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Which Types of Boob Implants Are Available?

Explore Your Choices for Breast Implants in St. Louis, Missouri

Breast augmentation, the medical term for which is augmentation mammoplasty, is sometimes referred to by patients as "boob augmentation" or simply "breast aug." There are different types of boob implants. St. Louis' West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University can help you find the right type of breast implant or "boob implant" for you.

How Do Different Types of Boob Implants Compare?

Women who are seeking breast augmentation want options. There are several types of boob implants available including saline breast implants, silicone implants, structured saline breast implants, and gummy bear implants. Saline implants are types of boob implants that contain sterile salt water and provide a uniform shape, firmness, and feel. Silicone implants are filled with silicone gel and many patients believe that these types of boob implants feel similar to natural breast tissue. Structured saline implants are types of boob implants that contain saline but also have an inner structure that gives them a very natural feel. Gummy bear implants are form-stable types of silicone implants that maintain their shape even when they are ruptured. They also have a firmer texture in comparison to traditional implants. Patients are often curious about which types of boob implants are best. No one type of boob implant is best, but each type varies in terms of cost, feel, and incision requirements, so these are factors you'll need to consider.

When you're deciding on the types of boob implants that will be best to achieve your goals, may also want to consider breast implant shapes. Although patients often think about choosing between saline and silicone, the shape of the implants is often one of the more overlooked aspects. There are two basic shapes: round and teardrop boob implants. There are pros and cons to each of these types of boob implants. Round implants have a round or spherical shape. They make the breasts look very full and because they are the same shape all over, they are less likely to rotate out of place. Teardrop implants or anatomical implants are not symmetrical – they have a distinct shape. Depending on the patient's anatomy, teardrop implants may give the breasts a more natural-looking shape.

Along with the different types of breast implants, patients might have other questions related to the procedure such as:

• How do breast implants with fat transfer compare to traditional breast implants boobs with implants for breast augmentation?
• What can you do to achieve the most natural breast augmentation results?
• What are the average boob implant prices?
• What happens before and after a boob lift or breast augmentation?

If you have questions like this, our team is available to help guide you through it.

Other Cosmetic Surgeries That Complement the Different Types of Boob Implants

West County Plastic Surgeons also provides other procedures to enhance the breast size and shape including breast reduction and breast implant revision. Liposuction and tummy tuck surgery are other options available for enhancing the body shape and contours. Liposuction targets the deposits of diet-resistant fat on specific body areas for a slimmer, more refined physique while a tummy tuck improves the appearance of the abdominal area, giving it a firmer and slimmer look.