Not all breasts are created equal. Not all breast implants are created equal. The complex world of variation is not lost on surgeons in the cosmetic surgery industry. It is a regular occurrence for them to see outliers in what would otherwise be a relatively straightforward pattern of operations. Surgeons in St. Clair shores know that there is no one type of breast implants that work for all patients of a certain size, for example. They also know that breast lift operations are not always the right answer for a woman who enters their office complaining of her tiny breasts. There might be another solution that this patient, blinded by her distaste, was unable to see for herself.
The one principle that all breast implant surgeons in St. Clair Shores should abide by is this: do what is right for the patient. Does that mean give her a breast lift even though she has never been exposed to the other options available to her in St. Clair Shores? No. It means taking her opinion with a grain of salt and offering all the available options to her first. Once all the options have been looked over, it will be much clearer to her just what kind of surgery she should get.
In the spirit of helping to guide interested ladies in their pursuit of breast augmentation, here are four of the most common types of breast implants to consider:
Saline Breast Implants
Saline is one of the most common materials used in surgery today. It has a long history of use with few reported issues over the years and thousands of surgeries. Saline is essentially a small pouch filled with saltwater. If for whatever reason, the pouch does break, the saltwater will become naturally ingested by the skin in the body. So no issues there. Saline guarantees firmness for a number of years and is also backed by the FDA for women over 18.
Structured Saline
One of the potential issues with saline is that it does not feel as natural as some women would like. The company that produces saline implants has responded to these customer complaints by offering structured saline: essentially a form for the saline pouches to sit in that feel more comfortable.
Silicone
One of the newer competitors on the market is silicone breast implants. Silicone is great for those who don’t love the liquid sensation of saline. Silicone is a gel that feels more like breast tissue and offers no risk of leakage because if the gel capsule breaks it will be caught by the exterior casing.
Gummy Bear
These are essentially more structured silicone gel implants. They provide more protection and more support in the breast and are ideal for those who have reservations about the silicone breaking or become dislodged from mobility.
Schedule a Consultation
To learn more about your breast augmentation options, set up a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. George Goffas by contacting our Detroit office.
