What types of breast implants are there?

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The breast implants They are those that are placed on the breasts to increase their size, give them a uniform size and/or achieve breast elevation. Also know as prosthesis, are applied to the patient's chest when performing chest surgery and thus modify the appearance of the breastseither in shape or size.

However, not all breast implants are the same or made of the same materials. Choosing the most suitable implants correctly for each patient and personalized case, it will guarantee the success of the results after the intervention. Generally, the main difference established between the different breast prostheses is related to their shape, but they can also vary in their composition and shape. in which the materials that compose it are structured. This means that there are different models that adapt to the specific needs of each patient and to the anatomy of each body.

For this reason, we are going to expose in this article the different types of breast implants and what are the advantages that each one offers. In this way, when knowing the information, it will be easier decide which ones are more appropriate for our body. However, the advice of the professional who is going to carry out the intervention will be necessary, since he will expose the necessary characteristics to know about each model of breast prosthesis.

according to its shape

As mentioned above, breast implants can be distinguished by their shape. Generally, there are three main ways in which they can be classified:

Anatomical

They are known as the most natural breast implants due to the appearance they will present once they are placed on the patient's breasts. Anatomical prostheses have a tear-like appearance and are usually placed, generally, in those patients who are looking for a natural result after their breast intervention, without seeking to increase the size of these too much.

The main purpose of anatomical implants is to seek to imitate the natural shape of the breast: narrower and flatter at the top and that they widen as the lower part is formed. This type of implant is increasingly in demand since more and more natural effects are sought, that is why this type of prosthesis offer optimal results in terms of naturalness.

The disadvantage of this type of implant is that they are more complicated to place and do not adapt to the patient's movement, so due to certain movements they can change their shape and, therefore, their appearance.

ergonomic

The ergonomic implants They are the newest breast prostheses, since they have recently arrived in the sector. This type of ergonomic prosthesis is rounded, they are made of cohesive silicone gel. This does that adapts to the movement of the breasts of the person on whom they have been applied. What it allows is that they adapt to movement, changing their shape if the patient is standing or sitting, for example. This offers an advantage over anatomical breasts, also offering a natural result although the rounded shape does not resemble the chest as much as that of anatomical prostheses.

According to your material

As in shape, depending on the material that the implants are made of, there are also different types:

silicone padding

Most of the breast implants that are placed after breast surgery are filled with silicone. It is the closest material in terms of texture, shape and anatomy to human fat. This makes it the material of choice par excellence for padding the chest and cause the size of the breasts to be increased or lifted.

Another great advantage offered by silicone-filled implants is that, even if the exterior of the prosthesis breaks, the content does not spill. In addition, they are biocompatible, so it is very unlikely that the patient's body will reject them.

Saline fill

This type of prosthesis is applied empty and then, once placed on the chest, it is filled with saline solution. This also has the advantage that, if it breaks, the liquid is reabsorbed by the body itself and there are no problems.

However, they are less recommended than silicone prostheses since they present more problems and risks of breakage, but everything will depend on each patient.

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