What exactly is a breast augmentation? Well, it is a surgical procedure that is used to increase the size, shape or fullness of a woman’s breasts. The plastic surgeons thatperform these surgeries place silicone,saline, or alternative composite breast implants under the chest muscle or breast tissue. The outer layer of the implant is made of silicone. And the inside is filled with saline solution, silicone gel, or other substance such as polypropylene string, or soy oil. Breast implants began in the early 1920’s when doctors tried moving fat from one part of the body to another, but did not shine with popularity until the late 1950’s when objects such as sponges, polyurethane, and even glass balls were inserted into the breast. Around the world breast implants are now the second-most popular cosmetic surgery operation after liposuction.
Because breast can continue to grow and develop until a woman reaches her late teens or early 20’s, the FDA requires that women be at least 18 years old to get saline filled breast implants. As for silicone implants you must be at least 22 years old. When choosing your surgeon I would recommend one who has a lot of experience. Its gives a higher chance to have less …show more content…
But the entire healing process can take a couple of weeks. Immediately after implants are inserted you will be wrapped in gauze dressings and an elastic bandage or support bra. After a few hours you will be free to go home but before leaving you will be given specific instructions on how to care for yourself following surgery. For the first 24-48 hours you are not able to shower as your wounds are still new you would need to keep them dry. Once your one week mark is up your doctor will ask for a follow up appointment to see if you are okay to go back to everyday life or still keep it at a slow pace as your body might need more time to
Because breast can continue to grow and develop until a woman reaches her late teens or early 20’s, the FDA requires that women be at least 18 years old to get saline filled breast implants. As for silicone implants you must be at least 22 years old. When choosing your surgeon I would recommend one who has a lot of experience. Its gives a higher chance to have less …show more content…
But the entire healing process can take a couple of weeks. Immediately after implants are inserted you will be wrapped in gauze dressings and an elastic bandage or support bra. After a few hours you will be free to go home but before leaving you will be given specific instructions on how to care for yourself following surgery. For the first 24-48 hours you are not able to shower as your wounds are still new you would need to keep them dry. Once your one week mark is up your doctor will ask for a follow up appointment to see if you are okay to go back to everyday life or still keep it at a slow pace as your body might need more time to