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The Benefits of the Periareolar Incision

April 5th, 2009 by admin

During breast augmentation, a breast implant is inserted through an incision. One of the most common places for an incision is partially around the areola.

The periareolar incision is popular for a number of reasons:

1. It allows for easy placement. The implant is inserted directly into the breast – there is no path it must take in order to get to the breast.

2. Easy adjustment. The implant can be easily adjusted through the incision to achieve a desirable result. This is unlike other incision sites, particularly transumbilical (incision in the belly button).

3. An almost invisible scar. The incision is made right where around the edge of the areola, where the darker skin meets the lighter skin tone and the texture is slightly bumpy. As a result, a properly healed scar that is formed can be easily masked by this natural pigmentation and skin texture.

How much does breast augmentation cost?

March 24th, 2009 by admin

According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, the average price of a breast augmentation procedure in 2008 was about $5100 (just over $6200 CA). We aren’t sure if this price includes anesthesia and other related fees, but it is roughly the same price as breast augmentation performed at many clinics in Toronto.

Last year, there were 40,630 breast augmentation procedures performed by members of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. That’s a pretty impressive number, considering that the economy was flailing for most of the year.

The Problem with Saline

March 6th, 2009 by admin

Saline implants have long been the norm for breast augmentation. However, with the approval of silicone a couple of years ago, saline implants have begun to reduce in popularity. Cohesive gel, or “gummy bear” implants are becoming more popular, since they have a more natural feel and are comprised of silicone that does not run when ruptured, making them safer than older silicone implants.

Though saline is still popular with some women, they tend to be less successful in mimicking the natural contours of the breast. Rippling is a very common aesthetic problem, as the saline can slosh around within the implant shell (a movement which may also be faintly audible to the woman with the implants), creating waves and ripples that may be visible on parts of the breast skin. On the lower portions of the breast, or underneath it, wrinkling may also occur.

However, this isn’t to say that saline is all bad – it’s still considered favourable for some since the incision required during surgery tends to be smaller and ruptures may be more quickly detected since deflation is faster than with cohesive gel implants. Some physicians believe that the risk of capsular contraction may also be lower for women with saline implants.

For more information, speak to your physician to determine which type of implant is best for your body.

Changing Implants

February 19th, 2009 by admin

Breast implants aren’t made for life. Even though the manufacturer normally provides an estimated lifespan for an implant (anywhere from 10-20 years in most cases), a woman may need to change it not because it’s been damaged or has ruptured, but because of a range of other reasons. These reasons include capsular contraction, a desire to go bigger or smaller, or a preference for a different shape (for example, going from a high profile to a moderate profile).

That means a woman will most likely need to change her implants at least once in her life. It’s important to keep this in mind if you’re considering undergoing breast augmentation.

Only One Breast?

February 17th, 2009 by admin

Us humans are rarely born with totally symmetrical features. Something on the left side of our body or face may be different in size compared to the same feature on the right side of our body. It may sound strange, but it’s normal. Having one breast smaller than the other is extremely common. For some, asymmetry may be barely noticeable, while for others, it can be as drastic as a difference of a cup size!

So it comes to no surprise that some women who undergo breast augmentation do so to treat only one breast. And we’re not talking about breast cancer survivors – we’re talking about women who were just born with a smaller breast and have a serious problem with asymmetry. Because most physicians perform breast augmentation with the hope of acquiring natural looking results, they can help women select the best implant size to achieve a symmetrical body contour.

Weight and Breast Augmentation

February 2nd, 2009 by admin

Like many surgical procedures, your weight can influence the outcome of your surgery. Physicians recommend that women who are considering undergoing breast augmentation should be at a weight that is close to your ideal.

Significant weight loss following surgery can affect results, causing a possible decrease in volume or even drooping and sagging. On the contrary, significant weight gain can also affect results by making the breasts larger than desired.

For this reason, women should be at a stable weight and are not intending to dramatically slim down following their procedure. Ideally, a healthy weight is preferred since the breast augmentation is designed for women who are relatively healthy, physically and mentally.

Breast Augmentation in 2007

January 23rd, 2009 by admin

Liposuction may be the number one invasive cosmetic procedure in North America, but for women, the top spot is reserved solely for breast augmentation.

The stats for 2008 have still not been released, however the number of breast augmentation procedures performed in the US for 2007 was a whopping 399,440, with the majority of all cosmetic procedures targeting the 35-50 age group.

60.6% of breast augmentation procedures used saline implants, versus only 39.4% using silicone. However, we expect the number of silicone implants to increase as consumers and physicians opt for the more natural feel of silicone “gummy bear” implants.

Silicone Implants for Boob Jobs

May 1st, 2008 by admin

In October 2006, Health Canada made a controversial move and lifted restrictions on the use of silicone implants for the public. Prior to this time, silicone implants for breast augmentation, informally known as a boob job, had only been available to a specific number of people in Canada, under the strict supervision of medical professionals since 1992.

The move dramatically changed the field of cosmetic surgery, providing a new type of implant for boob jobs that is now considered far superior in its aesthetic than its saline counterpart.

Silicone implants are not what they once were. Today’s silicone implants have been adapted by breast implant manufacturers to mimic the natural feel of the breast, and features safety precautions that drastically reduce the risk of leakage and the related adverse health effects. The filling of these implants is typically made of a silicone that is in cohesive gel form. If the shell is ruptured, the filling does not run; rather, it simply stays intact. While replacement is still necessary in the event of rupture, there are relatively no adverse side effects related to its “leakage”. This cohesive gel implant, available in a variety of shapes and sizes, is typically referred to as a “gummy bear” implant because of its texture.

While Health Canada has approved silicone implants for the public, it is monitoring their usage closely. There are guidelines that must be followed if a physician decides to offer silicone implants for a client’s boob job. Some important ones include the following:

*Patients must be made aware that no breast implant is good for life, which includes saline implants as well.

*Manufactures of breast implants must submit a report on their products every year. This report must include findings from research as well as reports submitted by healthcare professionals on their use.

*A national breast implant registry will be set up by Health Canada in order to monitor the effectiveness and safety of boob jobs across the country.

Breast Feeding Does Not Cause The Sag

November 16th, 2007 by admin

We’ve all heard the age old story, “Your breasts will never be the same once you have kids…” Well that may or may not be true. Dr Brian Rinker, a plastic surgeon at the University of Kentucky had so many women coming in to him complaining “I want to fix what breastfeeding did to my breasts,” that he decided to do a study to find out whether breastfeeding really had anything to do with “the sag.” What he discovered was truly remarkable. Breastfeeding has nothing to do with the sagging of breasts.

What did take a toll, he found out, was age and the effect of smoking. Smoking breaks down elastin in the skin and causes it to lose it’s youthful appearance. So if you want to keep your perky breasts you’ve got to kick that nasty habit.

Breast Jobs Can Boost Your Self Confidence

November 16th, 2007 by admin

There’s this crazy stigma around breast jobs, and through my first hand knowledge – they’re the most amazing things ever. Every friend who’s had one loves her body even more when the surgery is done. It’s almost a coming of age ritual in Hollywood: you turn 21 and you get a boob job. And how many celebrity careers have been launched by perfect breasts?

It’s not something to be embarrassed or ashamed of – the people I’ve known who’ve had boob jobs start out thinking they just want to go from an A cup to a full B cup. But the doctor always advises a full C cup. And by the time my friends are used to their new chest they want to be DD’s. They’re proud and confident and love their new selves. So if you’ve been holding back because there’s a social stigma, that’s pure horse crap. Having a breast augmentation can be a great way to boost your self esteem.