Women across America are thrilled with their breast implants, boosting their confidence and self-esteem. Begin your research with an understanding of the two types of implants, saline and silicone gel. Breast implants can improve your self-image and confidence. Discuss your options with a licensed plastic surgeon.

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Let's face it - most of us weren't born with quite the body we would have imagined, but thanks to medical advancements, improvements are available. Are you considering breast implants? Women across America are thrilled with their breast implants, boosting their confidence and self-esteem.

Breast implants can improve the way your body looks and how you feel about your body. Just one cup size can make you feel that much sexier. Breast augmentation can make the breast larger and improve the shape of the breast. Whatever your reason for considering plastic surgery, modern breast augmentation is safe and the process is relatively simple.

Whether you were born with smaller breasts, your breasts sag thanks to motherhood, or you just want a different size, implants can help you you're your body image. Suddenly you'll feel younger, sexier, and more womanly. It's a great feeling to have that figure you've always dreamed of.

There are two basic types of implants to consider - silicone gel implants and saline filled implants are both used and approved, however saline filled implants are the most popular. No matter which type of implant you decide on, you can rest assured both types of implants are safe. So let's look at the two different types of breast implants more closely.

Saline filled implants have been the most common for a very long time. This type of breast implant is made from of a semi-permeable silicone elastomer shell that is very tough. There is a single valve on the front of the implant.

Saline breast implants are available in either textured or smooth, and you can choose either a contoured or round shape. The contoured shape is sometimes called the teardrop or anatomical shape. Since saline breast implants are filled at the time of surgery, you can choose any breast implant size you want. This type of implant is extremely versatile.

The saline breast implants vary in volume, shell surface, shell thickness, their ability to expand, and their shape. These are a great choice if you need to correct a difference in size between your breasts. Balancing your breasts' symmetry is one way that breast augmentation is a great improvement to your confidence.

Silicone gel breast implants have an exterior shell that is made of a solid silicone material like that of the saline filled implant. Just as the name says, these implants are filled with silicone gel. This gel is a semi solid material, and the exterior of the breast implant is smooth or textured.

Some studies are showing that the textured exterior may result in less scar formation, but the downside is that there can be visible wrinkling of the skin and a larger incision is needed because the implants don't insert as easily.

Once your breast implant sizing has been completed, your breast implant surgery will be scheduled. With your silicone gel implant, an incision ranging from 3 to centimeters will be made on the crease located either under or just about the breast. The silicone implant can be inserted through an armpit incision, but it is a lot more difficult and there is a higher risk of the implant becoming damaged.

Breast implant surgery is serious surgery and you need to carefully consider if it's right for you. When choosing the breast implant size, it's important to be realistic. In a fantasy world, those triple D's might be great, but do you really want to carry them around for the rest of your life?

If you've been considering breast implants for some time, discuss your options with a licensed and experienced plastic surgeon. Breast implants can improve your self-image and give you added confidence that your friends and family will see immediately. You'll feel like a new woman.