Can salt-water filled implants harden like the silicone-filled ones?

The hardening is from the surrounding tissue and can occur for both implants.

Will smoking affect my recovery from breast augmentation?

Yes, Smoking delay healing.

What is an implant made of?

An implant may be made of a material like Saline or silicone.

Is having silicone in the body safe?

Having the new silicone in the body is safe.

If silicone does not make people ill, why do the suits continue?

There were some suits for the old silicones. Now it is safe and we don' t expect more suits.

What are the pros and cons of saline fill vs silicone gel fill?

Saline implants may rupture easier. Saline implants may show wrinkles at the periphery.

Can implants lift sagging breasts?

Not really. Breasts can be lifted at the same time as the augmentations.

Do any insurance companies pay for breast augmentation?

Insurance Companies do not pay for cosmetic augmentation.

Will my breast implants feel like natural breasts?

They should feel like natural breasts, if there is no capsular contraction.

Can a woman breast-feed after breast augmentation?

Yes, she can breast feed after breast augmentation.

Is it true that there is usually no loss of sense of touch of the nipples after breast augmentation?

Usually there is no change, if done right

Are implants safe for a woman with MS (multiple sclerosis)?

I have not put an implant in MS patients.

Are there any drawbacks to having larger breasts?

There are drawbacks for people with family history of cancer. There is a difficulty in diagnosing masses after augmentation.

Who should not have breast enlargement?

Overweight people and people with suspicious lesions in their breast who need investigation first should not have breast enlargement.

What is the recovery time for breast augmentation?

The recovery time for breast augmentation is mostly one week.

How much does breast augmentation cost?

Breast augmentation cost $. 5000 to 7000.

What type of anesthetic is used for breast augmentation surgery?

General or local anesthetic with IV sedation is used for augmentation surgery.

What risks are associated with breast augmentation?

Bleeding, Sensation change, Hematoma, Deformity and Capsular contracture are risks associated with breast augmentation.

What are the possible longer-term, local effects in breast augmentation surgery?

Long term local effects in breast augmentation are sometimes there may be some hardening of the capsule "capsular contracture " and Ptosis (descence of the breast implant).

Who is a good candidate for breast augmentation?

Young women with smaller breasts with no ptosis, who are healthy and eager to improve their shape are good candidates.

What are the possible immediate post-operative effects of breast augmentation surgery?

Effects are:

1-Large ,more attractive breast.

2- Pain is not very severe.

3-Hopefully no hematoma.

4- Hopefully breasts are symmetrical.

How can I find a qualified board certified plastic surgeon?

Look for a qualified plastic surgeon to do your surgery. You can find one by going through the internet "plastic surgery .org "

How is breast augmentation surgery performed?

Surgery is done through multiple incisions, 1-submammary incision, 2- Periareolar, 3-Axillary incision, 4- umbilical incisions

How should one prepare for breast augmentation surgery?

Patients should be in good health and prepared for the surgery. The surgery is done mostly on outpatient basis. Anesthesia is done either under local plus IV sedation or general anesthesia.

What is breast augmentation?

Breast augmentation is breast enlargement using some kind of implants. Implants are made of few materials like: silicone,saline or a combination, and in some cases fat may be used to augment the breast. Breast augmentation is getting to be a quite common operation done mostly on outpatient basis.