Are you considering breast augmentation for fuller, more alluring breasts? This procedure can have fantastic results, but most patients have multiple questions regarding the different options for implants, costs, and maintenance before getting breast implants. Here are the answers to a few frequently questions.
- What is the difference between saline and silicone breast implants?
Silicone breast implants are silicone shells filled with silicone gel—a sticky, thick liquid. They mimic the look and feel of natural breasts, and they are also less likely to cause rippling or wrinkling around the skin. In the event of a tear, the gel stays in the capsule and will not travel throughout the body, so the breasts maintain their shape. Silicone breast implants have been FDA approved since 2006.
Saline implants are silicone shells filled with salt water, and they come in many different shapes and sizes. If saline implant ruptures, the body will harmlessly absorb the saline.
- What is the cost of breast implants?
It is important to understand that the total cost of getting breast implants includes more than just the cost of the procedure itself. The cost for a breast augmentation with silicone implants is approximately $7,900 and the cost for saline implants is approximately $6,900. This price includes the doctor’s fee, anesthesia, facility, taxes and follow-up visits for the year
- Do I have to exchange my implants every 10 years?
No. However, at some point in your life, you will more than likely need to get your breast implants exchanged. If there are no problems and you continue to get regular check-ups after your procedure, your implants can last for many years.
Ready to start planning your procedure? For more information about your breast augmentation, contact Dr. Harold E. Beam, an accomplished plastic surgeon serving Glastonbury and surrounding areas. Call 860-226-6502 to schedule a consultation appointment.
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