Breast Implant Choices

Your Options for Breast Implant Surgery in United Kingdom with Mr Mark Gittos Plastic Surgeon – Choices of Implant Fill, Size, Texture, Shape, Projection, Placement and Incision Site

One of the biggest you’ll make about a or Breast Implant Surgery is the type of breast implant you want to use.

What Breast Implants are MOST POPULAR?

Things to consider when choosing the Best Breast Implants for your surgery

7 Options for your Breast Implants and Surgery

After choosing your Plastic Surgeon, a big step – the next things you’ll consider for your breast implant surgery is:

The following sections describe these 7 options in more detail.

1. Silicon or Saline Filled Implants? – What is a breast implant made of?

There are primarily two of breast-implant fill material

What’s more popular for Breast Enlargement – Saline or Silicone Breast Implants? Saline-filled implants gained a bit of popularity about two decades ago. People thought it might be a more natural approach as it used saltwater, but today, most patients and surgeons prefer silicone breast implants for numerous reasons. So these are the more popular option for at the current time, and these can provide give shapely, natural-looking breast results. A large majority of Specialist Plastic Surgeons in United Kingdom, and patients and Surgeons around the world, are found to predominantly prefer to use SILICONE implants because of their:

Breast Augmentation with Saline or Silicone Implants helps women gain cleavage and greater breast volume. For some women, breast implants help balance out their lower physiques with upper body curves, especially if they have wider hips but little natural breast tissue. Even thin and bodybuilders can have breast augmentation.

Mr Gittos has experience with both saline and silicone breast implants. The choice between saline and silicone is down to:

Saline is considered safer, due to the fact that the . They can also be adjusted by your surgeon to get the right size for your body. However, many do not like the feel of saline implants. Some patients feel silicone provides a more natural feel. Saline, on the other hand, runs the risk of a waterbed effect, where the skin can ripple with the movement of the saline. Silicone implants are also available in a wider range of sizes and textures. However, if silicone ruptures you will need to have your implants removed and replaced immediately.

2. Breast Implant Size. Big or Small?

You’ll have a wide variety of . Mr Gittos should be able to assist you to select the ideal implant shape and size just for you to attain the volume increases or breast proportions you’re seeking. Remember, however, that results can vary and that size should be made thoughtfully and in relation to your skin health, lifestyle, exercise preferences and overall physique.

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3. Breast Implant Surface: Smooth or Textured?

Implants can have a smooth surface or a textured surface. As well as coming in a variety of shapes, sizes and fill, breast implants can also have different shell textures. The shell is the surface of the implant, and generally what you will feel under the skin.

These implants have the smoothest, most natural feeling texture. Many patients prefer them as they do not feel different under the skin. However, smooth implants are more likely to move in the breast pocket as their surface can be difficult for natural tissue to adhere. Smooth-surfaced implants feel softer than surfaced implants and are relatively easy to insert

These implants have a rougher outer texture that can feel odd under the hands. However, this textured surface allows natural tissue to adhere to the implant surface, making it less likely to shift in the breast pocket. Textured implants reduce the risk of implant movement due to the rough surface allowing surrounding breast tissue to adhere to the implant. Recent concerns About Laser Hair Removal for Women risk of – a lymphoma associated with rough-textured implants has seen a dramatic decline in the use of textured implants worldwide. Mr Gittos mostly uses Smooth Motiva Implants.

4. Breast Implant Shapes – Round Breast Implants or Teardrop Shaped Implants (Anatomical)

Are round implants or Teardrop-shaped breast implants better? The answer is – it depends on numerous factors and that after surgery, you and others may not be able to tell the difference.

Can you tell what type or shape of the implant was used AFTER surgery – e.g. or round – by looking at the breasts of surgery patients? In women who have a moderate amount of breast tissue, it can be difficult to tell whether an augmentation has been performed with either round or shaped implants.  Even surgeons can’t spot the difference as good results look natural, and breasts also tend to adapt to a natural teardrop shape over time.

Anatomical implants must have a textured surface to reduce the amount of implant movement within the breast pocket.  Ask your Surgeon about textural differences and preferences. Round vs Teardrop Shapes Round implants are usually available in a smooth or textured (Mentor or Motiva). Teardrop implants HAVE more surfaces; ask your Surgeon about the PROS and CONS. Remember, if a teardrop implant rotates, it might look unnatural or deformed in shape, requiring surgical correction.

These implants are designed to follow the natural profile of the breast. Some women feel they achieve the most natural-looking results. However, implants can move in the breast pocket. When a teardrop implant shifts, it can distort the shape of the breast. Further, these implants can be tailored to your breast dimensions, as well as providing a better lift for women with sag of skin looseness.

5. Breast Implant Projection – low, moderate and high profile

Projection is how much the implant (or its height when it sits on a table).

Your surgeon will work out which profile will get the outcome you desire.

More implants come in a range of different profiles which helps with breast projection.

6. Breast Implant Placement Options: The Placement Pocket

Another factor to consider when getting Implants is where your will place them in relation to breast tissues. There are three common approaches for Breast Implant placement.

Each of these methods offers a different type of result, and Mr Gittos will be able to suggest the best-practice Breast Implant approach for your goals, depending on your skin, body composition, existing breast tissues, lifestyle and desired outcomes. Remember, getting good results depends on a of aspects of your surgery. It’s important to plan the surgery carefully but also to follow pre-surgery and post-surgery instructions, not to smoke, but to eat well, rest, not or do too much too early, and to understand the healing and recovery processes and time frames.  These can ALL vary and .

7. Breast Augmentation Implant Techniques – Incisions and Scars

There are 3 types of breast Implant Incisions, but in modern times, typically only 2 will be used – armpit or IMF – and the inframammary (IMF) incision approach is by far the most common.

There are a variety of breast implant incision techniques your surgeon may use. These include:

This incision technique is done in the crease beneath the breast and is considered the safest technique. Further, for women considering breastfeeding, this incision is the most likely to retain the ability to breastfeed. Finally, controlling where the scar and breast crease is going to allow for the optimal implant selection and position. Inframammary Incision – in the breast crease under the breast (inframammary fold or IMF)

If there are concerns about a scar in the fold or if the fold isn’t developed and the scar is likely to be visible, a periareolar approach can be used.

This breast augmentation incision is made around the nipple area. Periareolar is generally not the favourite for both surgeons and patients. The placement can be difficult to ensure the best placement of the implant. However, when used with an inframammary incision, your surgeon can provide augmentation and lift. Incision (around the nipple) – is simply not used as much today because of higher risks to breast functions.

This incision is made through a natural crease in the armpit but is usually only recommended to patients at risk of keloid scarring. This procedure has the highest rate of complications and if revision surgery is required, the incision site cannot be reused. Further, transaxillary incisions must carefully avoid nerves and lymph nodes in the armpit, while also properly positioning the implants. As a result, this is not often recommended. Transaxillary Incision – “Asian Breast Augmentation”

Ask Mr Gittos for more during a no-obligation consultation, including where the implant is best placed for your breasts, skin, your body composition and your cleavage enhancement/breast augmentation goals.

It is important that you have all these questions answered. As such, Mr Gittos is excited to help you through this complex process.

Different Breast Augmentation Options

Modern breast procedures offer a of techniques. These are:

The most common technique of breast augmentation is the use of implants. help project the breasts forward, creating an enlargement of the breast. Implant placement can be done on top or behind the pectoralis muscle. The right combination of patient, implant and placement can produce highly satisfying results.

Grafting takes fat from in the body and injects it into the breasts. It is an alternative route if you are uncomfortable with breast implants. Unwanted fat is removed from the area and to the breasts through small incisions. However, this procedure does not create as significant an enlargement as breast implants and is less predictable.

Risks and Complications of Breast Implants

and side effects. These can be long or short term complications.

What will You get scarring from Breast Implant surgery?

All surgeries result in scars and breast implants are no different. Your surgeon will make an incision on the breast, in the breast crease, or in the armpit to insert your implants. This will cause scarring, but an experienced surgeon can help decrease your amount of scarring. They can also recommend or . After a few months, the scar will be harder to see.

Are Breast Implants Right for Me?

Breast implants and breast augmentation are highly individualised procedures and may not be suitable for all patients. Mr Gittos will discuss your needs, your medical history, and your breasts to the best procedure for you. Please remember that:

Implants Do Not Replace a Breast Lift

It is to remember that breast implants make the breast larger. When used alone, they will not adequately lift the breast or correct the effects on breasts after breastfeeding, weight loss, weight gain, or skin stretching. You may need to consider a breast lift or breast lift with implants if you substantial lifting of the breast tissue.

How Long Do Breast Implants Last?

Breast implants are not considered life long devices. You will likely undergo breast implant removal and replacement over the course of your life. This is known as breast revision. Your implants may need replacing after 5, 10 or 20 years. Some patients never require implant revision, but many do.

If you would like more information about breast implant surgery, contact Mr Gittos and his team today. with Mr Gittos to any further questions you might have.

Cost of Breast Implant Surgery – How much do Breast Implants Cost?

The cost of implant surgery varies from patient to patient, as well as from surgeon to surgeon. The more qualified and experienced your surgeon, and the more complex your procedure, the higher the cost. To get the most accurate quote for your needs, it is best to discuss this in a consultation with Mr Gittos.   Breast implants are a highly personal decision, and each body varies. As a result, Mr Gittos’ procedures are highly individualised, as is the cost. Following your consultation, Mr Gittos will provide you with an estimate of your procedure, as well as materials to read before undertaking surgery.

How to find a Breast Implant Surgeon in United Kingdom for you

Always choose a specialist plastic surgeon with lots of breast implant experience. Look at their online reviews and view their . Find a surgeon that you feel comfortable with. Mr Mark Gittos has done thousands of breast surgeries all over the world. Always seek a second opinion.

About Mr Mark Gittos FRACS (Plast) – London Plastic Surgeons 

 offers high quality, natural-looking cosmetic surgery results and is highly experienced in ,  and  having performed over 4000 Surgeries in the last 26 years. 

With  is an expert in breast, face and body surgery for men & women. 

Mr Mark Gittos is a leading Specialist Plastic Surgeon and operates a practice in London UK and Auckland New Zealand. His practice on both surgical and non-surgical procedures, each to help restore, improve or change a physical or problem. The first step in every case is to talk through your personal requirements and explore all the options, before deciding on the most effective solution.

Naturally, before any treatment is begun, we will explain clearly the advantages and risk factors; so that you have the information you need to make an informed decision that is best for you. Visit the practice to find out more.

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