Before undergoing a breast implant procedure, you need to know what to expect. Your medical history, allergies and medications will all be asked by a breast surgeon. He will also ask about your family history of breast cancer, your mammogram results, your weight and whether you have had any previous surgeries. He will also ask you about any weight loss or pregnancy as well as the reason for the operation.
Getting a mammogram
When a woman decides to get a breast implant, she should get a mammogram before the procedure. This procedure, called mammography, produces images of the breast tissue in black and white. These images are then examined by a radiologist. A mammogram can help detect breast cancer.
Breast implants can make mammograms uncomfortable. This is because the technologist pushes it up against the breast tissue. However, most patients report only minimal pain. Scar tissue patients may feel more discomfort. The technologist can work with patients to minimize discomfort.
Breast implants-bearing women are eligible to participate in the BC Breast Screening Program. If they are over 40, they can have a mammogram free of charge. After they stop nursing, they must wait at the least one-year mark before they can have another screening mammogram.
Getting a silicone gel implant
While silicone gel breast implants may seem like a simple surgical procedure, there are a number of risks associated with them. These risks include fatigue, increased pain, muscle weakness and connective tissue disease. These symptoms may develop years later for some women.
You should have regular mammograms or ultrasounds if you have silicone gel implant. These tests will detect possible issues with your implants. If the tests show that your implants have ruptured, your surgeon may have to remove them. This will make it more difficult to breastfeed. It is also recommended that women who have implants undergo regular MRIs to monitor their implant health. The silicone gel implant should last a few years.
A silicone gel implant is a polymer that feels more like breast tissue. It is more viscous that saline but gives off a natural look. If you are 22 years old or older, you can get a silicone gel breast implant.
Getting a saline implant
Saline implants are less noticeable because they are filled with a solution that is absorbed by the body. In addition, they are easy to change size, since surgeons can simply insert a new saline syringe into the implant's valve. They are easier to modify than silicone implants and require fewer surgical incisions.
Saline breast implants have a higher chance of infection than other types. Injecting saline directly into the breast can result in contamination of the breast tissue. This can lead to an infection. Additionally, large needles are required to traverse a lot of skin and blood vessels. This could cause some discomfort and bruising. Multiple injections can also stretch the skin.
It is possible for breast implants made from saline to burst. This occurs when the silicone shell around an implant bursts, releasing the saline solution. The affected breast will change in shape due to the leaking solution. The silicone shell must be removed eventually and replaced.