Are breast implants safe?

Many people are not particularly satisfied with their body shape, especially their breasts. Some people think their breasts are too small. In order to make their breasts more upright, they use breast augmentation with implants to make themselves more beautiful and charming. Although breast augmentation with implants is a minor operation, any operation has risks. It is best to choose a regular and professional hospital for breast augmentation.

Seven common misunderstandings about breast augmentation with implants

Myth 1: The softer the prosthesis, the more natural it feels after surgery?

In fact, a soft prosthesis may not necessarily feel soft when it is inserted. After the prosthesis is implanted, the human body will form a capsule to wrap it. This membrane may be relatively hard, resulting in a mismatch between the feel of the breast and the hardness of the prosthesis. The postoperative feel of breast augmentation surgery with implants is affected by many factors, including individual constitution, tissue condition, implant type, and doctor's skills.

The selection of implants involves factors such as brand, shape, size, surface properties and price. When choosing a breast implant, the doctor and the patient need to communicate and make a decision after comprehensive consideration.

There is a reason why imported prostheses are popular to a certain extent, especially American prostheses. Under the supervision of the FDA, prostheses have more in-depth research and development, strict production supervision, and relatively systematic follow-up data statistics. Therefore, no matter in terms of prosthesis quality or model, it can better meet the needs of those seeking beauty and realize their desire for a beautiful body that is "tailored to their body".

Myth 2: Can postoperative massage prevent capsular contracture?

After the prosthesis is implanted, if it is a smooth prosthesis, massage can reduce the occurrence of capsular contracture; but if the prosthesis is rough, massage is not recommended because of potential risks.

The formation of capsular contracture is related to individual differences, doctor's skills and implantation level, etc. If capsular contracture has already formed, massage will have little effect in relieving it.

Myth 3: Will breast augmentation with implants accelerate breast sagging?

If the implant has a rough surface, it will not accelerate breast sagging because its position on the breast is relatively fixed; if the implant has a smooth surface, it may slide down over time. Moreover, exercising the chest muscles has no obvious effect in preventing sagging breasts.

Myth 4: Can the life of a prosthesis be permanent?

A prosthesis can stay in the body for a long time, but it is not a lifelong implant. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the safety review of long-term implantation of silicone gel breast implants in the human body and allows silicone gel implants to be implanted in the human body for a long time. However, it is recommended to conduct regular follow-up 7-8 years after implantation. If the implanted prosthesis is found to be ruptured, it needs to be replaced.

Although there will be no adverse reactions if the prosthesis remains in the body for a long time, the possibility of leakage, rupture, etc. will gradually increase with the accumulation of time. Timely replacement of long-term, potentially aging prostheses is also one of the means to maintain the effectiveness and safety of breast surgery.

Myth 5: Will there be obvious scars after breast augmentation surgery?

Surgery is traumatic and leaving scars is inevitable. However, the incision for breast augmentation surgery is made in more concealed areas such as the armpits or areola. Because the folds of the armpits invisibly conceal the incision, the incision diameter is small and the scar is not obvious. Scarless breast augmentation uses minimally invasive technology to make the scar inconspicuous and hidden. So even if you wear a suspender top in the summer, it’s hard to see the scars. In addition to the armpits, the areola is also a frequently chosen incision site for surgery. The tissues in the areola are less likely to form scars than those in other parts of the body. In addition, the areola is darker in color, and the color of small scars is close to that of the areola, so they are not easy to show.

Myth 6: Can’t breastfeed after breast augmentation?

The main layers for implanting prostheses are the retromammary space and the lower layer of the pectoralis major muscle. Prostheses are implanted in these two areas because they are located behind the mammary gland. No matter where they are placed, the breast prosthesis is under the mammary gland, so that the mammary gland will not be affected by the prosthesis, nor will it have any effect on fertility. After giving birth, it generally does not affect women's breastfeeding. Even if there is any discomfort, the prosthesis can be removed completely, so patients do not have to worry about the breast augmentation materials causing harm to the body.

Myth 7: Is autologous fat breast augmentation better than breast implants?

Both breast augmentation methods have their own advantages. There is no better or worse, only whether they are suitable or not. Autologous fat breast augmentation uses one's own tissue and will not cause rejection, but it has certain requirements on body shape and requires one to have excess fat. Breast augmentation with implants is suitable for everyone, but some people may not be able to accept the method of implanting implants.