Breast Augmentation (cont.)
How long do implants last?
It is not known how long implants will last. In the
body, the wall of the implant may weaken and become disrupted.
This is more likely when there is an impact injury, such as from
the steering wheel of a car or fall. The implant may or may not
last a lifetime and depends upon the manufacturing process and
other, as yet, unknown factors.
FINAL RESULTS
Most patients are extremely happy with breast augmentation.
There is a certain amount of increased self esteem and self confidence
which may result.
The patient who desires augmentation should not be
influenced by family or friends as to whether or not the surgery
should be performed and what size is most desirable. This is a
very personal matter to most patients and satisfaction is best
when the patient makes the decisions.
- Smooth implants have less chance of rippling
(waviness of skin) than textured (roughened) implants.
- Smooth implants have a higher incidence of capsule
contracture (hardening of the implant) than textured implants.
- Implants placed under the muscle result in more
pain postoperatively but have a lower incidence of capsule contracture
and rippling.
- Infection and bleeding are rare but must be treated
promptly.
- A certain number of patients may need another
surgery to correct a problem.
- The aesthetic results of breast implants are best
appreciated by the patient who feels the need for larger
breasts.
Last Editorial Review: 4/12/2002
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