would it be possible to have breast implants filled With 100% carbon dioxide? ive heard it doesnt create rippling and such. and it would be sooo much lighter! why arent carbon dioxide or air more available for breast implants? if its not possible With 100% co2, could it be possible to have half saline and half co2? it would be great for xxxxxxl implants. thanks
Answer: Can implants be filled with air? I have never heard of this before and this type of procedure is not offered. Only implants that are safe and on the market are saline or silicone implants. I would advise consulting with a board certified surgeon before experimenting with non safe type surgeries. Best of luck!
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Answer: Can implants be filled with air? I have never heard of this before and this type of procedure is not offered. Only implants that are safe and on the market are saline or silicone implants. I would advise consulting with a board certified surgeon before experimenting with non safe type surgeries. Best of luck!
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October 16, 2019
Answer: Breast implants with air I don’t know anybody who fills an implant with any kind of gas. if this were tried they would probably feel like balloons, very unnatural. one person actually asked about filling them with helium in the hope that it would give the breasts a lift. I don’t believe that would work either.
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October 16, 2019
Answer: Breast implants with air I don’t know anybody who fills an implant with any kind of gas. if this were tried they would probably feel like balloons, very unnatural. one person actually asked about filling them with helium in the hope that it would give the breasts a lift. I don’t believe that would work either.
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October 16, 2019
Answer: Implant size and type Dear Plasticlover7, At the time, there are no such options. Options you do have are saline or silicone implants. Breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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October 16, 2019
Answer: Implant size and type Dear Plasticlover7, At the time, there are no such options. Options you do have are saline or silicone implants. Breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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October 16, 2019
Answer: Are there any surgeons that have experience with inserting breast implants with air or gas/carbon dioxide? Breast implant shells are "semi-permeable" meaning that air and water molecules can cross. This is why saline implants sitting on the shelf at the surgeon's office will tend to have the liquid evaporate over time and be replaced with air. Filling implants with air inside a human would certainly give a light breast implant, however the air or CO2 would slowly be absorbed causing a slow deflation over time. Hope that helps!
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October 16, 2019
Answer: Are there any surgeons that have experience with inserting breast implants with air or gas/carbon dioxide? Breast implant shells are "semi-permeable" meaning that air and water molecules can cross. This is why saline implants sitting on the shelf at the surgeon's office will tend to have the liquid evaporate over time and be replaced with air. Filling implants with air inside a human would certainly give a light breast implant, however the air or CO2 would slowly be absorbed causing a slow deflation over time. Hope that helps!
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October 17, 2019
Answer: Breast Implants and Carbon Dioxide The silicone elastomer shell of breast implants is permeable and not completely impenetrable. This is why even silicone gel historically has a 'low bleed' through it. Gas molecules would be the easiest to pass through the shell and be absorbed. Inflating breast implants with air or carbon dioxide would only provide a very short term result and deflation would be inevitable.
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October 17, 2019
Answer: Breast Implants and Carbon Dioxide The silicone elastomer shell of breast implants is permeable and not completely impenetrable. This is why even silicone gel historically has a 'low bleed' through it. Gas molecules would be the easiest to pass through the shell and be absorbed. Inflating breast implants with air or carbon dioxide would only provide a very short term result and deflation would be inevitable.
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