Implant Surgery

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast implant surgery is the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure. In 2006, over 300,000 women had breast implant surgery in the United States of America alone.

Women have breast implant surgery for a variety of reasons. Some women are not happy with the size of their breasts. Other women may have the surgery to balance their breasts if they feel one breast is bigger than the other one. Still, other women may have breast implant surgery because the original look of their breasts has been destroyed by nursing, age, breast cancer or weight loss.

Silicone implants and saline implants are what are used for breast implant surgery. Silicone implants are filled with silicone gel. Saline implants are filled with salt water. There was a time when silicone implants were illegal except in certain circumstances. However, in November of 2006, The Food and Drug Administration of the United States of America made silicone implants legal again.

A woman who is interested in breast implant surgery should not have the surgery without proper education about the procedure. Websites are available that present photos of breasts that have been surgically altered with either silicone implants or saline implants.

Breast implant surgery as with most surgeries is not risk free. There can be infection, hardening of the breasts, bleeding and more. A breast implant surgery consultation is a must for any woman who is interested in the procedure.

When meeting with a doctor for consultation before breast implant surgery, ask the doctor about insurance coverage. Most breast implant surgery is considered cosmetic and is not covered by insurance. Also, ask the doctor about the size of the implants that you should choose. In addition, ask about any risks involved with mammograms performed on women who have had breast implants.