Types of Implants
In general, breast implants are encased in a silicone shell. However, they are filled with either silicone or saline, both of which have been proven safe for use. Choosing the best type of implant for your breast augmentation procedure simply depends on your personal preference and your surgeon’s medical recommendation.
Silicone
Silicone breast implants are often popular among individuals seeking breast augmentation with a more natural feel. These implants are crafted from a silicone gel with a texture that feels like biological breast tissue. Silicone breast implants have an excellent ability to maintain their shape over time, which prevents wrinkling and rippling.
Saline
In contrast to silicone implants, saline breast implants tend to have a fuller, firmer feel and a more rounded appearance. Saline implants are filled with a sterile saltwater solution, which may either be pre-filled or filled during the operation, allowing you more control over the precise volume of your breasts. When performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, saline implants can also appear very natural.
Choosing Your Implant Shape
While several other breast implant shapes may exist, they are all designed from two main shapes: round and teardrop. Each of these shapes has its advantages, and both shapes can mold seamlessly with your natural chest.
Round
Round breast implants provide a symmetrical, consistent appearance throughout and are ideal for individuals looking for a significant enhancement to the shape of their breasts. Round implants create a fuller cleavage as more volume is added to the fuller and upper portion of the breasts.
Teardrop
Teardrop-shaped breast implants mimic the appearance of naturally sloping breasts, making them ideal for individuals going for a more subtle look with their breast augmentation procedure.
Breast Implant Profiles
When you decide to get breast augmentation, you can choose a breast implant size (cc volume) that best meets your needs and aesthetic. In addition, you can choose a breast implant profile that determines the level at which your implants project forward.
Typically, breast implant profiles range as so:
- Low profile
- Moderate profile
- Moderate+ profile
- High profile
- Extra-high profile
To determine the best breast implant type, shape, size, and profile that will bring you the results you want, consult with an experienced plastic surgeon today.
Talk to an Experienced Surgeon About Breast Augmentation in St. Peters, MO
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To schedule a consultation for breast augmentation in St. Peters, MO, contact (636) 896-0600.