The implantation of silicone prostheses is one of the most performed plastic surgeries in Brazil, according to data from the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBC). The procedure is increasingly used by women who want to have larger breasts. See some curiosities on the topic:
- Liquid silicone became popular in the 1950s and 1960s, when it was widely used in breast implants. Prior to this, the materials used caused many complications.
- Surgery for silicone implants can be performed from 18 years of age and has no maximum age.
- There are silicone prostheses of different materials (gel or saline), volume, coverage (smooth, textured, polyurethane), size and shape (round, anatomical or natural).
- It is no use choosing the prosthesis that was beautiful in the friend, because the result varies for each person. Only a good doctor can tell which one is best.
- The main factors to consider when choosing a silicone prosthesis are: breast symmetry, height, chest measurement, sagging, areola location, and whether or not the woman has breastfed.
- The use of silicone can make breast cancer difficult to identify, so women should inform their doctors that they wear prosthetics, allowing for a faster diagnosis.
- Silicone prostheses do not hinder breastfeeding. This only happens if there is a mistake during the surgery and the milk duct is interrupted.
- Silicone prostheses have a warranty certificate of eight to 10 years.
- The surgery has risks of very large and thick bruises and scars, caused by each woman's predisposition.
- Xuxa, Carolina Dieckmann, Britney Spears, Ivete Sangalo, Beyonce, are some famous ones who have already put silicone prostheses on their breasts.
See also: Facts and curiosities about female breasts
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