It is important to understand what to expect from a breast surgery. Your medical history, allergies, medications, and any other health issues will be discussed with 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 ask you about any weight loss or pregnancy as well as the reason for the operation.
A mammogram
A mammogram should be done before a woman plans to get a bra implant. This procedure is called mammography and produces images of the entire breast tissue in black or white. A radiologist then examines these images. A mammogram can be very helpful in detecting breast cancer.
A mammogram using breast implants can be uncomfortable because the technologist pushes the implant against the breast tissue. Most patients experience minimal pain. Some patients with scar tissue may experience greater discomfort. The technologist will work alongside the patient to minimize discomfort.
Women who have breast implants are eligible for the BC Breast Screening Program. If they are over 40, they can have a mammogram free of charge. 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 be felt for many years by some women. It is important to take into account these risks when you're considering having surgery.
If you have silicone gel implants, you should undergo regular mammograms and ultrasounds. These tests will help you identify any potential issues with the 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 last a few years.
A silicone gel implant feels more like breast tissue than a normal polymer. It is more viscous that saline but gives off a natural look. 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 can be less visible because they are filled in a solution which is absorbed by the human 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.
Saline breast implants have a higher chance of infection than other types. Injecting liquid saline into breast tissue can cause infection by pushing contaminants into the breast tissue. 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 implants may also rupture. This happens when the silicone skin around the implant cracks and releases the saline solution. The affected breast will change in shape due to the leaking solution. The silicone shell should be removed and replaced.