How Much Is It To Get Breast Implants

Smiling woman happy after breast lift Breast implants are incredibly popular, with hundreds of thousands of women around the world opting to enhance the appearance of their breasts. Despite the massive popularity of breast implants and the fact that seemingly every patient who receives breast implants is satisfied with the results, many people are still skeptical.

This skepticism leads to the question, " Are breast implants worth it? " or "How much is a boob job?" While the benefits of breast implants are plentiful (a higher sense of self-esteem and satisfaction with one's appearance), the physical and mental energy put toward the procedure, along with the procedure's cost and time (pre-and post-procedure), may easily derail the procedure from ever happening.

Below, we detail seven reasons getting breast implants is absolutely worth it, as well as discuss how breast lifts offer another solution for breast augmentation within plastic surgery's many benefits.

What Are Breast Implants?

Breast implants , sometimes casually known as " boob implants ," are saline or silicone implants used to increase and improve the size and shape of the patient's breasts. They are placed under the skin in a surgical procedure in such a way to look like normal tissue.

These implants may be used for breast augmentation, which increases breast size, or breast reconstruction, which rebuilds tissue lost from a mastectomy or from trauma. The implants will vary in size, shape, and even thickness.

Different Types of Breast Implants

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two types of breast implants. These implants contain either a saline solution or silicone gel. Both saline and silicone implants have a silicone outer shell. Saline implants may be pre-filled or become filled during the procedure.

Are Breast Implants Worth It?

In our opinion, they absolutely are. Here are our seven reasons why getting breast implants is worth it.

1. Breast Implants Are Safe and Come with Little Complications

Breast implants, in general, are a safe procedure with little risk of complications or side effects after the fact. The only real risks are complications stemming from infection, issues with how the wound heals, and the possibility of blood accumulating at the surgical site. Of course, when you have a talented plastic surgeon, the risk of complications is very low and the surgery is completely safe.

2. Breast Implants Last a Long Time

Breast implants are not a short-term fix or a temporary stopgap. Breast implants last a long time, with most implants lasting somewhere between 10 and 15 years. In some instances, breast implants can last a lifetime. Doctors will monitor the implants to check if they rupture or need to be replaced.

With saline implants, it is obvious when a rupture occurs or if replacement is necessary due to the saline being absorbed back into the body. With silicone implants, a rupture may not be noticeable to the naked eye, but an MRI will be able to detect one so it can be replaced.

3. Breast Implants Are Relatively Inexpensive

Considering all of the benefits of breast implants, they come at a relatively affordable price . The cost of plastic surgery can vary depending on the plastic surgeon and your location, but breast implants usually cost somewhere between $5,000 and $8,000. Pricing will depend on which type of breast implants you choose when considering " How much is breast implant surgery ?"

Silicone implants are slightly more expensive than saline implants. Given how long breast implants last and the fact that the procedure can drastically improve your appearance, breast implants are definitely worth the cost.

4. Breast Implants Boost Your Self-Esteem and Confidence

One of the greatest benefits of breast implants is the boost in self-confidence patients get following the procedure. Many women who come in for breast implants are incredibly self-conscious about the size and shape of their breasts. With just one simple surgery, low self-esteem can be quickly erased, allowing you to embrace life with newfound confidence.

5. Recovery from Breast Implants Is Relatively Quick and Easy

While there is some needed time for recovery following breast implant surgery, it is relatively quick and easy. There will be some slight discomfort and tightness in the affected area for the first one to two days following surgery, but after a few days, patients should begin to feel normal and healthy.

You can expect to go back to work and resume your everyday life after about one to two weeks, and you can resume exercising and strenuous physical activity around four to six weeks after the procedure.

6. Breast Implants Give You a Whole New Set of Wardrobe Options

Many women with small breasts are restricted in the kind of clothing they can buy and wear. Oftentimes, these women will go to a store and try on a shirt that fits perfectly around the hips, only to find that the area around the chest hangs very loose so that it feels like they are swimming in the shirt. If your clothing options have always been restricted because of the size of your breasts, breast implants can open up a whole new world of wardrobe options for you.

7. Get Symmetrical Breasts and Nipples

If you have asymmetrical breasts in which one breast is clearly smaller than the other, it can make you self-conscious and make it difficult to find bras that fit properly. A breast implant can make your breasts completely symmetrical, using surgical precision to make sure there is no difference between the two breasts. During breast implant surgery, your plastic surgeon can also make sure your nipples are symmetrical, while also correcting any aesthetic imperfections with your nipples in the process.

What Is a Breast Lift?

Similar to breast implants, a breast lift is a procedure that helps fight the impacts of age and gravity upon the breasts. It is natural for breasts to sag over time, and a breast lift works to correct this by removing excess skin in the area around the breasts. As a result, you are left with fuller, firmer, and more youthful breasts.

A breast lift is a surgical procedure which lifts the breast that has begun to sag. Incisions are made and excess tissue and skin are removed. The nipple may be repositioned, and implants may be inserted as part of a comprehensive breast augmentation procedure — but they are not always done together.

Breast Lift vs. Breast Implants

A breast lift simply lifts the breast to prevent it from sagging. Breast implants increase the size and change the shape of the breast, which a lift cannot do by itself. Both procedures require recovery time with the patient not resuming full routines until about six or eight weeks.

Many times, a breast implant is included with a breast lift to achieve maximum results. The doctor will recommend the best procedure based on the patient's goals.

Is a Breast Lift Worth It ?

Many of the benefits stated above also apply to breast lifts, but breast lifts also offer their own unique advantages.

A breast lift is a great surgery for anyone who is seeing noticeable sagging in their breasts, as well as a procedure for recent moms as part of a Mommy Makeover . Pregnancy and breastfeeding can cause your breasts to sag, and a breast lift is a great way to feel more attractive after you are done breastfeeding your children.

Finally, a breast lift is a great option for anyone who has recently lost a lot of weight. After serious weight loss, you will have a lot of sagging skin, including sagging breasts. A breast lift, as part of a series of surgeries after weight loss , removes any excess skin to get your breasts to better fit your more toned physique.

Breast Implant Consultations with Dr. Leo Lapuerta

If you are still wondering " Are breast implants worth it ?" reach out to Dr. Leo Lapuerta. Dr. Lapuerta is a triple-board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience performing breast implants and breast lifts for patients in Katy, Pearland, and Houston, Texas. Dr. Lapuerta not only offers expertise performing breast procedures, but he has experience performing breast revisions , breast reductions , and breast reconstruction .

If you are interested in learning more, schedule a consultation with Dr. Lapuerta today.

Sources:

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/breast-implants/types-breast-implants&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1630972798927000&usg=AOvVaw05PK7ug-mv9mdMO11rRCsm
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/implants-and-prosthetics/breast-implants