subject: Breast Augmentation And Implant Temperature [print this page] One of the more unique concerns that some women have about breast augmentation is what temperature the implants will be. The implants will contain a saline or a gel-like substance within them. It is easy to imagine that the temperature of that solution is going to affect whether or not you feel warm or hot in this area of your body. However, it is important to talk to your doctor about any concerns you do have like this, especially if you are overly worried that you will be uncomfortable after the procedure. The goal, of course, is to improve the way you feel about your body, not to worry you more so.
What You'll Feel
The implants used in breast augmentation can be hot or cold. In fact, they will likely feel both ways at some point. The fact is that they do store heat, and they can store colder temperatures as well. However, this occurs often at the same rate of your body. They change temperatures over a longer period of time and, as a result, you may not notice any change in the temperature overall. It is important to consider this carefully.
In most cases, the changes in temperature of the implants will depend on the surroundings and the body's normal temperature. Just like other parts of your body, the breasts will likely be between the temperature of the body and the temperature of the surroundings you are in. When there is a change in either, the temperature of the implants will slowly change as well.
For example, if you go outdoors in the middle of winter for a few hours, you will feel cool at first and then you will get cold. The way your hands or your toes feel is about the same as what will happen here. When you come back inside, they will gradually warm up, just like your toes and your hands do. If you spend an hour in the hot tub, you can expect the temperature within the implants to increase significantly above the level of your body temperature. When you touch them, the implants will feel warm to you.
Keep in mind that heat does not harm the implant. However, if you put a direct source of heat onto the breast, such as a hot water bottle or a heating pad, this will cause the implant's internal temperature to rise. This can burn your skin.
If you have concerns about the temperature and your ability to stay warm or cool, talk to your doctor about your likely outcome. In most cases, the breast augmentation will not change the feeling or temperature of your breasts significantly enough to warrant concern or any difference in the way you do things.
