Breast augmentation at South Jersey’s Sood Center may seem like a single, specific procedure, but the reality is that there are multiple variations and techniques designed to give patients options for truly personalized results.
Here is a brief look at three ways volume can be added to the breasts.
Saline Implants
Long a preferred strategy for patients who want to enhance the size of the breasts, saline implants consist of a silicone shell filled with sterile salt water. These implants may be inserted deflated, then filled once they are in the pocket created for them. Many people like saline implants, because if there happens to be a rupture, the salt water will merely leak into the surrounding tissue. Such a change would be very quickly visible and could be addressed right away.
Silicone Implants
A more recent development in the world of augmentation, silicone implants also have a silicone shell, but are filled with a silicone gel that is thicker than water. Some people prefer these implants, because they are thought to feel more like natural breast tissue. A variation on this implant is filled with an even thicker cohesive gel that has the general consistency of a gummy bear. In the event of a rupture, the gel may leak out slowly or not at all, depending on how thick it is. For this reason, regular screenings are recommended so that medical professionals can catch a leak that would otherwise go unnoticed.
Fat Transfer
Not everyone wants a huge size increase. Patients seeking a more modest enhancement may prefer fat transfer, also known as fat grafting, which moves living fat cells from one area of the body (such as the thighs) to the breasts. This can give the breasts a modest boost. Transferred fat may also be used to refine the results of an implant-based augmentation. Implanted fat cells can hide the edges of an implant, creating a softer and rounder appearance.
Contact Sood Center to learn more about your various breast augmentation options. Send a message online or call the office at (609) 904-5390 in Linwood or (856) 403-9686 in Haddonfield.
