Breast implants

A breast implant 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, to correct congenital defects and deformities of the chest wall, or, cosmetically, to enlarge the appearance of the breast through breast augmentation surgery.

There are two basic types of breast implants:

saline and silicone gel. Saline-filled implants are silicone shells filled with sterile salt water (saline). Some are pre-filled and others are filled during the implant operation. Silicone gel-filled implants are silicone shells filled with plastic gel (silicone).

Benefits of breast implants for women:

• feel more attractive.

• feel more confident.

• have improved self-esteem.

• enjoy shopping for clothes again.

• have better relationships with their partner.

• feel confident enough to embrace new opportunities.

• feel happier and more content with their life.