Breast correction surgery, especially breast augmentation, has become an important choice for many women to improve breast shape and restore self-confidence. Breast augmentation mainly implants prostheses in breast tissue to increase breast volume, improve breast symmetry and shape breast curves. Choosing the right prosthesis material is one of the keys to the success of breast augmentation. The types and materials of prostheses vary, and their characteristics have an important impact on surgical effects, comfort, long-term safety, etc. This article will deeply analyze the current common breast prosthesis materials to help women understand how to choose the right prosthesis material according to their personal needs.
1. Basic Concepts of Breast Implants
Breast implants usually consist of two parts: an outer silicone shell and an inner filler. The outer shell needs to have a certain degree of elasticity and strength to withstand external pressure without breaking; the filler is responsible for providing volume and shape to the breast. Different implant materials determine its effectiveness during surgery and the feeling after surgery.
Common breast prosthesis materials include silicone , saline , autologous fat transplantation , etc. Among them, silicone prosthesis is the most widely used and has become the mainstream choice in breast enlargement surgery.
2. Silicone prosthesis
Silicone prosthesis is the most commonly used material in breast augmentation surgery because its touch and appearance are closest to natural breasts. The shell of silicone prosthesis is usually made of medical silicone , and the filling is high-gel or low-gel silicone.
1. High gel silicone implant
The silicone filling in high-gel silicone implants has a higher viscosity, so it will not leak out easily under the action of external force. High-gel silicone implants feel close to natural breasts and have better shaping effects. They are usually firmer. Their structure is usually more stable, and the internal shape of the implant is less likely to be unstable.
2. Low-gel silicone implants
The silicone filler in low-gel silicone implants has a lower viscosity. Compared with high-gel implants, low-gel implants are softer and feel closer to natural breasts. However, relatively speaking, the shape of low-gel silicone implants may be more affected by external forces, which may lead to a higher risk of implant displacement or breakage.
3. Molding silicone prosthesis
Molded silicone implants usually have a "drip" shape in appearance, which is designed to simulate the natural droop of the breasts. They are suitable for women who want a more natural appearance. An important advantage of molded silicone implants is that even if the outer shell is broken, the silicone gel inside the implant is not easy to leak, reducing safety hazards.
advantage:
Natural touch : Silicone implants feel close to natural breasts and have a natural effect.
Stable shape : High-gel silicone prosthesis is relatively stable in shape and not easily deformed.
Low risk of breakage : Silicone gel will not leak or spill like saline, and even if the implant ruptures, the gel will not be lost.
shortcoming:
Risk of implant rupture : Despite the high safety of modern silicone implants, there is still a risk of implant rupture.
Higher price : Silicone implants are more expensive than other materials.
3. Saline prosthesis
The saline prosthesis is filled with a saline solution similar to human blood and has a silicone shell on the outside. The advantage of this prosthesis is that if it ruptures, the saline will be naturally absorbed by the body and will not cause harm to health.
1. Characteristics of saline prosthesis
The filler of saline implants is made of saline, so it feels relatively hard, and there may be a slight sense of fluctuation after the operation. Since saline is the fluid substance filled in the implant, the shape of the breast is greatly affected by external forces and is prone to deformation. Compared with silicone implants, saline implants are slightly inferior in breast fullness, appearance and feel.
advantage:
Higher safety : When the prosthesis ruptures, the saline solution will be absorbed by the body and will not cause any harm.
Relatively economical : Saline prostheses are cheaper than silicone prostheses and have a lighter financial burden.
shortcoming:
Harder to touch : Saline implants do not feel as natural as silicone implants and feel harder.
Morphological instability : Saline implants are more susceptible to external forces, causing deformation or displacement.
4. Autologous fat transplantation
Autologous fat transplantation is a method of increasing breast volume by injecting the patient's own fat (usually taken from the abdomen, thighs or buttocks) into the breasts. This method has the advantage of natural materials and no risk of foreign substances.
1. Characteristics of autologous fat transplantation
The advantage of fat transplantation is its naturalness, which can avoid the risk of prosthesis rupture or body rejection. However, the effect of fat transplantation is affected by the survival rate of fat. After fat injection, about 30%-50% of the fat may be absorbed by the body, so multiple injections may be required to achieve the desired effect.
advantage:
Natural materials : Using autologous fat avoids complications associated with implants.
No rejection reaction : Because autologous tissue is used, there will be no rejection reaction.
Improve local body shape : can improve areas with more fat, such as the abdomen, thighs, etc.
shortcoming:
Unstable results : Fat grafts have a limited survival rate and may result in volume changes.
Slow recovery after surgery : There may be swelling, bruising, etc. after fat transplantation, and the recovery period is longer.
5. Factors to consider when choosing breast implant materials
When choosing the right breast implant material, women need to make a comprehensive assessment based on their physical condition, needs, economic situation and other factors. The following are several key considerations:
1. Breast shape and size requirements
If women want to enlarge their breasts and pursue a natural appearance, they can choose high-gel silicone implants or autologous fat transplantation. For patients who need breast reconstruction or correction, silicone implants may be a more appropriate choice.
2. Touch and appearance
If you have high requirements for touch, choosing a silicone implant would be more in line with your needs, especially a high-gel silicone implant, because it can provide a feeling close to that of a natural breast.
3. Safety of the prosthesis
Although modern silicone implants are safer, saline implants are safer if they rupture because the saline will be absorbed by the body. Therefore, if you are concerned about the risk of implant rupture, saline implants may be more suitable.
4. Economic situation
Silicone implants are more expensive and suitable for women with a larger budget, while saline implants and autologous fat transplantation are relatively cheap and can be chosen according to the budget.
Beauty Encyclopedia Tips:
When choosing the right breast implant material, one should not only consider the effect of the surgery, but also fully evaluate the risks of the surgery, recovery time, and economic factors. Each implant material has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Women should choose the most suitable material according to their own needs under the advice of a professional doctor. In addition, postoperative care and regular check-ups are also very important to ensure long-term safety and stable results.