Also used for breast reconstruction following mastectomy for breast cancer.
Implants are either silicone gel or a saline solution.
For safety reasons, silicone-gel implants are only available to women participating in clinical studies. Incisions are made under the breast, around the areola or in the armpit. General anesthesia most often is used, although local anesthesia with sedation is also an option. Implants can last for ten years or more. However, they can rupture over time or because of an accident.