A breast implant
“It’s as if a heavy burden has been removed from my chest. One implant was 825 grams, and now I feel light as a butterfly.”
Indian actress Sherlyn Chopra said in an Instagram video, “I would like to request the new generation not to play with their bodies under the influence of social media.
Earlier, Sherlyn had written in her social media post, “I am removing my breast implants so that I can live my life without the extra burden.”
Social media users have also appreciated her message. But do you know how breast implants are made and how they are placed in the body?
What is a breast implant
A breast implant is a cosmetic procedure wherein implants are placed within the breasts to enhance their size or shape.
Most of the implants used these days are made from silicone. They have a round ball shape and are placed inside the breast through surgery.
A breast implant is a medical term implements the breast to change its size, shape with following mechanism
Breast augmentation (cosmetic enlargement)
Breast reconstruction (after mastectomy or injury)
Types of breast implants:
Saline implants
Filled with sterile saltwater
Adjustable size
If they leak, the saline is safely absorbed by the body
Silicone gel implants
Filled with a soft silicone gel
Feel more natural
Require periodic check-ups to ensure they’re intact
How they are placed:
A surgeon places the implant either:
Under the breast tissue
Under the chest muscle
Risks:
Pain, infection, changes in nipple sensation
Scar tissue around the implant
Possibility of implant rupture or need for replacement after several years
A breast implant is a cosmetic procedure of placing implants in the breasts. Dr. Vikas Gupta, a plastic surgeon and owner of Profile Fort Clinic, says, “I have been performing breast implants for the past 15 years. Earlier, implants made from saline were used, but there was a risk of them rupturing, so their use was discontinued.” He adds, “Nowadays, breast implants are made of silicone, and the procedure has become so simple that neither t
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