large for you, may be just right.
Seeing your doctor for an initial consultation can help enormously in choosing your new size. Each woman's body frame is different, so it is important to let a doctor tell you how large you can go without putting yourself at risk for complications. A good doctor will always let you know his limits, and for your own safety, it's never a good idea to push the limits. At many consultations, the doctor will give you sports bras with various sized implants to try on so you can get an idea of what you will look like after the surgery. Keep in mind that Chicago Plastic Surgery Network offers free scheduling of consultations with the Illinois area's finest doctors.
Saline vs Silicone
Most people seem to think that all breast implants are made of silicone. You may be surprised to know that in 1992 the FDA banned the use of silicone implants for cosmetic procedures due to numerous cases of post surgery illness in patients. Rupture rates, silicone migration, capsular contracture, and infection were some of the problems occuring. While studies have been inconclusive as to the dangers of silicone implants, saline implants are now the standard in breast enlargement procedures.
Luckily, saline has several advantages over silicone. First, it is less likely to rupture than silicone; and if it does, it's immediatly detectable as the breast will reduce dramatically in size. Saline is an organic, salt water solution, so if it ruptures, it can be absorbed safely into the body. Also, many saline implants contain a valve and is filled with the solution during surgery. This allows for easier size adjustments after surgery, as the doctor can simply add or remove amounts of the solution.
What are the Risks?
While the media may have you believe otherwise, breast enlargement is actually a very safe procedure. With the use of saline implants, few life threatening complications have been reported. There are several risks you should be aware of, however. Capsular Contracture is probably the most common risk. When an implant is inserted the body naturally forms a 'capsule' of scar tissue around it. Sometimes this capsule of fiberous tissue can contract and squeeze the implant. The result is a hardening of the breast and can cause irregular shape. If Capsular Contracture occurs doctors can prescribe drugs or perform further procedures to restore breast size and shape. The hardening of the breasts due to Capsular Contracture is not permenant, and in worst case scenerios, the implant is removed and the original softness of the breasts are restored.
Another common risk of breast enlargement is known as "bottoming out". This is when the breasts descend to low on the chest after surgery, making the nipples appear to sit to high. This can occur over time as the weight of the implants push downward. Luckily, bottoming out can be corrected with additional surgery.
See Your Doctor
While websites such as ours can be infomative in making an initial decision about breast enlargement, actually seeing the doctor for a consultation can be an invaluable experience whether you are certain you want surgery or not. Consulations always carry no obligations and you can have all your questions answered by the doctor in person. Chicago Plastic Surgery Network is here to help you schedule a consultation with one of Illinois' finest physicians, free of charge. Just call us at 877-836-8848 or fill out our form.
Or if you'd just like a question or two answered about breast enlargement, drop us a note.