How do anatomical implants differ from round ones? How to choose round implants, and how do they differ from anatomical ones? Round high profile implants who can be placed.

It is round implants that are the most popular among all types of endoprostheses, which are designed to correct and increase the shape of the breast. Their main advantage is their inability to significantly spoil its appearance when turning and shifting. That is why they are preferred in most cases by plastic surgeons.

Kinds

Generation of implants

Today, third-generation implants are used for operations, which have become much safer than their predecessors and do not require scheduled replacement.

Fillers

It could be:

Salt still retains market share due to the existing and media-supported perception of the dangers of silicone for the body.

In fact, it is these implants that cause the greatest number of inconveniences to their customers, since water seeps through the shell of the prosthesis, the prosthesis loses volume and gradually “deflates”.

And due to the fact that the saline solution easily overflows in the implant, they can gurgle so that it can be heard by people nearby.

If we talk about silicone gel, then modern gel is cohesive, i.e. non-fluid. It adheres to the shell and does not leave the implant cavity even if it is damaged. The video below shows just one such implant, which is cut with scissors in order to test the declared properties of the gel.

Additional safety is provided by a special three-layer shell that blocks the seepage of the gel to the outside. Multi-chamber implants are two spheres, one inside the other. In the first, outer chamber, there is a layer of silicone. Inside is a cavity that is filled with saline.

Such implants are better than saline ones in that the risk of splashing or gurgling noise is much less. They are better than silicone because the solution is injected into the implant during surgery. And this means that the size of each breast individually can be adjusted in order to get a symmetrical bust in the end.

Biocompatible or bioimplants are implants that are filled with a gel based on the natural polymer carboxymethylcellulose. The polymer, when it enters the tissue from a ruptured implant, is absorbed without a trace.

Their only drawback is the gradual seepage and resorption of the gel, as a result of which they lose volume and begin to require replacement.

Forms

The profile of the implant is determined by the ratio of its thickness to the length of the base. A high profile means that the implant itself is more convex. A low profile usually means it will be flatter. The presence of several options for the thickness of endoprostheses allows you to choose the best option, taking into account the structure of the patient's chest, in order to obtain the most natural breast in each case.

Video: Sectional silicone implant

Round breast implants after placement

There is such a common belief that round implants are suitable only for very young girls, and for those who are older, it is better to put anatomical endoprostheses. In fact, all women are very different. And physical parameters, such as shoulder width, chest dimensions, height, weight, are very different. In the same way, women's expectations regarding the final result of breast augmentation differ.

For someone with the first breast size of 250 ml, it will be more than enough, but for someone on the third own size of 320 ml, it will not be enough. Therefore, someone will need an anatomical implant, while a round one is quite suitable for someone.

When choosing, consider the following. When a round implant is placed vertically on the chest, it changes its shape, since the gel in its cavity shifts more towards the lower pole, i.e. its shape approaches the drop-shaped. And then add pressure on the upper pole of the pectoralis major prosthesis, under which it is partially located. This brings the final shape of the implant even closer to the teardrop shape.

Therefore, if you are at a crossroads and cannot decide which is better, round or anatomical, then it is better to choose for yourself the size and shape of the breast that you want, and leave their choice to your surgeon.

Which is better to choose

The most demanded in the market of breast endoprostheses are the products of such companies as Mentor, Eurosilicone, McGan. If we compare prices, then products manufactured under the McGan trademark belong to the highest price category. This is due to the large number of innovations that the manufacturer uses when releasing its products.

In particular, McGan endoprostheses have:

• a special shell that prevents the displacement and rotation of implants;
• a special form of silicone gel - a highly cohesive gel that retains its elasticity after vulcanization, but always returns to its original shape after deformation;
• a huge range of implants, which allows you to choose an individual prosthesis for any woman with any requests.

Statistically, Mentor has the lowest risk of developing capsular contracture. Eurosilicone has proven itself in Europe and the world as consistently high quality and safe. If you are planning to buy implants from other companies, then first of all, read the information about the manufacturer, the manufacturing plant, and the availability of product quality certificates. And in no case do not buy into phrases like "This is a trade secret" in response to your questions.

The origin of a product becomes a trade secret when it is not profitable for the seller to disclose any information about the product. Well-known European and American manufacturers are proud that they not only have head offices, but also the production itself is located on the territory of Europe or the States. You will be happy to name the country and city in which the production is located.

Video: Mentor implants

How to decide on an operation

12 simple rules that will allow you to get the best result of mammoplasty and a minimum of problems in the future.

• Rule number one: breasts are constantly changing.

This means that you need to take into account possible changes in the shape and size of the breast in the future under the influence of changes in body weight, pregnancy and breastfeeding, care, age and other reasons. And do not expect that plastic surgery will preserve the desired shape of the breast for decades.

This will avoid disappointment in the future from the fact that drooping of the operated breast, implant displacement, breast flattening, implant contouring and other changes may develop.

Also, taking into account the possible change in the shape of the breast in the future allows you to choose such a volume and configuration of implants that will allow the breast to look natural not only at a young age, but also at a more mature age.

• Rule two: the choice of a surgeon and a clinic must be taken seriously.

It's not a secret for anyone that in most clinics, breast augmentation surgeries are put on stream and are performed one after another with virtually no interruptions. For yourself, it is better to choose a clinic and a surgeon who still leave time to perform all the necessary manipulations in full, even when it takes more time.

A simple example is capsular contracture. One of the factors why it develops is the discrepancy between the size of the pocket that is formed under the implant and the implant itself. A large prosthesis is pushed into a small pocket, which ultimately does not contribute to the normal healing and beauty of the breast, leads to the development of connective tissue, eruption of sutures, tissue necrosis.

The second simple example is implant displacement. It happens when the pocket is very large for a particular implant. In order for the pocket to fit it, the surgeon needs to have a set of sizers - special prostheses that are inserted into the pocket during its formation in order to control its compliance with the implant. And several sizes to choose from, slightly larger and slightly smaller than those that need to be installed, in order to be able to choose the optimal size during the operation, instead of stuffing the wrong size prosthesis into the formed pocket.

It would seem that in the description everything is logical. But such an operation can take up to an hour and a half, and most plastic surgeons want to reduce this time to 40 minutes. It is good if this is a concern for the health of the patient in order to reduce the time of anesthesia. It is bad if operations are put on stream in order to bring maximum profit to the clinic.

• Rule three: the patient must know everything. Forewarned is forearmed.

The necessary amount of information about augmentation mammoplasty, the features of pain relief, types of implants, the course of the postoperative period enable a woman to more consciously approach the problem of choosing the required volume, the future shape of the breast.

In the postoperative period, informed patients can quickly orient themselves if something goes wrong, they know by what day the swelling will go down, they know that violating the doctor's recommendations is the best way to harm yourself.

Some surgeons at the consultation refrain from discussing such details as how swelling affects the shape of the breast, when the long-awaited “ramp” appears instead of the bulge of the upper pole, which spoils the whole picture, how contractions of the pectoralis major muscle affect the shape of the implant, which there may be complications of the operation and when to start worrying. As a result, those patients who do not have information turn out to be helpless in a number of situations and begin to look for answers on forums and from people who are far from the topic, which only adds fuel to the fire of doubts and fears.

• Rule four: the larger the volume of the implant, the worse the long-term results.

Each implant has its own weight. This weight is added to the breast's own weight. As a result, the process of breast prolapse only accelerates.

Also, a large implant may begin to palpate or contour if there is not enough soft tissue to close it.

• Rule five: the choice of the location of the implant is best left to the surgeon.

Depending on the shape and size of the own breast, the structure of the patient's body and her physical activity, the surgeon can choose the best option for its placement in order to ensure the best result of the operation.

• Rule six: the patient chooses the type, shape and size of implants together with the doctor.

This is due to the different cost of different manufacturing companies, and their different characteristics, such as the degree of elasticity / rigidity. For some, it will be important that the softness of the implant does not differ from the softness of the natural tissue of the gland, and for the second it will be important that the implant perfectly keeps its shape. In the second case, you will have to choose a more rigid implant.

• Rule seven: the shape of the breast changes under the influence of the volume of the implant, but does not always exactly repeat its shape.

In order to end up with a breast of a certain shape, it is necessary to take into account a lot of characteristics when choosing implants, such as the thickness of the glandular tissue, the amount of subcutaneous fat, the height and width of the mammary gland, the structure of the chest, and much more.

Therefore, before the consultation, it is best for the client to decide not so much on a specific implant, but on what kind of breast she wants. And the surgeon will select the implant for the result that the woman needs.

• Rule eight: it is better to approach the choice of the incision site with knowledge of the matter.

Cuts can be made:

1. under breast: the most convenient access for performing the operation and the safest access in terms of the possible risk of damage to the glandular tissue;
2. Around the nipple: there is a risk of damage to the ducts and glandular tissue, it is difficult to form a pocket for the prosthesis, scars remain along the contour of the areola;
3. From the armpit: there is a risk of contouring the implant, since the lower fixation points of the chest muscles are damaged during pocket formation, it is difficult to form a pocket, there is no 100% guarantee that the seam in the armpit will not be noticeable.

• Rule nine: in the first days after the operation, the breasts may look terrible, but this is not a reason to be upset.

During the first week after surgery, the breasts may become almost twice as large as expected due to swelling. Plus there is a period when the implant is above its intended placement. In this situation, there is no need to panic. You just need to give your body time to recover. Surgeons even came up with a metaphorical description of this process, which they called "The Melting Island": the ice around the island will melt, the island will remain.

• Rule tenth: everyone can have complications.

Here it is better to act consciously, instead of relying on chance or shifting responsibility to the surgeon.

This means that there is no need to hide from the doctor the presence of diseases or conditions that can lead to complications of anesthesia or surgery, go to surgery with malaise or symptoms of a disease that occurs in an acute form or is an exacerbation of a chronic process.

What does this mean in practice:

1. You should not go for surgery if you feel that you have a cold or have recently had an infectious disease, such as flu, herpes of the lips, any infections of the skin, eyes, oral mucosa, or genitourinary system;
2. You should not agree to an operation in those moments of life when something bothers you a lot: serious problems at work or in the family, divorce;
3. You should inform the doctor about all your chronic or acute diseases of the internal organs, it is better to undergo treatment and stabilize your health than to risk going for surgery right away;
4. Tell your doctor about your bad habits, such as smoking or drinking alcohol, taking medicines, homeopathic or hormonal preparations, cases of allergies and intolerance to any substances or preparations;
5. Do an ultrasound of the mammary glands even when nothing bothers you.

• Rule eleven: the results of the operation change over time.

Weight changes, pregnancy, sports and many other reasons will constantly affect the skin and soft tissues of the mammary glands, therefore, over time, a second operation may be necessary, aimed at a breast lift or simultaneous lifting and replacement of implants. This is a common practice for plastic surgeons and a certain part of their patients.

Breast implants are medical products that are made from high quality biocompatible material. They are placed under the skin or muscle to increase the size of the breast and its modeling.

For breast augmentation and correction, round implants are the most popular, which, when rotated or displaced in the breast tissues, do not spoil the appearance of the female bust.

The main types of round implants

For breast plastic surgery, 3rd generation round implants are used, they come in several types.

According to the type of filler, round implants are:

• Water or salt: inside contains saline. The shell of such implants eventually loses its shape and deflates, the liquid inside can gurgle loudly and seep through the shell.
• Silicone: contain a non-flowing silicone gel (read more about silicone breasts).
• Double chamber: contain water and silicone gel.
• Biocompatible gel implants: filled with a gel based on a natural polymer, which dissolves when it enters the tissue. They are short-lived, over time the gel seeps out and they lose their original shape and volume.

Round implants come in several shapes (profiles):

• Convex: have a high profile.
• Flat: low profile.

When possible, there are 2 types of implants:

• Fixed: endoprostheses of the finished size.
• Adjustable: filling and correction of implants are carried out by a plastic surgeon during the operation, through a special hole in the elastomer.

Breast implants after installation

There is a common misconception that round implants are only suitable for young patients, while mature women need to install anatomical endoprostheses.

The required type of implant depends on the individual characteristics of the woman's body and is selected taking into account the structure of the chest, so that after the operation the woman receives the most natural version of the bust.

When choosing a round implant, it is also necessary to take into account the fact that when it is located vertically on the chest, it changes its shape over time due to the displacement of the gel to the lower pole and the pressure of the pectoralis major muscle on the upper pole of the endoprosthesis, so the shape of the implant eventually becomes teardrop-shaped .

Manufacturers of round implants

The most popular round implants of the following companies:

• Eurosilicone: have proven themselves in Europe and in the world as high-quality and safe.
• Mentor: have the lowest risk of developing capsular contracture (compaction and thickening of the fibrous tissue of the capsule, resulting in compression of the implant, compaction and deformation of the breast).
• McGan: belongs to the highest price category. The implants have a special shell that prevents them from shifting in the breast, and a special form of silicone gel, which retains its elasticity and returns to its original shape after any deformation.
• Arion: round implants filled with hydrogel and silicone gel. The main difference is a six-layer shell and a monoblock (adhesive-free) connection of the valve with the endoprosthesis shell. The French company attaches a lifetime warranty to its products.
• Nagor: the company produces implants of various shapes and sizes, the results of medical studies have shown 0% of endoprosthesis ruptures over 5 years. The implants have a gel filler and a textured shell.
• Politek: filled with a highly cohesive soft gel, do not deform during any manipulations, have an elastic shell of several layers. The shell of the implants is smooth, textured, coated with micro-polyurethane foam.

When buying implants from other companies, you need to familiarize yourself with the information about the manufacturer, the manufacturer, study the product quality certificates.

What women need to know before surgery

There are a number of rules that must be followed in order to get the desired result after breast augmentation:

• Seriously approach the choice of a plastic surgeon and clinic. The clinic must have a license to carry out medical activities, appropriate certificates, positive feedback on the results of its activities. The clinic should employ qualified medical personnel, the practical experience of a plastic surgeon in performing such operations should be at least 5-7 years.
• Choose only high-quality branded implants. The types, shape and size of endoprostheses must be selected together with the plastic surgeon. It should be borne in mind that soft implants will be natural to the touch, while hard implants will better keep their shape and volume.
• Let the plastic surgeon choose the location of the endoprosthesis. The doctor selects the best option for implant placement, taking into account the shape and size of the woman's breasts, her physical activity.
• At the consultation before the operation, learn everything about anesthesia, types of implants, the features of the operation, the course of the postoperative period, which will help the woman navigate the rehabilitation period, know the main recommendations and the consequences of their violation.
• Take into account possible postoperative changes in the size and shape of the breast under the influence of changes in body weight, pregnancy, lactation, age. The patient should be aware that breast prolapse, endoprosthesis contouring and other changes may develop over time, which will help to avoid disappointments in the future, as well as to choose the optimal volume of implants that will allow breasts to look natural and natural not only in youth, but also in adulthood. age.
• Decide on the desired shape and size of the breast before the consultation. The shape of the breast changes under the influence of the endoprosthesis, but does not always repeat its shape. The surgeon will help the woman choose the optimal implant according to the desired breast shape, taking into account the thickness of the glandular breast tissue, the volume of subcutaneous fat, the height and width of the mammary gland, the structure of the chest and other factors.

How plastic surgery is performed

Plastic surgery for breast augmentation is performed under general anesthesia and lasts from 40 minutes to 2 hours. To insert the implant, the plastic surgeon makes incisions in one of four ways:

• Under bust: the most convenient and safe way to minimize the risk of damage to the glandular tissue.
• Around the nipple (along the lower edge of the areola of the nipple): there is a risk of damage to the ducts and glandular tissue of the breast, it is problematic to form a pocket for the implant, subsequently scars remain along the contour of the areola of the nipple.
• From the armpit: high risk of contouring the implant, since the formation of the pocket damages the lower fixation points of the pectoral muscles, it is difficult to form an implant pocket, the suture in the armpit may be visible in the future.
• In the navel area: there is a scar on the abdomen, rarely used during plastic surgery.

After the round implant is placed, the incision is sutured. To give the desired shape of the breast, in parallel with the increase, a breast lift operation can be performed.

Possible Complications

During the first week after plastic surgery, the breast can become almost 2 times larger than the expected size due to swelling, there is a long period during which the implant is higher than its intended location.

Also, over time, the patient may experience the following complications:

• Endoprosthesis contouring. Most often, the contours of the implant appear in the prone position and if the prosthesis was installed under the gland. Installation in the armpit almost never causes the effect of contouring the endoprosthesis.
• Unpleasant tactile sensations. Implants can be noticeable to the touch, especially in cases where the installation took place under the gland.
• Fibrocapsular contracture(typical for implants with a smooth shell). One of the factors in the development of contacture is the discrepancy between the size of the pocket that is formed under the endoprosthesis and the endoprosthesis itself. So, an inexperienced plastic surgeon can place a large endoprosthesis in a too small pocket, which as a result leads to the development of connective tissue, tissue necrosis, eruption of sutures, and disrupts the healing processes of the breast.
• implant displacement. Perhaps in the case when the pocket is too large for a particular endoprosthesis. In order for the pocket to fit under the implant, the plastic surgeon needs to have a special set of sizers - prostheses inserted into the pocket during its formation, which help to control the compliance of the pocket with the endoprosthesis. Also, a plastic surgeon during the operation must have several sizes of implants to choose from (large, small, medium) in order to be able to choose the optimal size of the endoprosthesis during plastic surgery.

Price

The average cost of round implants is from 20,000 to 50,000 rubles per piece.

The cost of a round implant depends on the specific manufacturer, filler, volume, shape, size, shell (surface) of the endoprosthesis.

Implants can be purchased directly from the manufacturer (via the Internet or in a company store), as well as through a clinic or medical center that will perform plastic surgery.

The choice of breast implants will have a significant impact on the appearance of the breast after the augmentation procedure. To achieve the desired result, you need to immerse yourself in the topic of choosing implants, so as not to rely only on the opinion of your plastic surgeon. Breast implants come in many shapes and qualities, some with specialized purposes: round, anatomical, smooth, textured, saline, silicone gel, etc. This article compares round and anatomical implants.

The selection of breast implants begins with measurements of the chest. A statistical scientific method is used to determine the width and height of the breast, the position of the chest folds, breast tissue, the position of the areola and possible breast asymmetries. These parameters will serve as a basis for discussing the options, goals and possible outcomes of the operation.

Anatomical gel implants

Anatomical implants use a textured surface that provides soft tissue attachment, which is desirable as it provides secure implantation and reduces the long-term risk of capsule collapse.

Multi-layer technology is used in the manufacture of the implant body, combining materials with special properties to provide a flexible protective barrier with reduced silicone permeability, increased strength and less risk of rupture.

The gel is a key component of the implant, as it gives it its shape and hardness. Silicone can be made into almost any form, from liquid to solid, depending on the number of "cross-link" components included in the formula. Anatomical breast implants use a hard gel (also known as "shape resistant"). Form stability means that the gel retains its shape even after compression, such gels provide the best opportunity for shape control - while at the same time it has the firm consistency of natural breast tissue.

Round breast implants

Round implants usually use a soft gel, so they are less dimensionally stable.

The round breast implant is a compromise when it comes to breast augmentation (it does not require the use of anatomical implants).

They have one form that fits all. They are traditional and have been used in medicine since 1963. Although women's breasts are not naturally round, the round implant remains the most widely used breast implant in the UK. When properly placed, round implants can provide a natural result and satisfy the desires of women, especially young girls.

When choosing a round implant, two parameters are important: the diameter of the implant and its projection. It is important to note that round implants mainly add volume to the breast.

Anatomical implants – individual solution

The function of a shaped implant is to strategically place volume when needed. In appearance, it is most similar to a young natural female breast.

Because anatomical breast implants are fully customizable in shape and volume, they provide a customized solution for proportionate enhancement of the female breast. In addition to providing a more aesthetic appearance, these implants can also be used to lift the breast, restore volume lost after breastfeeding, or restore asymmetry. Anatomical implants also provide an opportunity to improve the appearance of patients with breast deformities (tubular breasts), as well as for a wide range of reconstructive procedures after oncological surgery.

Many women may not realize that the volumes (i.e. weight of the implant) are different for anatomical and round implants. Among implants with the same width, anatomical implants will be about 20% lighter than round implants with the same base width. In addition, anatomical implants require less gel compared to round implants.

If more breast augmentation is required, anatomical implants will be more balanced with the chest and shoulders than large round implants.

When using anatomical implants, three parameters can be changed: width, height and projection of the implant. For this reason, anatomical breast implants are able to provide a “three-dimensional” breast augmentation.

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Implantation methods

Anatomic breast implants are usually placed: behind the mammary gland and over the muscle, partly behind the pectoralis muscle using a biplanar approach, and completely behind the pectoral and serrative muscles. All these "places" have certain advantages and characteristics.

All textured breast implants are fixed into a permanent position after two weeks. Before this, the implants can rotate (according to statistics, this corresponds to 1%). If this happens, a minor adjustment will be required to reinsert the implant.

Safety and Predictable Results

Round silicone implants have been used for over 45 years, and gel ones since 1993. Due to the great worldwide interest, the anatomical gel implant is one of the most studied, which means that there is a lot of clinical data supporting the safety and predictable results associated with them. Of all breast implants that have undergone clinical trials, anatomical bonding implants have the lowest complication rates of any type.

Which implants are better to choose?

Anatomical breast implants provide an individual and aesthetically pleasing solution for improving the shape and volume of the breast. As a solution for natural 3D breast augmentation, implants meet both general aesthetic concerns and specialized aesthetic requirements equally well.

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Women who decide to enlarge their breasts with round or anatomical silicone implants must first of all solve a number of very difficult issues. Their list includes not only the size of the desired breast, but also the type of the implant itself. The final result, the duration of maintaining the shape of the breast, convenience and many other indicators depend on the choice.

At the moment, the market offers several types of implants, which differ in the following characteristics:

1. Shape (round or anatomical). Here, in most cases, preference is given to round implants, as they are cheaper, and additionally allow you to achieve a push-up effect.
2. Texture (smooth or porous). The porous texture is more convenient, since such implants are practically not subject to displacement.
3. Filler (silicone or saline). Doctors recommend giving preference to silicone implants. They are more elastic and at the same time there is a choice among different degrees of rigidity.

What to choose and how these characteristics affect the final result? In this difficult matter, doctors come to the rescue, who can easily model the final result, taking into account the anatomical features of the patient. In this case, all the wishes of the patient are taken into account.

Round or anatomical implants?

Among all the questions when choosing a breast implant, women spend the longest time thinking about its shape. So, at the moment two options are offered: round and anatomical forms. What is the difference?

First of all, it should be said that round implants differ from anatomical ones in price. The latter are more expensive. Also, anatomical implants are drop-shaped and perfectly repeat the natural shape of the breast. Round ones, on the contrary, change its appearance. But these are not the main reasons why the latest type of breast implants has become the most common in the world. Here the matter lies elsewhere.

And the first reason for the prevalence of round breast implants is to provide the largest projection. They make the chest more rounded and allow you to easily achieve the effect of "push-up". Anatomical implants do not change the shape of the breast, but are only aimed at increasing its size.

It is also worth noting that when using round implants, the risk of capsular contracture is reduced. If the implant turns over, it will be completely invisible from the outside. When using anatomical implants, the situation is slightly different. Breast asymmetry becomes noticeable even with their slight displacement, which brings a number of inconveniences. To align the implant, you need to contact the surgeon, who will prescribe the technique.

What you need to know before the operation?

To achieve the desired effect after the operation to increase the patient must necessarily conduct a thorough preparation.

The list of required items includes:

1. Choice of clinic and plastic surgeon. It is mandatory to have certificates and licenses for this type of operation, positive reviews and experienced doctors who have already earned a good reputation.
2. Choosing the manufacturer and type of implant. This procedure is performed in conjunction with the doctor who will perform the breast augmentation.
3. Providing the doctor with the opportunity to examine the breast and determine the implantation site, taking into account its shape, size and motor activity of the patient.
4. Familiarize yourself with the methods of anesthesia used, the features of the operation and rehabilitation in the postoperative period.
5. Before making a final decision, be sure to take into account possible changes in the breast under the influence of changes in body weight, pregnancy, lactation, gravity, etc.
6. Pass all the required tests and do an ultrasound of the mammary glands.

A full consultation with a specialist is mandatory. Together with him, you need to choose the prosthesis itself, determine its size, type and place of implementation.

How is breast augmentation surgery performed?

As a rule, breast augmentation with round and anatomical implants takes from 40 minutes to 2 hours, and is performed under general anesthesia.

During this time, the surgeon makes an incision in one of four places:

1. Under the breast. This approach allows you to minimize the likelihood of damage to the breast and is one of the most popular.
2. From the armpit. This place is not used very often, since there is a high probability of damage to muscle tissue, the suture itself is noticeable after healing, and it is difficult to form a pocket for the implant. But, in the case of implantation through the armpit, it holds very well and is almost completely invisible in any position of the body.
3. On the lower edge of the areola of the nipple. Used for small implants. But, the use of this method is fraught with the possibility of damage to the duct and a slightly noticeable seam remains around the areola. Additionally, this method is fraught with a visual determination of the implant itself in a horizontal position of the body.
4. An incision in the navel. This method is used less often than all the others, since after the procedure there is a noticeable scar on the abdomen.

Once the implant has been placed, the incision is sutured. At the same time, the doctor can perform a breast lift procedure if this is required to achieve the most aesthetic shape.

Complications in the postoperative period

Since breast augmentation with implants is accompanied by damage to soft tissues, breast swelling is observed in the first week after the operation. It almost doubles. In this case, the implant can be located above its intended location for a long time until the body adapts to the foreign body in the body.

In addition to the above defects, patients may experience the following complications:

1. Prosthesis contouring. Its contours are especially visible in the prone position. This disadvantage is noticeable only if the prosthesis was installed under the gland. With implantation in the armpit, this effect is not observed. Also, when installing a prosthesis under the gland, the implant can be easily palpated.
2. Fibrocapsular contracture. This consequence is observed when using implants having a smooth shell. The main reason for the development of fibrous capsular contracture is an incorrectly created pocket for the prosthesis. Often, inexperienced surgeons form a small pocket. This, in turn, leads to tissue necrosis, suture separation and disruption of the healing process.
3. Displacement of the endoprosthesis. This happens in cases where the surgeon has formed a large pocket. To control the size during the operation, the doctor must have special sizers on hand.

Advantages and disadvantages of implants

To make a final decision, you need to weigh all the pros and cons.

So, among the advantages of breast augmentation with implants, in particular round shape, we can distinguish:

1. The ability to increase breast volume and achieve a "push-up" effect.
2. Harmonious appearance of the chest in any position of the body.
3. Preservation of symmetry of the breasts even with the implant deployed.
4. No access restrictions.
5. Affordable price for both the prosthesis itself and the operation.

Unfortunately, breast augmentation surgery with silicone implants has a number of disadvantages.

In particular, these are:

1. With the wrong selection, there is a high probability of achieving an excessive effect and the occurrence of a number of complications.
2. In some cases, breast asymmetry persists.
3. Complications that develop as a result of rejection of the implant by the body.
4. High probability of gland damage.

There are also a number of contraindications in which it is impossible to carry out the operation at all.

These are:

• oncological diseases;
• diabetes;
• disorders in the thyroid gland;
• problems with blood clotting;
• breast-feeding.

How long do implants last?

Well-known manufacturers of implants, as a rule, give a lifetime warranty on their products. Moreover, if it breaks, then a free replacement is made. Accordingly, it can be argued that breast augmentation does not require repeated surgical intervention. But it's not. There are a number of factors under which a reoperation is performed.

These are:

• sharp fluctuations in body weight over a wide range;
• increase in size and change in the shape of the breast after pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• implant defects.

Fortunately, most patients who have undergone a breast augmentation procedure do not experience any consequences and do not need to undergo a second operation.

A woman is a creature that is distinguished by innate kindness, tenderness and natural attractiveness. But, many of the fair sex are not always satisfied with their innate data, which, in their opinion, do not meet the criteria of beauty and are not the standard of femininity. Aesthetic medicine in this case can come to the rescue. Modern technologies that are used in plastic surgery involve the installation of implants of various contents and shapes.

There are salt and gel endoprostheses designed to increase and correct the shape of the breast. Salt prostheses are much softer; they contain saline inside the shell. The disadvantage of such an implant can be considered its possible noise, which manifests itself in the movement of fluid inside the muscle after installation. Gel prostheses consist of a special cohesive viscous filler. The shape of the implants can be anatomical and round.

Anatomical implants

Anatomical implants are teardrop-shaped prostheses that, after installation, resemble the natural shape of the breast. Mammary glands with such elements completely resemble natural forms, and are often indistinguishable from natural ones.

The benefits that a woman receives after the installation of "anatomists":

1. They do not differ from the natural breast, regardless of the position of the body (sitting, standing).
2. Ideal for ladies who naturally have a flat chest.

But, depending on certain factors, endoprostheses of this type may not be suitable. Cons of anatomical prostheses:

• They may look unaesthetic in the supine position.
• It is not possible to use underwear with a push-up effect, due to a special installation.
• Surgical intervention is characterized by increased complexity.
• They can shift under the influence of high physical exertion, cause breast asymmetry.
• They are much more expensive than analogues.

Thus, anatomical type prostheses may not be suitable for all the fair sex. If the breast is initially flat, then the installation of such implants will not cause difficulties during the surgical intervention. But, it is worth noting the fact that the appearance of the breast will not be defiantly unnatural, which is an ideal argument in favor of those who need plastic surgery after surgery.

Round implants

Round endoprosthesis implants that can be placed under the muscle or skin, and thereby correct the shape of the breast. Depending on the manufacturer, round implants can be:

1. Salt or water (not durable, during operation they can lose their original shape).
2. Silicone (inside they contain a mass of gel type).
3. Combined (contain a saline solution in one chamber and a gel in the other).
4. Biocompatible (they contain a special gel polymer inside, which is absorbed by body tissues over time).

According to the form of execution, round implants can be of several types - convex and flat. They can also differ in their design features, for example, fixed ones have a clearly defined shape and volume, while adjustable ones are suitable for situations where it is necessary to individually adjust the volume. Adjustable can be filled during the course of the operation itself.

There is an opinion that it is the round shape of the implant that is better suited for girls who want to enlarge their breasts, but have not yet given birth. This is explained by the natural shape of the breast at an early age, since initially the breast before childbirth has a more round shape and a high placement on the chest.

Advantages of round additions:

• Can form the largest possible volume.
• Visually make piles higher.
• They cost significantly less.
• The installation procedure is easier.

Cons of round implants are also observed. They look unnatural, can cause discomfort at first, due to the increased load on the pectoral muscle and its stretching.

The difference between anatomical implants and round ones

Both types of implants carry the same function - restoration and correction of the shape of the mammary glands. The round implant, compared to the anatomical one, gives a larger visual size, creates the appearance of a push-up breast, and lifts the upper contour of the décolleté zone. Ideal for owners of different forms of natural breasts.

Anatomical implants are an excellent option for those women who need breast reconstruction after an illness or trauma. The presence of implants is a good panacea for those who want to change themselves and have enough willpower and financial ability to do so.