Under certain conditions, silicone gel implants can be used, but these are mostly used for revision surgery. There are a variety of implant designs, all of which have advantages and disadvantages. Your surgeon will discuss the choice of implant, reasons for the selection, and will review with you the size changes that are possible with the operation. Although possible to perform surgery under local anesthsia only, most patients find the procedure uncomfortable, therefore, prefer to have additional anesthesia with the local. Surgery generally takes about an hour to an hour and a half, but it varies from person to person, depending upon what needs to be done, considering variations in individual anatomy, anesthetic technique, etc.
Breast augmentation is fairly safe, but no procedure is completely risk free.
The risks involved with breast augmentation have received a lot of attention, but it is very unlikely that you would get breast cancer or arthritis solely caused by the breast implants. There is no known association of breast implants with breast cancer in human beings, and in fact several large studies have shown a lower incidence of breast cancer in women with breast implants. In America, this often results in increased attention from the male half of the population, leading to preferential treatment. In addition, you will hopefully have an increase in your self-esteem because your new appearance is pleasing to your eyes. Special Instructions Wash carefully before surgery.