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Breast Augmentation

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Breast augmentation procedures may be performed for any number of reasons aside from seeking larger breasts - although that is the most common goal for the majority of women. Life events like pregnancy and breast feeding as well as normal aging can take a toll on the body which leads some women to seek breast augmentation to help firm up. In other cases breast augmentation may be for reconstructive purposes, or even to correct symmetry problems.

Like any medical procedure, any person seeking breast augmentation should take the time to explore their options, be well informed, and seek the advice of a qualified medical professional.

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4 Things to Know Before You Go

1) Within one year of surgery there is a 1%-3% chance of an implant rupturing.

2) Within three years the odds of a rupture increases to 3%-5%, and about 17% of women have had a "redo" surgery due to some sort of dissatisfaction with the implants or other concern.

3) At five years there is a 7%-10% chance of a rupture, and about 23% of all women have had a second surgery to correct problems with contracure, size, or other problems.

4) By somewhere in the range of 13 to 15 years the average lifespan of an implant has been reached and the odds of a rupture are around 85%

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Quick Facts

* Augmentation generally costs anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000 depending on the type of insertion and implants you choose as well as the surgeon

* The average procedure takes about 2.5 hours and is performed outpatient

* Recovery time is generally 1 -2 weeks

* The level of discomfort after the procedure is usually bo worse than moderate

* Augmentation is not just to "get bigger", it is also reconstructive, to correct symmertry problems, or to firm up

External Websites

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Durability of Saline & Silicone Breast Implants

Visit www.jrcs.com to view additional cosmetic surgery videos. In this clip, Dr. James Romanelli demonstrates how different implant types respond to punctures or tears. As you will see, the modern silicone gel implant (the Natrelle® implant), even when cut in half, maintains its shape and silicone does not leak from the implant. These implants are a popular choice for Long Island breast enlargement surgery.

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