Breast Augmentation - Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the implants made of?

There are two types of breast implants. The most commonly used is a silicone gel surrounded by a soft silicone rubber shell. The other used is a silicone shell with a saline solution inside (sterile water with salt).

If I have breast implants, will I still start to sag after a while?

It’s in the nature of breasts to sag as time passes, because their weight stretches the skin. Our skin loses its tightness as we age, so with both of these tendencies, sagging will happen. Therefore, adding the weight of an implant combined with aging will result in some sagging over time.

Implants do add some weight to the breast. But they also have a lifting effect. That’s because sagging involves skin stretching, which leads to excessive skin. The implant fills up that extra skin, giving a fuller and more lifted appearance.

Some women choose to have a breast lift at the same time as a breast augmentation. You can discuss this with your cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Hendricks, and arrive at the best course of action for your particular case.

Do men like breast implants in a woman?

This question worries many woman, and it can have a very long answer, if you consider all factors.

No woman should consider a breast augmentation procedure unless she wants it for herself. A good cosmetic surgeon, like Dr. Hendricks, will want to discuss your reasons for having it done, and may be reluctant to do it if you wanted to only please your spouse or partner.

Some people, both women and men, are opposed to plastic surgery on moral or philosophical grounds, and this is part of their value system, not to be changed.

A threatening aspect of a breast augmentation procedure is that it’s likely to make you more attractive to many other men. This could un-nerve your partner, at least temporarily until you reassure him.

On the positive side, a successful breast augmentation can make a woman more confident, which itself is attractive to many men, and women as well. The reason for your added confidence doesn’t have to be known. A confident person is always pleasant to be around.

Will I be able to breastfeed if I have implants?

If you’re able to breastfeed without having any breast implants, then you’ll probably be able to do it after having them. There are several ways the implants can be inserted, mostly chosen by the scar results:

  • Through the armpit – a well hidden scar
  • From the navel – scar well hidden in the navel contours
  • Through the areola (the darker area around the nipple) – scar camouflaged by the change in color of the areola
  • From an incision beneath each breast – a more visible scar

No risk has been proved for the baby from breastfeeding with implants.

Breast augmentation may be a good option for you. Contact Dr. Hendricks today for your confidential consultation. He’ll answer your questions and together you can determine what is the best course of action for you.

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