There are many myths circulating about breast augmentation. What is actually true? Blooming PC tells you how it works. Read everything about it here.
Your breasts are small, sagging or unequal in size. That is why you are considering breast augmentation. But what if it ends up looking very unnatural, or if the implants leak? Is it actually safe? So many stories are circulating. In our clinic we receive these questions regularly. And they are often myths. We have listed them for you.
Myth 1: Breast augmentation looks unnatural
In 1962, the first breast augmentation was performed in America. That was decades ago, and you can imagine there was a period when it was clearly visible that someone had 'had something done' to her breasts. Particularly over the past 10 years, however, there has been a great deal of improvement in the materials we use for implants. At Blooming PC, we work primarily with breast implants from the brand Motiva. These are soft and flexible and therefore fall very naturally.
Myth 2: Silicone breast implants are not safe
In recent years, breast implants have regularly been in the news in a negative light. They were said not to be safe. Articles and documentaries about breast implant illness (BII) in particular leave a frightening impression. BII is indeed a serious condition, but much research has shown that the risk of developing it is less than 1%.
Myth 3: So every implant is safe?
No, that is too bold a claim. In the Netherlands, strict laws regarding plastic surgery are applied. Only implants approved by the Health Care Inspectorate may be used. Those who travel abroad for a breast augmentation — because it is often cheaper there — must realise that the quality requirements for breast implants can be much lower in other countries. With all the consequences that entails.
Myth 4: An implant lasts a lifetime
No, even the high-quality implants used in the Netherlands can break down. Cracks can develop due to an injury, a mammography or wear and tear on the implant, causing microscopically small silicone particles to end up in the surrounding tissue or elsewhere in the body. Studies have shown that after 10 to 15 years, approximately 10% of the examined implants show a crack. It is therefore also recommended to have breast implants checked after 10 to 15 years. This can be examined with an MRI scan or ultrasound, but neither provides 100% certainty. We therefore advise having the implant replaced or removed after this period.
Myth 5: Breast implants are suitable for everyone
It occurs very rarely, but in some cases it is inadvisable:
- in people who have complaints of hypersensitivity to prostheses
- in untreated breast cancer or its precursor stages
- when you have an occupation that places a heavy load on the implant
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Are you interested in breast augmentation but still have questions? Our plastic surgeons are happy to assist you. Make an appointment for a personal consultation to find out what we can do for you.