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Breast Implants – Prothesis
In the past there have been numerous attempts to increase breast size, using different materials injected or implanted, or even elements of the same body. However, most complicated terms, leaving breast hard, painful and without the desired shape.
In 1963 he introduced the silicone implant and from that moment it was possible to obtain good results. For 30 years they have silicone implants placed, making the surgery and achieving predictable results.
For practical purposes, silicone implants are of two types: silicone gel-filled and saline-filled. The reality is that there is no valid scientific study that says breast cancer or collagen diseases are caused by silicone implants.
However, if no results show that the incidence of breast cancer and other diseases is the same in people who have silicone implants and those without implants. At this point in the U.S. silicone-filled implants can be placed only for breast reconstruction and filling and filling of saline cosmetic breast augmentation.
In the rest of the world the type of implant that is to be used is decided jointly between the surgeon and the patient, after a careful analysis of each case, the implant was placed over the filling. In severe breast atrophy there is no better alternative to breast implants are the only ones who can provide a good cosmetic result.
Women with implants can get pregnant and breastfeeding her child. Has not been shown to pass silicone to milk.
Silicone implants have passed all necessary tests to be regarded as safe. However, it is advisable to change between 8 and 10 years after putting them to prevent their destruction by erosion and prevent your content into contact with the capsule.
Introduction to Breast Augmentation – Mammoplasty with Implants
Breast augmentation, technically known as augmentation sucked plasty is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of the breast of the woman in the following situations: to improve the silhouette of the woman who thinks her breasts are too small to correct breast reduction that occurs after several pregnancies, to correct a difference in size between both breasts. As a reconstructive procedure following breast surgery.
You can increase breast size once or several sizes through the introduction of an implant under the mammary gland or the pectoral muscle, depending on the features.
Before the person decides to have surgery, you should think carefully about your expectations and discuss them with your surgeon.
There are 3 main access routes for breast implants.
1. The areola: placement through the lower edge of the areola (periareolar inferior) because the contrast area of skin tones.
Even in patients with dark skin or dark areolas recommended to expose the scar still immature (hyperemia) to sunlight or ultraviolet rays, as normally this is pigmented and is camouflaged further. In white patients is sought, however, protect the scar matures so once pearly be confused with the surrounding skin.
Surgical treatment of obesity
When obesity and associated diseases threaten the lives of individuals, professionals make use of all surgical procedures called “stomach reduction. This type of surgery is complex but the results, in most cases, are excellent and represent a new opportunity for patients.
1. Bariatric surgery as a last resort
Operation. With this type of intervention will minimize the cavity, so that the patient feels satisfied with less food.
When there trying to fix the endocrine obesity through diet and exercise, but if it does not go to the surgeon is recommended in obesity or digestive specialist to find the right technique to the problem, depending on the type of obesity and its habits.
In general it is generally recommended for patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher is considered morbidly obese and people over 35 and suffering from any serious illness (diabetes, hypertension, arthritis disabling for overweight … ). Already exceeded a BMI of 35 could presage the rapid changes in the problem.
It is not aesthetic but bariatric surgery and is a radical change of habits because it alters completely the process of digestion and absorption of food.
The capacity of the stomach of a morbidly obese individual is much greater than that of a normal person. With this type of intervention will minimize the cavity, so that the patient feels satisfied with less food.
Although recent years have made great strides in this area, particularly with regard to safety, the operation is not without risks and there is still a small mortality rate (between 1 and 2%).
In order to improve technique and reduce complications, bariatric physicians in collaboration with the Medical College of Barcelona, prepare a protocol for obesity surgery will be completed in coming months and to establish patterns of action to which should benefit all professionals.