Breast implant
Breast Implant
A Breast Implant (pronunciation: /ˈbrɛst ˈɪmplænt/) is a prosthesis used to change the size, shape, and contour of a person's breast. In reconstructive plastic surgery, breast implants can be placed to restore a natural looking breast following a mastectomy or to correct congenital defects and deformities of the chest wall. They are also used cosmetically to enhance or enlarge the appearance of the breast through breast augmentation surgery.
Etymology
The term "Breast Implant" is derived from the Latin words "breast" (mamma) and "implant" (implantare), which means "to insert or graft".
Types of Breast Implants
There are three general types of breast implant devices, defined by their filler material: saline solution, silicone gel, and composite filler.
- Saline Implants are filled with sterile saline solution, like saltwater. The solution is held within an elastomer silicone shell. These implants can be filled with different amounts of saline solution which affects the feel, firmness, and shape of the breast.
- Silicone Implants are filled with viscous silicone gel. Silicone gel implants are pre-filled and may require a longer incision for implant placement.
- Composite Implants may be filled with polypropylene string, soy oil, or some other material.
Complications and Health Risks
Breast implant procedures carry the same risks as other types of surgery: infection, bleeding, and reaction to anesthesia. Other potential complications specific to breast implants include Capsular Contracture, Implant Rupture, and Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL).
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Breast implant
- Wikipedia's article - Breast implant
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