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If you are thinking about getting breast implants, whether it is for reconstruction after having a mastectomy or for simple breast augmentation, chances are you may be overwhelmed trying to determine the facts from the fiction. It can be difficult to sort through all of the different options that are available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing to have breast implants is a big decision and not something that you should take lightly. For this reason, doing your research about the different options and choosing the right doctor to perform cosmetic surgery is very important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few facts about this cosmetic surgery that can become difficult to navigate as well. You want to make sure that you are ready for not only the operation but the recovery process, as well as recovery, can be intense for some. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some things that you may not know about breast augmentation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Silicone or Saline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to breast implants there are two choices. Both saline <\/a>implants and silicone implants are readily available. The silicone version of breast implants has been around for longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saline implants are more recent but have taken over as being some of the most popular. Both of these options are safe. There has been extensive research done on both silicone and saline implants. As of 2009, all implants have to be approved by the FDA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Implants that were made before 2000 were not approved by the FDA, but were used anyway. This is where many of the issues from implants that you hear about come from. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are considering breast augmentation it is important to discuss the different options with your doctor in order to determine which type is best for your particular situation. Many cosmetic surgeons have a preference for the type of implants that they use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. How Long do Implants Really Last?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One concern that many women have when considering breast augmentation is how long they will last and what is the risk of the implants breaking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to note that all silicone <\/a>breast implants will break at some point. It is not currently known how long the breast implants that are being used today will last. Studies done on silicone breast implants have suggested that most of the implants will last anywhere from seven to twelve years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, some implants may break within the first couple of months or years after they have been placed and others may last for more than fifteen years. The chances of an implant rupturing increase each year they are in place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the implant bursts, another surgery will need to be done in order to remove the broken implant. At this time a new one can be placed if desired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Can Breast Implants Make you Sick?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are some myths about whether or not breast augmentation<\/a> can make a woman sick. There are controversial concerns about whether implants may or may not cause a woman to become ill from the implants and not just have complications in the area of the breast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are some reports that show evidence that implants may cause systemic diseases. It is important to note that these studies were focused on connective tissue or autoimmune diseases among women who had only had implants over a short amount of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both autoimmune and connective tissue diseases can take years to fully develop and then be diagnosed, the studies on women who have had implants for a short time cannot be used in order to determine whether the implants were the cause. However, there have been reports that indicate implants could be linked to some autoimmune diseases. These studies show that a leaking implant could cause a woman to be more likely to develop fibromyalgia.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Size Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many women think that they can simply choose whatever size of breast that they want when it comes to getting implants. However, this is really not the case. Most of the time you cannot simply choose as big as breasts as you would like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many factors that can affect the size of the implants that you can get. The thickness and elasticity of your skin will help determine the size of the implants that you can get. In addition, your rib cage will also determine the size of your implants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more elastic your skin is the better able that you will have to accommodate larger implants without getting stretch marks<\/a>. If you are thinking about going really large with your implants it is important to remember that the larger the size the more likely it is that you are going to need more revision surgeries later.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Unpredictable Bra Size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you get breast implants you are going to be told what the size of your breasts is going to be after the implants are put into place. However, what they do not tell you is that the size of the bra that you are going to need is simply not predictable. After all, a surgeon <\/a>is not a bra fitter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surgeons deal with science and do not focus on the random sizes that are put on bras by their manufacturers. Whatever you have added, removed, or lifted will be measured using cubic cm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting a reduction can leave you with more or less than the preferred letter size that you may have had in mind. If you have implants you may find that you need a bigger bra size than you expected. No matter what, after your surgery, you need to remember that you are going to have to purchase some new bras that will fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Adjustment Period<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another thing that you need to realize if you are thinking about having a breast augmentation is that there is going to be a bit of an adjustment period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just as you had to get used to your boobs as they grew throughout puberty<\/a>, you are going to have to get used to the new size of your boobs after you have implants put in. Think of it as getting to know a couple of strangers that are a new part of your body. You are going to have to get used to how they feel and how they look. This can take some time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only are you going to need to purchase new bras and new lingerie, but you are also going to need to take some time getting used to exactly how your new boobs feel and look. This can take a few weeks or a few months, depending on your own unique feelings and needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Expect Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After you get implants you need to know that your breasts are still going to go through some changes. If you gain weight, get pregnant<\/a>, or just simply age, your breasts will change the size, shape, and even direction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About one in every five women find that their breasts get larger during menopause. Even after you get a breast reduction your boobs are going to grow once again. You should not expect the breasts that you had right after surgery to remain exactly the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just as your boobs change before surgery, nothing is going to stop them from changing once again. Even if your breasts do not change all that much, you are going to change. You may decide to have the implants removed or you may want to swap them out for a larger or smaller size. You may decide that your breasts are not as important to you as they once were. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter what it is important to embrace your changes, both inside and out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Consider the Surgical Risks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When considering any type of surgery it is important to understand that there are some risks involved. As with any type of surgery that a person undergoes, there is a risk from the anesthesia<\/a>. Some other risks that are associated with breast augmentation surgery include infections as well as a hematoma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A hematoma occurs when blood collects around the implants. Each of these risks can range from being quite mild to very severe. The risks from surgery are the highest during and right after the surgery is completed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, some complications from breast augmentation may require more surgery, which will also have some of the same risks. Some women have to face these risks more than once in order to correct issues with their implants or if the implants need to be replaced with a new one for any reason. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to discuss these risks with your doctor and be sure to voice any concerns. 
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9. Breast Implants are the Most Common Type of Cosmetic Surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It might surprise you to learn that breast augmentation is the most popular form of cosmetic surgery in the United States. According to the statistics, more than 310,00 teenagers and women underwent breast implant surgery in the US. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This number tripled from the near 100,000 implants issued in 1997. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While many women choose to have the implants for cosmetic reasons, hundreds receive the surgery for other reasons, such as reconstructive surgery after cancer treatments. Since most silicone implants contain saline or a silicone gel, they require replacement every 20-years or so, depending on the implant technology<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sales were slow in the 80s but picked up in the nineties and exploded over the last ten years since the advent of influencer culture and social media. While there were no initial safety studies on the implants, more than 10-million women across the world underwent surgery. Today, it’ has recognition as a safe procedure performed by cosmetic surgeons around the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Local Complications <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Women and teenagers undergoing breast implant surgery need to be aware of the following complications of the procedure. There is no guarantee your surgery will go as planned, and there is always a margin for error. Some of the common complications related to the surgery complications include the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n