Breast Augmentation Vs Breast Implants?

What is the difference between breast implants and breast augmentation? which is best to get done? with implants which is best to get gel o silicone , durability, safer, ?

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Breast Augmentation Vs Breast Implants

Breast augmentation is the general term defining operations performed to enlarge the breasts. Until recently this operation was alway done with the use of breast implants, which are the devices used for the enlargements. In recent years, some enlargements have been done using the patients own fat, so now the two terms you mention are not exactly the synonyms describing the same operation. Thanks for your question, best wishes.

Breast Augmentation Vs Breast Implants?

Breast augmentation surgery is performed to enhance your breasts; to give you more fullness, by using either saline or silicone gel implants. Both safe are very safe. There are many factors to consider when choosing to do breast augmentation The implant options include; saline vs. silicone gel implants, moderate, midrange or high profile. Implant placement also needs to be taken into consideration; on top of the muscle or behind the muscles. Placement typically depends on how much breast... more

Implants or augmentation??

Breast implants are used to augment (enlarge) breasts. Gel implants ARE silicone implants. Saline is salt water and is used in saline implants, which do not contain silicone gel. Both types of implants have a solid silicone envelope (outer shell) rather like the rubber of a toy balloon. Neither is 'best.' Each has advantages and disadvantages. Generally, after a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon you will know which is most appropriate for you. Yes, YOU get to... more

Breast Augmentation Vs Breast Implants?

Breast augmentation is the name of the operation in which breast implants are used to enhance the fullness of the breasts. Having said this, there is a great deal of work going on to research the used of fat in breast augmentation. However, fat grafting of the breasts has not yet become common practice due to issues of inconsistent take of the fat, as well as possible problems with breast imaging. As you likely know, the two main classes of breast implant are saline and silicone... more

Is an augment different from implants?

A breast augmentation is a surgical procedure, performed via various approaches, which employs breast implants to achieve enlargement. In terms of safety and longevity, both silicone and saline are perfectly safe. It is a matter of preference, as are the size of the implants and their safe

Breast Augmentation Usually Means Implants

The term breast augmentation almost always implies the use of breast implants, although occasionally the patients own tissue (such as fat) can be used. I personally prefer smooth round implants placed below the muscle. I also prefer silicone to saline implants, but I use both depending upon the patient's reference.

Breast Augmentation Is the Name of the Procedure to Place Breast Implants

Thank you for your question. Breast Augmentation is the name of the Plastic Surgical Procedure used to place Breast Implants. There are both Saline (salt water) and Silicone Gel Breast Implants available. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for advice.

Breast Augmentation/Implants

On-line advice is all well and good but not a substitute for an actual consultation with an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon (or 2 or 3!). Listen to the pros and cons of the options available to you and pick what you are most comfortable with! Good luck!!!

Marcel Daniels, MD

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Breast Augmentation and Breast Implants

Breast augmentation is the surgical procedure that enlarges the breasts. Breast implants are the physical prostheses that are used during breast augmentation. Both silicone and saline implants are safe and effective for enlarging the breasts. There are some specific benefits and downsides to each, and I have tried to outline these on my website. Which is the best choice for you will be determined during the course of an in person consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. more