Frequently asked questions
about breast implants
Stay up to date with patients’ and surgeons’ top questions about breast implants.
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Breast implants
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that aims to increase, correct or restore the volume of the breasts and provide better contour, firmness and symmetry through the inclusion of a breast implant.
Types of breast prosthesis
Silimed breast implants have different formats and surfaces to meet the needs of the plastic surgeon and their patients, helping each woman achieve the ideal result for her body and situation.
Silimed breast prostheses have different profiles and projections, with round or oval bases and have four types of surface: smooth, Soft Plus, microtextured and polyurethane. Learn about all the types of Silimed breast prostheses.
A specialized plastic surgeon, qualified and with proven experience, is the one who can best advise you to obtain the best result according to your needs. To achieve a natural, harmonious and balanced look, it will take into account not only your expectations, but also body shape, weight, height and bone structure, as well as your lifestyle to be able to evaluate which shape and type of breast prosthesis is the most suitable. indicated in your case.
Although silicone implants do not have a useful life estimate recognized by the scientific community, Silimed establishes an average term of 10 years. However, each body reacts differently, so the patient is recommended to undergo a normal check-up with their plastic surgeon.
Recovery from a breast operation will depend on several factors such as the type of operation or the level of placement of the breast implants, but the estimated period to be able to lead a practically normal life ranges between 10 and 14 days after surgery. In any case, you must always follow the recommendations of your qualified plastic surgeon for a correct evolution of the operation and adequate recovery.
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