Choosing to get breast implants is a big step, and it's always a good idea to be knowledgeable about a subject before agreeing to a major medical procedure. If you've been trying to learn more about potential scarring after getting breast implants, you'll likely be glad to know that potential scars from breast implants are nowhere near as noticeable as they used to be. Here are some of the ways that scarring can be reduced or potentially eliminated.
Type of Implant
These days, there are more types of implants than ever. While the different implants are created and used primarily because of the way that they make breasts look and feel, there are also drawbacks and advantages to certain types when it comes to scarring.
The biggest difference here is between silicone-filled implants and saline-filled ones. Silicone implants are always pre-filled before they're delivered to your plastic surgeon's office. For this reason, the amount of filling in them can't be altered once they're put in place. Saline implants, on the other hand, can be inserted while completely deflated, and then saline is added to them once they're in place.
The reason that this makes a difference is because a smaller, deflated implant can be inserted with a much smaller incision than a larger, filled implant. So if you want to avoid scarring, a saline implant may be the way to go
Insertion Point
Another thing to consider is where the implant is inserted. When breast implants were first gaining popularity, it was common to create an incision directly under the breast tissue, which caused some pretty noticeable scarring when disrobed. These days, though, breast implants are often inserted through the armpit, instead. This means that hardly anyone will ever see the area where any scar may be, and even if they do, it won't be very noticeable.
In addition, deflated saline implants can often be inserted through the navel. Since most navels naturally have folds in them, a tiny scar will blend in and won't look out of place.
Aftercare
Another thing to consider is your job once the surgery is complete. Following the surgeon's directions for aftercare can make a big difference in how your breast implants look and whether you have a noticeable scar or a barely defined one. Follow your surgeon's directions explicitly, don't irritate the incision point, and you're likely to have a much fainter mark left behind.
Reach out to a professional who provides breast augmentation to learn more.
