Albuquerque Breast Implants
Breast implants or breast augmentation is a common plastic surgery procedure. All though the reasons vary, women who are unhappy with the size, shape and firmness of their breasts may choose to undergo breast augmentation surgery. Using breast implants filled with silicone gel, or saline (saltwater solution), our experienced plastic surgeon can produce the look and feel of breasts you desire. With breast augmentation, you can look and feel younger and wear the clothes you've always wanted to show off.
The ideal candidates for breast augmentation are women who are in good health, close to their ideal body weight, and moderately physically fit. A breast augmentation is accomplished under general anesthesia. For specific information or for any questions about the breast implant or augmentation procedures, feel free to contact Dr. Chen for a personalized evaluation.
Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgery in the U.S. Each year about 350,000 women underwent this procedure. I generally place the implants under the muscle layer because of the following reasons:
- less chance of palpable implant edges,
- less sagging with time,
- less chance of capsule contracture,
- easier for future mammagram.
I use the under-the-crease incisions. They result in very good and very inconspicuous scars and have better chance of reducing capsule contracture. I do not use drainage tube for breast augmentation. With the silicone implants available, there is more choices than ever. I was often asked to explain the differences between the two. In short, I summarize them as followed:
| | Saline |
Silicone |
| Age |
any |
22 years and older |
| Feel |
fair to very good |
softer, particularly in thin women |
| Detection of Rupture |
easy |
will likely need an MRI scan |
| Average Size Women |
reasonable |
reasonable |
| Very Thin Women |
fair |
better |
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