Breast Implant Options

    PHOENIX, AZ, February 26, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Breast implants come in varying styles, sizes, shapes and profiles, and each of these factors impacts your resulting appearance. Among the considerations when selecting your breast implants are:

- Breast implant type (saline vs. silicone gel)
- Breast implant size
- Breast implant profile
- Breast implant shape

Breast Implant Type

Breast implants are available with either saline or silicone gel fillings. Saline breast implants are filled with a salt water-based solution, while silicone breast implants feature a thicker silicone gel.

Many breast augmentation patients and plastic surgeons prefer silicone breast implants, because they tend to look and feel more like natural breast tissue. While silicone breast implants are prefilled, saline breast implants are typically filled during the breast augmentation procedure and can offer more flexibility in terms of placement options.

Breast Implant Size

Breast implant size is obviously important in terms of achieving your cosmetic goals. Some women prefer a subtle, natural-looking appearance, while others desire a noticeable change.

Many plastic surgeons offer sample implants with a specially designed bra so you can test various sizes and styles of breast implants. Working with your breast augmentation surgeon, you can find the best size option for your goals and body type.

Breast Implant Profile

The profile of your breast implants affects how your breast implants will project from your chest.

Low-profile breast implants generally appear more voluptuous while high-profile breast implants project a perkier look. The best profile choice for you depends largely on your personal preferences and your body type.

Breast Implant Shape

Breast implants are available in round or tear-drop shapes.

Although rounded breast implants are the choice of most women because of their more natural appearance, tear-drop breast implants can be a good option for women who have limited breast tissue.

During your breast augmentation consultation, you and your board-certified plastic surgeon will discuss your aesthetic ideals and your breast implant options in detail so you can make the choices best suited for your physique and your individual cosmetic goals.

If you live in the Phoenix or Glendale, Arizona, areas and would like to learn more about your breast augmentation options, please visit the website of board-certified Scottsdale plastic surgeon Paul Angelchik, MD at www.doctorangelchik.com.

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