All patients face the problem of endoprosthesis selection before augmentation mammoplasty. Even after visiting several professionals, you may not get a definite answer.
For a very long time, round implants were the only possible choice for breast augmentation. Despite the advent of anatomical materials that better follow the natural contours of the mammary gland, the spherical shape remains the preference of many plastic surgeons.
medicine is not in place, so the new generation of round implants differs from the old one in better quality in both strength and appearance of the finished result. Modern round endoprostheses don’t look artificial as they used to, and they are soft to the touch.
Types of round implants
Round implants may vary in the type of filling:
- Brine.They contain saline that, when released, is absorbed by the body without causing harm.
- Silicone.Filled with a cohesive, non-flowing gel. It doesn’t leak out even if the shell breaks.
- Two-chamber.Combination of silicone and saline.
- Biocompatible.Contains a biodegradable gel based on natural polymers.
Depending on the type of profile, spherical endoprostheses can be:
- flat- low profile;
- convex- of great importance.
Who can use round implants
There is a misconception that it is better to install round endoprostheses for young girls with small breasts. The choice of implant depends not only on the wishes of the patient, but also on its physiological characteristics. When choosing, the plastic surgeon takes into account the height, the type of shape, the structure of the chest. In addition, the woman's occupation and daily activities should be taken into account. For example, female athletes often use a spherical endoprosthesis.
By choosing round implants, you can achieve the same natural effect as with anatomical implants. This depends on how the endoprosthesis is implanted. When a round implant is placed under the pectoralis muscle, under its pressure, the gel flows into the lower part and acquires a teardrop shape. The degree of muscle pressure depends on its physiological abilities. An endoprosthesis placed under the mammary gland does not give such a result.
Benefits of Round Breast Augmentation
Round implants are used more often than anatomical implants. They have a number of advantages that make them the choice of both patients and plastic surgeons.
- Round endoprostheses cost less than anatomical ones.
- It is easier and less problematic for a professional to perform an operation to install a round implant.
- It is not necessary to wear compression garments for a very long time in the postoperative period.
- Fills the upper chest lift for a "push-up" effect.
- Rotating the implant does not change the shape of the breast.
- Has a natural effect in any situation.
- Image for fitting the prosthesis via any access.
Of course, the final choice of implant shape is up to you, but it’s worth listening to a competent plastic surgeon because he or she has performed more than a dozen surgeries and knows what the end result will look like in one case or another.