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Breast Implants have become a rage with women who are not satisfied with the natural appearance of their bodies. Women who are rich enough to pay for it do not think twice going-under-the-knife in the name of vanity due to its easy access and availability. What more, even under-age girls whose bodies are not fully developed are going for a boob job, thanks to the endorsements done by celebrities and clinics. But come to think of it, nobody really likes the sight of over-busty Pamela Anderson or Carmen Electra for that matter. And who can forget Hollywood actress Tara Reid’s famous boob-job gone wrong.
Here are some bitter-facts about breast implants …
- A study by a maker of saline breast implants, found that 27 percent of implants had to be taken back within three years, due to side effects.
- Around 25 to 40 percent of women who get breast implants need another operation to correct something wrong with the first one.
- Breast cancer patients have more complications with implants, than people without them.
- Around 9 percent of saline implants deflate within just 3 years. And the complications become more and more common for each year implants spend in the body.
- An FDA study found that even in women who had not complained of any trouble with implants, their MRI scans showed two thirds of them had ruptured implants on at least one side.
- Sometimes there can be cultures of microorganisms growing inside saline implants. Even the silicone gel ones are not safe as there can be some kind of stuff growing inside them too.
- Though this is rare, there can be complications so severe that the breast ends up getting amputated and the chest wall can be injured. This affects your lungs and heart and may sometimes even lead to death.
- And some doctors do not accept blood or organ donations from women who have silicone in their bodies. So how can they claim to be safe.
- If you are from Europe, where oil-filled implants are allowed, British doctor Rahim Karjoo warns that oils leaking into the body can absorb calcium, and if the resulting soaplike material enters the bloodstream, it can create fat emboli, which can kill you without warning. So the British government recently withdrew its approval for oil-filled implants.
- If there are any infections, surgery in fatty tissues can be dangerous. Infections with implants are harder to treat and the implant may have to be taken out before the infection can be controlled.
- One of the fastest growing businesses by surgeons is repairing the errors and complications of previous breast jobs done by other doctors.
- One doctor who calls saline implants absolutely safe, George Beraka, from New York still admits that some breasts can end up ‘as firm as your thigh’ due to scar tissue.
What Are The Risks Associated With Breast Implants ???
The risks of getting breast implants include:
1. Breast implants may make it more difficult to detect breast cancer on a mammogram. Implants can interfere with mammography readings and possibly delay breast cancer detection by hiding a suspicious lesion.
2. Capsular contracture. This is one of the most common problems caused by breast implants, when scar tissue around the implant hardens and begins to squeeze the implant. This can cause hardening of the breast tissue and changes the shape of the breast and may lead to uneven breasts. This can make breasts hard and painful. Corrective surgery may be needed to remove the scar tissue or replace the implant when capsular contracture develops.
3. Rippling caused by implant weight. This can occur, especially when heavier implants settle and drag the skin, causing a rippled effect. This is most likely to occur when textured implants are used in the breast enlargement process.
4. Loss of feeling in the nipples or breast tissue due to nerve damage.
5. Difference in size and shape of the breasts after surgery. Or there may be shifting from the original place, giving the breasts an unnatural look.
6. Infections can occur at any time, but it often occurs during the first week after surgery. In some cases, the implant may have to be removed for sometime and then replaced.
7. Hematoma or blood collection under the skin. Although this is uncommon, some women may suffer from this condition.
8. Abnormal scarring.
9. Formation of calcium deposits in surrounding tissue, causing pain and hardening.
10. Fibromyalgia/Fibrositis-like disorders including pain, tenderness and stiffness of muscles and ligaments.
11. Autoimmune disorders like joint pain, swelling, skin tightness, redness, swelling of hands and feet, rash, unusual fatigue, unusual hair loss, muscle weakness or burning etc.
12. An injury to the breast can damage the implant, causing it to leak, deflate, or rupture.
What To Think About ???
Breast enhancements do not prevent age-related sagging, or changes in the breast as a result of pregnancies, weight gain or loss. And just think about it – are bigger breasts really worth it ???
Are There Any Safe Alternatives ???
The best way to a better bust size is not by having breast augumentation surgeries by having loads of chemicals inserted into your body. Indeed, the best thing you can do is eat a well balanced and nutritious diet and follow a regular exercise program to naturally give a perk to your twins. Instead of investing in those surgeries, invest in eating healthy and better quality food.
Start making these positive changes in your life and with the passage of time, you will soon overcome this ‘breast size fixation’ and will be less bothered about it. You will atleast have a healthier body by the time you grow old. Stop worrying about your bust-size and put your long-term well-being in top priority.
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