When you want to have breast implants or breast augmentation surgery, you may think that the only consideration is the size of the implants.
Yes, that is a factor for a lot of women, but there are other factors to think about, too, such as the different types of breast augmentation surgery. When it comes to having your breasts augmented, you can opt for one of 2 types of surgery: over the muscle or under the muscle.
Both of these have their pros and cons, which is why as a starting point, you should make sure that you have a surgeon who can discuss which type may be more suitable for you. Here, they will both be explored, as well as some other bits of the surgery that you may need to consider. So, enjoy!
Under the Muscle
This type of breast augmentation is also known as sub-pectoral or sub-muscular. As you can guess, it refers to a type of implant that is placed under the pectoralis muscle.
The surgery does have some serious pros. For one thing, the end result looks more natural, due to the fact that the implants are padded by both the breast tissue and the muscle, meaning that it won’t look ‘stuck on.’ There is also less chance of the skin becoming wrinkled or rippling in women who have low body fat.
It is worth noting that, in order to undertake sub-pectoral breast surgery, the operation will be longer and will usually have a longer recovery time. This is why it is important to ensure that you have a great post-op team who can assess how well the implant is settling.
Over the Muscle
Many women opt for muscle surgery when it comes to having their breasts augmented. For one thing, it is usually cheaper and quicker, and the post-op care is less intense. You also have the freedom to go for larger implants, as there is no restriction due to the muscle.
However, this can lead to a less natural-looking result, which some women prefer. Also, if you have to go for a mammogram, these implants are more likely to distort the images that are taken.
Saline or Silicone?
Now, let’s move on to some of the other considerations.
There are two types of implants you can have as part of your surgery: saline or silicone. Saline implants are balloons that are filled with sterile water. Don’t worry; they have a silicone outer shell, so they won’t burst! Silicone implants are the more common type that are used. They are the same shape as saline implants, but they are filled with silicone instead of saline. If you have a specific look or outcome in mind, consulting an expert specializing in Breast Augmentation Atlanta (or your local area) is highly recommended. An experienced professional can evaluate your body proportions, discuss your expectations, and help determine which implant type and size will best achieve the natural-looking results you’re hoping for.
Smooth or Textured?
OK, at this point, you may be puzzled as to what on earth is meant by a textured breast implant. In short, they are designed to stay in place and have a rough surface on the outer layer, which allows them to stay in place.
Many surgeons will opt for smooth implants, though. Why? They look more natural, move more fluidly, and come with less post-op bruising, thereby speeding up the recovery time.
