Women have been trying to enhance what nature provided them for as long as men have noticed. First method consists of padding inside the clothing. This only worked as long as the clothes remained on.
In the year 1895 the first implant was performed . Materials used for these early implants left much to be desired. It was not until 1961 that silicone implants have been developed. Saline implants, followed in 1964. There are other materials being developed, but not as common today as saline and silicon.
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons,breast augmentations are the most common type of cosmetic surgery performed in America. 329,000 breast augmentations performed in 2006.
Breast enlargement surgery usually takes one to two hours. The visits between the patient and surgeon prior to surgery is usually spent discussing the nature of the procedures to be used. The difference is in type of implant, the incision that is required and where it will be posted. Also discussed is where the actual implant placement will be created. These factors have an influence on the final appearance and possible complications.
Within one week after surgery, the normal working or school routine can be continued by the majority of implant patients. This is of course somewhat dependent on the level of this activity requires a routine. Incision scar from surgery may take six weeks or more. Scars begin to fade within a few months.
Breast augmentation is a personal choice for many women. The main reason is cosmetic. Increasing the size or shape of their breasts is their goal to achieve in implant surgery. This is called primary augmentation.
There is also a revision-augmentation. This operation required to repair or improve the results of breast augmentation surgery. Many women undergo surgery several times, slowly achieving of the end result they want.
Replacement of breast tissue that has been removed due to cancer, trauma or failed to develop properly due to a severe breast abnormality, surgery is considered as a major reconstruction. Corrections or revisions to this operation is called revision-reconstruction surgery.
Breast augmentation patients are generally younger, healthier and socio-economic level that is higher than the standard population. These women are also more often married with children.
Research has shown a tendency for patients with breast enlargement. This trend is also shared by many other cosmetic surgery. This suggests that women who choose breast implantation is slightly more likely to be in psychotherapy, lack of self-esteem, and have more tendency to depression attempt suicide, and mental illness than the general population.
Postoperative survey on mental health issues and quality of life has been reported in some areas of improvement. These areas include health, appearance, self confidence, self esteem, social life and sexual function. Most women long term satisfaction with their breast implants. Even in cases that require additional surgery for complications or aesthetic reasons.
