Question 1

what are the real risks of breast implants? what are the typical risks associated with getting breast implants?

Accepted Answer

Breast Implant risks: Although breast implants are fda approved and safe they do have risks.  Surgical risks, as with any procedure, include bleeding, infection, and anesthesia. The most common risks that can occur with breast implants include implant leakage, capsular contracture ( scar tissue around the implant that causes hardening, implant rippling, loss of nipple sensation, and breast asymmetry.

Question 2

breast cancer runs in the family, would it be a good choice to consider taking out the real breasts and get implants or will the cancer still take over?

Accepted Answer

Geneticist: Some patients with very high risk for cancer can benefit of preventative mastectomies although to be truthful, you do not reduce the risk to 0.  Before you think about that, i advise you visit a specialist with expertise in risk assessment and genetics who will estimate your risk, maybe order genetic tests, and go over your risk-reduction options.  Best 2u.

Question 3

what's a good way to  get my boobs bigger without implants?

Accepted Answer

Fat injections: You can enhance your breast volume using your own fat, liposuctioned from elsewhere on your body and transferred to the breast.  Most women chose implants, however.  Breast implants are much faster, cheaper, and easier to perform.  They also give you a more predictable long lasting result.

Question 4

instead getting my sexy ripped chest the hard way should i just get pec implants like those hollywood stars?

Accepted Answer

Not a fan: My honest opinion is that i think pec implants look ridiculous. They just don't look natural ... Sorry. Get back on the bench and push it out.

Question 5

what kind of breast implants are safest?

Accepted Answer

All are safe: Both silicone and saline implants are safe. Neither increases the risk  of breast cancer. Silicone gel implants are gelatinous (gummy bear) implants that do not leak if ruptured.  They are more commonly used today. Liquid Silicone implants may rupture and leak, but leakage has not been clearly linked to subsequent disease.

Question 6

i was wondering what are breast implants made of?

Accepted Answer

Silicone or saline: Most likely your implants and filled with either saline(salt water) or silicone.

Question 7

can having breast implants give your boobs an uplift, too?

Accepted Answer

Yes to some extent: Yes, some of the breast ptosis or droopiness is correctable by implants alone while some patients require additional incisons on the breasts to achieve an adequate lift.

Question 8

how badly is breast implant pain?

Accepted Answer

Should not hurst: Should not have pain after post op healing , if there is pain must see the surgeon.

Question 9

how safe is breast implants?

Accepted Answer

Ok: Surgery is generally not too risky, but long term issues are contoversial

Question 10

who is eligible for breast implants?

Accepted Answer

Breast augmentation: There are several general reasons for breast implants- either for cosmetic augmentation, or enlargement of the breast, or for a reconstructive reason, such as following breast cancer surgery.

Depending on the situation, insurance may or may not cover breast implants....

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What's a good way to get my boobs bigger without implants?

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Instead getting my sexy ripped chest the hard way should i just get pec implants like those hollywood stars?

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