Let us first examine as to what types of Breast implants are available for Breast Augmentation.
All breast implants have a solid silicone shell but they are filled with different substances such as:
The most commonly used implant for Breast Augmentation is the saline breast implant. The saline implant has an exterior sack made of solid silicone, which is filled with a sterile saline solution. The two advantages of this implant are that it requires only a small incision and secondly in case of a leak, the saline just gets absorbed by your body.
Breast implants are also filled with a silicone gel and people feel that the silicone implant results in a more natural appearing breast.
Cohesive gel implants are silicone implants that are filled with a thicker silicone gel that holds its shape and forms like a gummy bear. These shaped implants are designed with a focus upon a natural look, rather than for enlargement.
Spectrum implants are expandable and can be filled anywhere from 25cc to 140cc depending on the initial size of the implant itself. They come with a small remote port that is placed over the outer chest rib cage. They can be filled over weeks to months to let the patient decide exactly on the size. The advantages are the flexibility and range of fill size and the ability to change it after surgery.
A woman opting for breast augmentation can also choose between textured implants or smooth implants. Textured implants have a rougher surface.
The patient should be very careful when picking a clinic or surgeon. Ensure that they are professionally certified and are the right choice as it is your body that would be undergoing the scalpel. The price that you would be paying for the surgery would usually indicate the qualifications, experience and expertise of your surgeon.
Your research on the surgeon should include testimonials from satisfied clients and any professional would be more than happy to supply them and will be only too pleased to do so, as this would be a great testimonial to his skills. After having done your research, you must have confidence in your surgeon and trust his ability to get the best job done.