Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures, with hundreds of thousands being performed every year across the nation. There are many different techniques involved with breast augmentation, and the vast majority of them involve the use of a breast implant.
The breast implant is a prosthetic insert that adds volume, size and shape to the breast. Typically, there are two types of breast implant: saline and silicone. Each type of implant offers its own set of characteristics. For example, saline implants are available to patients as young as 18 years old, but silicone implants aren’t available until the patient is at least 21 years of age.
To learn more about the breast implant, consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Troy Andreasen.
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