Silicone breasts: what is it, what does it look like, is it worth doing?

What is silicone

This material is obtained by combining silicon and hydrogen. The invention of silicone can be attributed to the achievements of the Soviet scientist K.A. Adrianov, who first proposed the synthesis of organocriminium compounds. The structure and properties of this material directly depend on the degree of polymerization: it can be either liquid or quite solid.

Silicone is chemically inert, resistant to oxidation, has a stable temperature, and is elastic. In addition to implants, this material is used to produce household chemicals, personal hygiene products, antiperspirants, packaging, including for food, toys, baby pacifiers, medicines and medical devices. In shampoos, silicone strengthens hair color, and in nail polishes it makes the drying process faster. In creams – tightens pores, smoothes wrinkles, forms a protective layer, makes the skin smooth and reduces the allergenicity of other components. Since silicone is completely inert, it is completely incapable of causing allergies. Due to its stability, silicone does not change over time. When it enters the human body, silicone does not dissolve; even when silicone particles are crushed, it remains completely and forever in the body and in the future can cause certain complications in the functioning of certain organs.

The first silicone implant was created in 1961. Houston plastic surgeons Thomas Cronin and his partner Frank Gerow concluded that a silicone bag filled with liquid could be an excellent prosthesis for breast augmentation. A year later, the inventors performed the first plastic surgery to introduce silicone implants. Their patient was a certain Jean Lindsay, who, even after 35 years, felt great and was quite happy with the implantation.

Move aside the cabbage jar

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgeries today. After all, you can make your waist and hips elastic and toned with the help of training in the gym. But Mother Nature did not reward everyone with beautiful and lush breasts. But even for those with curvy figures, the mammary glands can still lose shape over time. However, ladies dissatisfied with their shape are in no hurry to consult a surgeon. All because of the notorious stereotype that silicone breasts look unnatural. Now this belief looks as archaic as the myth about cabbage being miraculous for breasts.

What silicone breasts look like

See more examples of photos after breast augmentation.

Men's attitudes towards breast surgery

Much has been written about the attitude of men to the issue of breast enlargement and there is still no consensus. Some like breasts the size of a man's palm, others like busty young ladies, and some cannot distinguish artificial breasts from real ones. But most men agree on one thing: a woman’s breasts should be liked by the woman herself and be well-groomed, and the overall attractiveness of the chosen one does not depend on its size.

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Advantages and disadvantages

The obvious advantages that open to the patient after implantation include, first of all, aesthetic appeal. Also, mammoplasty can correct a number of aesthetic deficiencies that prevent a woman from feeling feminine, desirable and “full”: mastectomy, asymmetry, irregular shape.

The undoubted disadvantages include optional but possible complications that may arise after implantation: loss of breast sensitivity, scars, hematomas, infection, etc. In addition, it should be borne in mind that breast enlargement will entail an unpleasant rehabilitation period, during which the woman you should be very careful; Only after about six months can the patient fully enjoy her “acquisition” without fear of complications and without experiencing pain or discomfort.

Behavior of the breast in the postoperative period

The first few days after surgery, the patient may experience weakness, low-grade fever (37.2 -37.5), and moderate pain in the surgical area. During the first 1-1.5 months, swelling in the area of surgery, increased or decreased sensitivity of the skin upon tactile contact (hyperesthesia or hypoesthesia) is possible. Patients may notice discomfort, a “foreign body feeling,” which goes away after one to two months. In the early postoperative period, it is recommended to constantly wear special corrective bras made of elastic fabric. It is necessary to limit physical activity, undergo a special course of lymphatic drainage physiotherapeutic treatment or a special massage.

After consulting with the operating surgeon, you can return to work within a few days. In the future, plastic surgery will not affect your normal lifestyle in any way.

Men's opinion about silicone breasts in women

Does a fake bust look realistic?

With high-quality implantation, silicone breasts are absolutely no different from “natural” ones: soft, elastic, smooth. The hardness and unnaturalness of artificial breasts is a myth. Silicone is placed quite deep, under soft tissues and muscles. Scars after surgery rarely remain and, with sufficient professionalism of the surgeon, they are very subtle. Therefore, men usually do not notice any difference and only very sophisticated “gourmets” prefer natural beauty. There is a small nuance: when a lady lies on her back, silicone breasts, unlike real ones, do not “spread” - some may like it, others may not, if you pay attention to such a trifle. In general, the visual and tactile characteristics of silicone breasts are not inferior to natural ones, and their size and shape are often superior. Most men are completely delighted with implants in the female bust, believing that this is the best option, because the standard option is rare in nature. Although a certain percentage of men believe that an artificial bust on a woman is terrible, comparing it to plastic decorative fruit - they say, it’s beautiful, but what’s the point? Well, it's a matter of taste.

Differences between appearance and real life

Photos in the “before and after” format clearly demonstrate that you can distinguish natural breasts from artificial ones, but only by seeing both images. A person who did not know about the operation will not notice anything unnatural in the appearance of a lady who has resorted to plastic surgery to change the shape and size of the mammary glands. To avoid inconsistencies, for example, when a fragile girl has size 4 breasts, you should choose the right silicone implant.

The calculation is simple: your own breast + prosthesis 150 ml, which means adding one size to the existing one. Implants are available in different sizes. The most popular are 300 ml (size 2) and 450 ml (size 3). But the plastic surgeon approaches the issue individually in each case. Moreover, sometimes different prostheses are chosen for both glands in order to balance visual perception.

The size of the implants is not the only factor that matters in the issue of naturalness and indistinguishability of the breast from the real one. The shapes of silicone prostheses are also important:

Drop-shaped (anatomical shape).
Spherical (medium and high profile).

The first version of the prosthetic form is more difficult to implement, but gives the breast the most natural appearance, indistinguishable from the real one. The main volume in this case is concentrated below.

The medium-profile spherical implant has a small volume. The high profile allows you to achieve unnatural pomp. Round dentures are easier to implant, but they look less natural and are easy to palpate.

There are three reliable ways to visually determine whether breasts are natural or not:

Breast stiffness. Occurs if the capsule with the filler is under minimal tissue cover. Then, when walking and running, the frontal part hardly moves.
Unnaturally tall. When a woman takes off her bra, her natural breasts drop a little - this does not happen with artificial ones.
An obvious cleavage. The interbreast separation, especially with larger implants, is more noticeable and unnatural.

Diving and air travel

The main contraindication in such situations is sudden changes in pressure. Moreover, the peak of danger occurs in the first two weeks of the postoperative period: the flesh has not yet healed properly, and there is a risk of bleeding. But after completing the rehabilitation period, you can safely lead an active lifestyle. The manufacturer gives a lifetime warranty on implants. Even dentures with a liquid filler are quite durable and the filler in them has a highly responsive structure that does not allow it to spread even if damaged. So the overloads that the body endures during scuba diving or flying on passenger planes are not scary for owners of silicone breasts. Only real physical blows can damage the implant - from a fall, collision, or injury.

Carrying out mammological examinations

The use of a special research method makes it possible to conduct mammography in women with breast implants. The presence of silicone in the breast is not a contraindication for x-ray examination, while mammography allows one to determine the presence and location of a benign tumor or other cancer. Modern techniques provide diagnosis of a tumor in the early stages of development, regardless of the presence of an endoprosthesis in the mammary gland. These include sonography, contrast-enhanced MRI, and mammography.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding with mammoplasty

Experts unanimously say that implants do not affect pregnancy and do not interfere with the normal development of the fetus. But there are negative consequences. During pregnancy, natural enlargement of the mammary glands occurs. In combination with silicone, this can lead to sagging of the bust: ligaments and muscles cannot cope with the mass. Breastfeeding may become impossible if, during implantation, the surgeon made an incision around the circumference of the nipple, causing internal damage to areas important for feeding.

If you have implants in your breasts, after the feeding period is over, you will inevitably have to do a lift. Therefore, it is better for women planning a pregnancy to postpone mammoplasty.

Installation methods

Mammoplasty is performed in different variations . Surgeons determine the optimal location for the incision based on the characteristics of the individual patient:

Above the pectoralis major muscle, in the nipple area. It is believed that this method is the least traumatic and the body recovers quickly. The disadvantage is that sometimes the edges of the prosthesis are visible. When it is heavy, the new forms slowly sag over time.
Under the fascia of the pectoral muscle. Compared to the first type, it allows you to securely fix the silicone implant.
Between the pectoral muscles. It makes it possible to significantly increase the volume of the bust and hides the outline of the polymer product. The plus is that the female form is at its best.
The integument is cut under the breast. Applicable for salt species, the positive and negative points are similar to the first method.

You should not be afraid of scars; the level of modern medicine allows you to operate without the scars being noticeable. It’s worse if health problems begin after the intervention.

Breast density after implant installation

Depends on the level of silicone density. If you choose a soft implant, the illusion of the “naturalness” of the corrected bust will be absolute. In addition, such prostheses will harmoniously change shape when exposed to external influences, by touching or using a particular bra, or by changing body position or clothing features.

If implants are too dense, the breast will have a stable shape that looks beautiful from a distance, but to the touch such a bust will be hard and harsh.

Which forms of implants are better?

Previously, only round samples were produced. Their purpose is to give the bust a voluminous, raised appearance.

Now they produce other models similar to a drop. These types are more expensive, but they hardly show their presence, since the mammary glands remain smooth and natural. The disadvantages of anatomical options include possible displacement.

Regardless of the configuration of the medical device, you can understand that the surgeon has worked on the body. The signs are:

incorrect proportions when a thin girl has large breasts;
lack of symmetry or too smooth appearance of the nipples;
when a woman lies down, the bust remains in the same standing position;
the mammary glands are more elastic to the touch, sometimes you feel cool;
the bare chest does not fall, despite the force of gravity, the upper part looks like a ball;
scars on the body may indicate surgery.

How much do silicone breasts cost?

Implants separately can cost from 22,500 to 50,000 each. This depends on the size and type of prosthesis. For example, one Natrelle implant (MAK GAN, anatomical) Style 510 will cost you 37,500 rubles. A round Natrelle (MAK GAN), 1 pc. – 22,750 rubles. Implantation in the “allinclusive” mode, that is, taking into account two implants, the work of the surgeon and the first stage of rehabilitation - from 225,000 rubles. At the same time, one breast costs from 155,000, correction of the position of one silicone prosthesis costs 95,000. Prices are quite unstable. Everything depends not so much on general economic trends, but on the reputation, experience of the surgeon, the clinic, the professionalism of the staff, and the quality of the equipment. At the same time, medical charlatans often charge fabulous prices: the rich are willing to fall for this, reasoning according to the principle: the more expensive, the better.

See also how the price of the operation is formed and what is included in it.

Are silicone breasts safe?

The issue of the safety of silicone implants has always been acute and has worried both patients and plastic surgeons, as well as manufacturers of these prostheses. To date, these implants have been studied carefully and thoroughly, like no other medical device. Many international studies have been registered examining the safety of silicone implants. The overall result of these studies was official recognition of their safety and permission for use in America and most other countries.

How to understand that a woman has had plastic surgery

Plastic surgery is becoming more and more accessible, and therefore more and more popular. It is difficult to be sure that a friend has not changed her appearance in any way. We'll give you some instructions.

First, think about it: last year, more than nine million plastic surgeries were performed on women! Botox is generally relatively cheap and accessible, and older women probably often resort to these tricks. And even if it doesn’t particularly bother you aesthetically, sometimes you just want to satisfy your curiosity.

If you suspect that she has gone under the knife, it is better not to ask, because you may offend, especially if it turns out that you were mistaken. Use our tips.

Nose

We need to do a little digging and dig up some old photos of her for comparison. Photos from costume parties do not count. Photos from a graduation or other event, when she was not yet old enough to decide to go under the knife of a plastic surgeon - and to afford it, would be good. If she's unlucky with her doctor, her nose will be too potato-shaped, too pointed, or too drooping.

Breast

Thin women rarely have breasts larger than size 2. If you see a skinny woman with a third, fourth, or even, God forbid, a fifth breast size, most likely she has implants. If the tits touch each other, they are in most cases fake: there should usually be a few centimeters between them. If her balls look like real balls, they are almost certainly fake: women's breasts naturally have a more elongated, teardrop-like shape. And, of course, if you see scars from the operation - about a centimeter up from the navel, under the breasts, near the nipples or under the armpits - this is already a 100% guarantee that she had surgery.

Were you lucky enough to try it by touch? Artificial breasts are firmer because they have plastic inside them rather than regular fatty tissue.

Lips

There are two ways to tell if she did something to her lips. First, you need to look at the contour of the lips: if it is too obvious, it means she paid the surgeon for it - or simply went too far with the eyeliner. Secondly, proportions are important here. If everything is natural, the lower lip should be approximately twice the size of the upper. If they are the same size or the top one is even larger, most likely, it was not Mother Nature who tried (although everything can be, I observed such a facial structure in a bro).

Botox

Look at the place between the eyebrows, which smart people also call the glabella. If it remains motionless when she squints, frowns, or raises her eyebrows, it’s probably due to Botox injections. If her face is completely motionless, as if she is wearing a mask, it looks like it was bad Botox.

Liposuction

If you're lucky enough to see a woman without clothes, the centimeter-long scars on her sides mean she's had liposuction. Do you suspect she had a tummy tuck? She will have a scar from hip to hip. Or it will look like she has a poorly repaired pothole in her stomach, like in this photo.

Risks of breast augmentation surgery

The healing process of breast tissue after endoprosthetics takes 6-12 months. The implants take root in the capsules, a new breast is formed, and postoperative restrictions are gradually removed if the rehabilitation goes well. It is during this time that complications may appear:

Seromas are an accumulation of serous fluid in the capsule, that is, in the cavity between the own tissues and the implant. The problem is solved by making a small puncture and installing a drainage tube through which the liquid is pumped out.
Decreased sensitivity of nipples and breast tissue. As a rule, the problem goes away on its own within 6 months.
Capsular contracture is a protective reaction of the body to the installation of a foreign body, which, unfortunately, is almost impossible to predict. Leads to pathological growth of fibrous tissue around the implant, which leads to its compression and deformation. Externally it manifests itself in the hardening of the mammary glands and a change in their shape. The problem is solved by repeated surgery.
Implant displacement. The textured surface of the implants, as well as special compression garments that must be worn during rehabilitation, make this likelihood minimal.
Implant rupture. It is not so easy to damage the shell of a silicone implant; one might even say it is almost impossible. Modern endoprostheses have the consistency of soft marmalade. Therefore, even if a rupture occurs, migration of the gel into the body tissue is excluded.

Inflammatory complications after breast augmentation surgery are rare. If necessary, the plastic surgeon will prescribe preventive antibiotic therapy. Otherwise, if all the doctor’s recommendations are followed, the result of mammoplasty is a beautiful and natural breast, which is almost impossible to distinguish from natural breasts. Our doctors are always in touch and guide their patients from the initial consultation to full recovery.