Breast augmentation (Breast Implants) increases breast size which can enhance your self esteem and confidence. The procedure will leave you with a better figure and help to balance your body proportions. For many women, including those who may have undergone a mastectomy, child birth or weight loss, you will notice a magnificent improvement and initial scarring will gradually fade.
In 2006, both Silicone and Saline implants were both approved by U.S. health officials. Implants manufactured by Inamed and Mentor – the two leading marketers of implants – were considered safe and effective for continued use.
Risks and Complications
Since 2006, statistics show that a low number of silicone or saline implant recipients have experienced complications.
Capsular contracture occurs if the capsule or shell around the implant begins to tighten and thicken. This will cause the breast to feel hard and appear unnatural. This can be prevented by regular self massage. Should this occur, removal of the capsule is required or perhaps implant may need to be
replaced.
If the breast does become infected from collection of blood or deflated, the implant must be removed immediately. You will need to wait for several months before repeating the operation. With the
advent of silicone gel filled implant, chances of deflation has been eliminated.
Despite bleeding generally being minimal during the operation, there is a possibility that continual bleeding after surgery may result in a blood clot formation which needs to be removed. This is
uncommon and it is suggested you remain in Thailand for approximately 2 weeks for your surgeon
to monitor your improvement after surgery. Infection is uncommon, but possible. Your surgeon should
provide you with antibiotics prior to surgery to eliminate this possibility.
Implants do not cause breast cancer but may obscure its detection. For women with silicone implants an annual mammogram is advised to ensure that implants are not leaking, as silicone leaks out slowly unlike saline – which is easier to rupture and will deflate fairly quickly. The new generation of cohesive gel will not leak out easily but can have some reactions. If there is a leakage
or break in the implant, it should be replaced. Inform the radiology technician that you have implants if you need an X-ray Autoimmune Risks According to scientific research, women with breast implants are not at any increased risk of autoimmune or connective tissue diseases. Although some patients have claimed of complications to their health due to ruptured silicone implants in the past, studies have not conclusively indicated that implants bring about increased risks of any rare diseases.
