--- title: "Revealing Some Crucial Facts About Breast Augmentation Surgery" description: "Breast augmentation surgery is the most sought-after form of cosmetic surgery as it helps women to get the desired shape to their body. In addition, i" author: "Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon" published: 2019-04-30 updated: 2019-04-30 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/blog/33265/revealing-some-crucial-facts-about-breast-augmentation-surgery category: "services" tags: ["health"] reading_time: 3 minutes --- # Revealing Some Crucial Facts About Breast Augmentation Surgery It remains no doubt that [plastic surgery](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/312305/plastic-surgery-is-a-surgical-specialty-of-the-human-body) has consistently on the rise, but breast enhancements by far have been one of the most popular procedures that beautify the outlook of women. As per the [statistics](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/44913/who-is-the-minister-of-statistics-and-programme-implementation) issued by the [American Society](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/40812/to-what-extent-did-the-american-revolution-fundamentally-change-american-society) of Plastic Surgeons, in 2018 a staggering figure of almost 300,378 breast augmentation and breast lifts were performed. \ Since this is one of the most popular surgeries among women, they do have lots of questions in mind. This post undertakes certain questions to offer a detailed insight into the process and many other related facts. \ **What is Breast Augmentation?**\ Breast enhancements are performed to enhance the size and shape of the breast. Women opt for this procedure to deal with the significant asymmetry of their breasts, to increase the volume, to create balance in contrast to the body and also to deal with the loss in the volume of the breast because of pregnancy or [weight loss](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/3743/5-best-fruits-for-weight-loss). \ **Types of Implants Available for the Process**\ Surgeons make use of implants for breast augmentation surgery that are composed of shell either filled with saline water or silicone gel. The decision of choosing the implants simply comes down to the aesthetic goals [as well as](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/2481/can-you-write-a-java-class-that-could-be-used-both-as-an-applet-as-well-as-an-application) the personal preference of the patient. \ **The Ideal Candidate for the Surgery**\ [If someone](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/99016/is-there-any-device-that-can-detect-if-someone-opens-your-backpack) wants to get saline implants, a patient who is 18 years or elder is fit for it. And to get silicone implants, FDA suggests that the patient should be 22 [years of age](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/37481/what-are-the-chances-of-me-starting-to-play-professional-table-tennis-at-23-years-of-age-and-getting-to-the-top) or older. Apart from that, it would be best if a person complies with certain factors \ • Should be a nonsmoker\ • Should be aware of realistic expectations\ • Should not be pregnant or breastfeeding\ • Should live with healthy and stable weight\ \ **Expectations to Have During the Surgery**\ Cosmetic surgeon in Cape Town or any other preferred place performs the surgery using conscious sedation or through general anesthesia – the patient is either asleep or sedated for the time frame of the surgery. \ The surgeons make small incisions to create a pocket or to make room for the implant. After the positioning of the implant, the incisions are closed and bandaged. Usually, the process last for two hours or less and patients in most of the cases are allowed to go home soon afterward. \ **[Risks Associated](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158341/what-are-some-security-risks-associated-with-javascript-and-how-can-they-be-mitigated) with the Surgery**\ The surgery comes with certain [potential risks](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/158111/what-are-some-ethical-considerations-and-potential-risks-associated-with-the-use-of-nanotechnology) like\ • Excessive scar tissue\ • Pain and tenderness\ • Leaks in the implants\ • Infection\ • Asymmetry\ • Cosmetic dissatisfaction\ \ It is always good to have a word with the concerned and certified surgeon before getting the surgery as it would help allay any potential risk or complication during the surgery. \ Whether you get saline or silicone transplant, make sure that the surgeon has years of [experience](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12276/how-timely-order-deliveries-can-improve-customer-experience) and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. In addition to that, you should better know the reasons for getting the surgery. \ \ --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/blog/33265/revealing-some-crucial-facts-about-breast-augmentation-surgery Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.