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Breast augmentation patients often want their breasts to look and feel as natural as possible. The natural breast is compromised of different tissues than other areas of the body including the breast glands, fibrous tissue, and fat. Therefore, breast implants must take on a specific feel to accurately mimic the feel of the natural breast. Silicone breast implants are generally recommended to patients whose main priority is a natural look and feel. Dr. Blyer aka DrBfixin and Cameo Surgery Center offers the best silicone breast augmentation Long Island, NY performs.
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Silicone breast implants—like saline implants—consist of an outer silicone shell. Inside, the breast implant is filled with silicone gel. Older breast implants involved a filling that was closer to liquid silicone. Today’s silicone breast implants contain a thicker, cohesive silicone gel filling. This makes them less prone to rupture and leakage.
Silicone gel feels like real breast tissue because it is soft and malleable. Yet, it is still firm and springs back to its original shape. This is why so many patients and plastic surgeons prefer silicone implants in most cases. They tend to provide the most natural results.
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All silicone implants contain silicone gel. However, there are differences between them that can influence the outcome of breast augmentation surgery. Most patients have an idea of what size they want to be after their silicone breast augmentation. However, finding the implant that will get them there is not always straightforward and requires the advice of an experienced cosmetic surgeon like Dr. B at Cameo Surgery Center.
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Silicone breast implants come in two different textures. The most well know is the smooth breast implant which contains a smooth surface and is normally transparent. Some of the benefits of choosing smooth silicone implants include:
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Theoretical advantages of textured breast implants include:
Textured implants and fallen out of favor because of its association with Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) cancer forms in the scar tissue (capsule) surrounding the implant and has been primarily linked to textured implants. Â The FDA estimates that the lifetime risk of developing BIA-ALCL with certain textured implants is between 1 in 3,000 and 1 in 30,000, depending on the type of implant. The highest risk has been associated with Allergan's Biocell textured implants, which were recalled in 2019. Other textured implants have lower associated risks, but the connection to BIA-ALCL has caused heightened awareness.
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Silicone breast implants come in two main shapes: round and anatomical (also called teardrop). Both can offer amazing results when it comes to breast implant surgery. The patient’s existing breast anatomy and the specific situation can also make one shape more viable than the other.
The advantages of choosing a teardrop-shaped implant include:
The advantages of choosing a round breast implant include:
Silicone gel filled implants come with two different types of gel fillings. Both are silicone gel, but the primary difference is their cohesiveness and firmness. Traditional silicone breast implants use a silicone gel where the implant is cohesive but maintains an extremely soft feel.
Gummy bear implants have similar filling except it is much more cohesive and form stable. It also is firmer and the feel is comparable to a gummy bear, hence the implant’s nickname. There are several benefits to choosing either a traditional silicone filling or the more cohesive filling. Dr. B helps patients choose the best implant for each patient during their consultation.
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Modern silicone breast implants are designed to last over a decade. It is sometimes suggested that breast implants be exchanged every 10 years. However, if there is no issue or need to alter the implants, a replacement is not necessary.
The risk of a breast implant rupture does increase by one percent each year. Therefore, it is important to see Dr. B if any changes occur or if there is a concern. Some implant manufacturers also offer lifetime warranties that include ruptures at any point after silicone breast augmentation surgery. However, this differs among companies and implants. Make sure to understand if your implants come with a warranty or not, and if so, what the warranty is.
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Due to natural differences between any two pairs of breasts, there is no standard implant size that will provide all women with the same cup size. Two women could each receive a 350cc breast implant and have different cup sizes after surgery. Patients should come in with an approximate idea of their desired size. They can then try on sizers and consult with Dr. B to ensure they select the correct size of breast implant.
There are no weight restrictions related to breast augmentation surgery. It is a quick and safe procedure. With that said, if a patient is extremely under or over a healthy BMI with no obvious explanation (such as increased muscle mass), this may impact candidacy for surgery depending on other factors of their health and medical history.
There are three incision options for placing silicone breast implants:
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Silicone breast augmentation in Long Island, NY at Cameo Surgery Center starts at $8,500. After a consultation with Dr. B, patients will receive a formalized price quote.
Dr. Scott Blyer—better known as DrBfixin—is a Long Island cosmetic surgeon who specializes in breast surgery, body contouring, and Brazilian butt lifts. His practice, Cameo Surgery Center, is a boutique practice that personalizes every aspect of surgery to fit the patient, their body, and their goals. Dr. B offers the best breast augmentation Long Island provides. We the breast!
Dr. B and the Cameo Surgery Center team value honesty and integrity. We will be real with you and will not simply “sell” you a surgery. Our goal is to make a positive difference in someone’s life. To learn more and schedule a consultation, call us at 631-232-2636. You can also reach out online via contact form or text.
