Women who want bigger breasts often contemplate having a boob job, but is the operation right for everyone? Yes, says Dr. Thomas Liszka, who runs Ballantyne Plastic Surgery in Charlotte, North Carolina. Read on to find out why, and why the old silicone implants of yesteryear are making a comeback.
If you are dissatisfied with your breast size or shape, breast cosmetic surgery is a choice to consider. Breast augmentation procedures, as well breast lifts, can increase the overall fullness and firmness of your breasts, improve the balance of your figure and enhance your self-image.
At Ballantyne Plastic Surgery, I consult individually with each patient to discuss their health, desires and lifestyle to ensure the success and safety of the procedure. Anyone is a good candidate for breast augmentation, that is, anyone who wants larger, fuller breasts. However, you have to be concerned about whether a breast lift will also be needed at the same time to give optimal results. We can, literally, change your shape of mind.
Silicone Back in Demand
Recently a trend we have been noticing in our area is that when the FDA allowed silicone to be allowed on the market about two years ago, there has since been a significant increase in the number of patients going with silicone as the implant of choice.
When they see the implant it feels more natural, it does not have the water-bag feel like saline does, and there is less risk of rippling through the skin that is visible. Also, the data is that the newest silicone implant is less likely to have capsular contracture, or hardening of the implant, than the old silicone ones. In fact, they are calling it now the gummy bear implant.
Are Boob Jobs Safe?
Most studies say there is no increased risk of breast cancer of failure of breast cancer detection with breast implants, as long as the patient gets regular mammograms, does her own self-exams and gets routine physician physical exams. So really, I would say that a breast augmentation procedure should really be considered by any woman who wants to have a bigger, fuller chest – without worrying about the safety aspects at all.
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