Commonly Asked Questions About Breast Implants
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How does one choose the ideal breast implants?
The choice of the volume and shape of breast for is made with the help of your after a clinical to the width and shape of your chest, the height and axis of your breasts and the size of the areola. It is also important to discuss with your surgeon the you expect. The CE label is compulsory for each device circulating within the European Union. Since 1998, only bearing a CE certificate of conformity and for which the provides and precise information are . The CE label is for any medical device. Outside the European Union, is delivered by the competent bodies.
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At what age can breast implant surgery be considered?
During puberty, the size of the chest will develop as a result of and if contraceptives are taken. Breast stability is at the end of . We therefore strongly recommend waiting until the is at least 18 years of age before considering the insertion of breast implants. Your state of health and physical condition are also to be considered.
Any surgical intervention in the formation of scars. For breast augmentation, the scars are placed in the most discreet position possible: in the hollow of the armpit for an approach, below the breast for the , at the level of the lower of the areola for the approach.
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from the approach for of breast is possible despite closed scars and can lead to unsightly hypertrophic or keloid scars. Red or swollen scars depend on each patient’s and can be with surgical intervention, laser therapy, or the use of or dressings. For a delicate and supple scar, it should be massaged from the third week after the breast have been inserted. Your surgeon will show you how to the scars.
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The result is not immediately . In the days following the procedure, oedema swells the breasts: they are tender and with mild . The delay in assessment varies from one patient to another, but in general, the breasts become softer from the 3rd month when the breast begin to stabilise. The definitive result will be evident after six months when the breast implants have become positioned, and the chest continues to relax to find its shape and . Mostly, the scars are and gradually subside over 6 to 12 months, becoming almost .
Your will specify . Your will see you a few days after the to check that everything is going well. We recommend a full-support bra with a front opening and no underwiring for about 6 weeks during the immediate postoperative period. Your will help you choose a bra, depending on the type of and your . Postoperative follow-up is for optimum healing. Your surgeon will several follow-up during the first year after the . The recommended frequency for the visits is one month, 3, 6 and 12 months after insertion of the breast implants, then every year, even if you do not have any symptoms associated with the .
with silicone breast implants, like all women, should be for the detection of breast cancer (check on the general state of health and of the breasts). For women with breast implants, this check should be carried out by their surgeon or another in this field to reveal any possible problems associated with the . Additional checks can be made if necessary ( or MRI).
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The presence of breast does not mammography from being carried out. However, conducting the is more delicate, and the results is more . It is, therefore, essential to let the know you have breast implants. He or she can then take the necessary precautions and adapt the examination technique (numbered plates).
Yes, because the body perceives any artificial as a foreign body, it forms scar tissue around the implant and encapsulates it. This is a normal biological phenomenon which happens with all implants. However, in some cases, this can thicken and harden, of the in its pocket. The of this retractile is usually accompanied by pain and potential creases on the chest .
The is a rare complication which can occur after an impact, a trauma, or an operative trauma ( damaged during the operation). It may also be due to a retractile fibrous shell or simply due to the ageing of the implant. The main risk of rupture is the migration of the silicone gel into the body (the escape of the gel through a breach in the shell). breast implants from Silimed use medical-grade . The gel in the shell is very cohesive, the risk of migration and . Nevertheless, of the silicone breast is necessary if the implant ruptures.
Current studies report that breast cancer is not more common in women with silicone breast . Besides, silicone gel are used for the reconstruction of the breast after cancer.
At the moment, there is no proof of any correlation between the appearance of complications, cancer or diseases and breast .
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Silicone has been used as an implantable material since 1950. It is considered the biomaterial as it is inert and non-allergenic. It is found in several ( medical and cosmetic). It is better to the from the tissue. For breast implants, the filling gel is very (thick and viscous) and minimises the risk of into the body.
It is to notice a reduction in nipple and areola sensitivity, regardless of the surgical . This sensation is temporary, rarely permanent, and reappears after a few months.
From a medical point of view, is not contraindicated after the of breast implants. However, during this period, hormonal changes are significant, and the mammary gland volume changes significantly, which could affect the result. It would, therefore, be to defer the of breast implants to six months to one year after the baby is born (or at least six months after you have finished breastfeeding) to ensure the optimum result.
Breastfeeding is not contraindicated after the of silicone breast because the glands and their ducts are . Still, it is to separate the two events somewhat (pregnancy cannot be considered until after the 3rd month after the operation). breast are unlikely to become misshapen by breastfeeding or breast pump use; however, the aesthetic result may be altered by changes in the mammary glands’ volume.
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As a general rule, it is recommended that you avoid any physical activity for the first 6 weeks following the operation to reduce the risk of silicone breast implant or other . For more intense sports (running, bodybuilding, combat sports) an additional rest should be observed. You should further with your surgeon.
The surgeon will give you a patient card after it in and the labels for this purpose (each label to one implant). This card identifies the implanted (implant reference, volume, lot number, manufacturer’s details, date of the operation, and the name of the specialist). You should keep the card you after the with your documents indefinitely. We also keeping it with you at all times to emergency treatment.
The will ask you to sign the informed consent form after your initial consultation and before your . It is not a release form, but a document in which you give your agreement to the breast implant procedure and that you have been adequately by your of the procedure and the risks involved.
The recommended delay between the first and the day of the is 14 days. This period will allow you to make your decision calmly. It will also give you time to see the twice for consultation, to have a (systematic in women aged over 35 years), and to have a consultation with the anaesthetist for a complete before the operation. This delay is highly and should be respected in your interests.
At present, there is no reimbursement for the cost of breast if they involve aesthetic or ” cosmetic” . On the other hand, if the operation is justified for medical such as following cancer, or in case of significant breast such as ( breasts with a very shrunken base), (total absence of a gland), may be possible after previous .
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