Most women who are concerned about their physical appearance want attractive looking breasts.
A well-shaped bosom does a lot to enhance a woman's body and improve her self-esteem and confidence.
That's why breast augmentation with implants is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures today.
There are different types and sizes of implants as well as a variety of techniques by which they are inserted.
So if you are thinking of going in for the surgery, it's important to know about these methods and what exactly the procedure will involve.
Types of Breast Implants Once you have been cleared for the procedure by your plastic surgeon, choosing the type of implant is the first step.
A choice has to be made between FDA-approved silicone gel and saline breast implants.
The plastic surgeon will determine the type and size of the implant based on your personal aesthetic goals as well as breast anatomy, physique, and skin elasticity.
Here are some basic points about these implant types:

• Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water and if they rupture, the saline will be absorbed by the body
• Saline implants require only a smaller incision compared to the elastic gel filled silicon implants which require a slightly larger incision but gives the feel of natural breast tissue.
  
• If a woman has little breast tissue or muscle due to previous procedures or is very thin, silicone implants may be the right choice
• Saline implants are usually recommended for those 18 years of age and silicone implants for those 22 years and older.
  
• Saline implants are more easily inserted from the transaxillary incision, an incision in the armpit

In established plastic surgery practices, surgeons used state-of-the-art 3D technology to simulate the possible outcome of the aesthetic procedure on the patient's own 3D body image.
In other words, this technology allows you to visualize the results of the surgery.
You can try out implants of different sizes and shapes and choose the ideal option.

• Anesthesia: Your plastic surgeon will decide which type of anesthesia is right for you - intravenous sedation or general anesthesia.
  In intravenous sedation, medications are administered through an intravenous line or I.
  V.
  The choice will affect recovery time, which is longer with general anesthesia.
  
• The incision: Deciding on the incision position is an important step.
  To minimize visible scarring, the incision is placed in an inconspicuous location.
  The positions include
  • inframammary incision - at the base of the breast
  • transaxillary incision - through the armpit
  • periareolar incision - around the areola
  The type of incision chosen would depend on factors such as your anatomy, degree of enlargement desired and implant type.
  
• Insertion and placement of the breast implant: The surgeon carefully inserts the chosen implant in the decided position which could be either behind the breast tissue or under the pectoral muscle.
  
• Closing the incisions: To close the incisions, the surgeon will make layered sutures in the breast tissue.
  Sutures, skin adhesive or surgical tape are used to close the close the skin.
  

Experience the Results The outcome of the breast surgery is visible immediately.
Proper care during the recovery time and following the instructions from the surgeon will speed up recovery.
The incision lines will fade over time.
Always choose a reliable practice with an experienced plastic surgeon for your breast augmentation surgery using implants to ensure safety and an optimal outcome.