Before undergoing a breast implant procedure, you need to know what to expect. Your medical history, allergies and medications will all be asked by a breast surgeon. He will also ask questions about your family history with breast cancer, your mammogram results as well as your weight and if you have had any surgeries in the past. He will also inquire about your weight, pregnancy and the reason you had the surgery.
Get a mammogram
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 will then examine the 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. Most patients experience minimal pain. Patients with scar tissue might experience more discomfort. The technologist will work closely with the patient to reduce discomfort.
Breast implants-bearing women are eligible to participate in the BC Breast Screening Program. A mammogram can be scheduled for them free of cost if they are at least 40 years old. 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
Although silicone gel breast implants seem straightforward, there are risks. These risks could include muscle weakness, pain, fatigue, and connective tissues disease. These symptoms may be felt for many years by some women. It is important to take into account these risks when you're considering having surgery.
Regular mammograms are recommended for silicone gel implants. These tests will identify potential issues with your implants. If the tests show that your implants have ruptured, your surgeon may have to remove them. This could make breastfeeding difficult. To monitor the health of implants, it is recommended that women have regular MRIs. The silicone gel implant should be able to last for several years.
A silicone gel implant feels more like breast tissue than a normal polymer. It is viscouser than saline and gives off a more natural looking 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. It is easy to adjust their size as surgeons can simply insert the new saline cartridge into the valve. They can also be easily changed by doctors, as they require fewer incisions to place silicone implants.
Saline breast implant have a higher risk of infection. Injecting saline to the breast can cause contamination and lead to infection. This procedure requires large needles to pass through thick skin and blood vessels. This could lead to some discomfort and bruising. Multiple injections can cause skin to stretch.
Saline breast implant can also rupture. This happens when a silicone shell around the implant is broken, releasing saline solution. The affected breast will change in shape due to the leaking solution. The silicone shell needs to be removed and replaced.