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Breast Reconstruction: Gel Vs. Autologous Implants

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The implications of reconstructing your breasts with breast reconstruction surgery are not just physical but also emotional, especially for women who have lost a breast to cancer. It can help women recover from their masectomy, and enjoy having their breasts again. It also boosts self esteem, corrects nature's mistakes, and makes you to feel complete again.

Women also have access to many more options today as new technology allows successful reconstructive surgery with or without implants. There are two ways to go about it. You can choose either gel implants or autologous surgery. Implants are silicon or saline gels put under the breasts to fill them out and give them a natural shape. Autologous is a new surgery that uses fat and tissue from other parts of the body to fill in the missing breast.

Both techniques have their benefits and disadvantages. Because breast reconstruction is such a crucial operation, every woman should be informed about the pros and cons so she can make the best decision for her.

The Pros and Cons of Autologous Surgery
The main reason so many women choose the autologous options is that it doesn't introduce something foreign into the body. It uses tissue fat, skin and tissue from other parts of the body. As a result, it looks completely natural and offers shaping you can't do with implants. Autologous surgery also doesn't change the muscle structure of the body.

Unfortunately, not everyone is eligible for this option. You must have extra fat or tissue somewhere else to use for replacement. In other words, it is not an option for very skinny people with nothing to spare. Another concern is that it's still a relatively new procedure. Some doctors are worried about whether the transplanted cells will continue to live over the long term.

The Pros and Cons of Gel Implants
The old stand-by option is gel implants. They used to be risky, but have been made safe nowadays thanks to stricter FDA regulations. While both offer a realistic substitute to natural breasts, silicones generally offer the most natural feel.

Gel implants are a common surgery that every plastic surgeon in the world should be able to perform with no trouble.

The main problem some women have with implants is that they are not natural. Doing things the natural way is a major trend in the health world today, and some people feel that they are fake.

Although they are safer than ever before, there is still some risk of leakage or complications. Silicones in particular pose a slight risk. Before getting silicones, you should read the latest news about FDA regulations because the safety of implants is always being reviewed.

Reshaping your breasts is one of the most emotional and individualized types of surgery in the world. This is why it is important to make the right decision. The only way to do this is to talk to a doctor in a free consultation and get the facts straight about both methods. Be sure you get the right option for you and you will enjoy having the breasts you've always wanted.



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An experienced surgeon specially trained in a revolutionary form of breast reconstruction that uses your own body's abdominal tissue without the need for breast implants, Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Basu can help you get the look you want. Visitwww.basuplasticsurgery.com.

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