TREATMENT GUIDE |
treatment guide Body augmentation
Rosalind Hill investigates the wide range of techniques available for body augmentation ® from breast to chin implants to fat grafting and lipofilling
T HE TERM ÔBODY
augmentationÕ is no longer the sole domain for implants such as those for the breast or chin; a wide variety of implants ® some
custom made ® are now available on the market for buttock augmentation, calf augmentation, and even pec augmentation. And it doesnÕt end there, as fat grafting becomes an increasingly popular option among many physicians and patients.
Breast augmentation and implants The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) states that breast augmentation is one of the most common procedures performed by its members, and with this section of the market worth
an estimated €774 billion, it doesnÕ t look to have been affected by any knocks to the industry over the past few years. Augmentation in this
area is generally designed to increase the size of the breast ® usually for those women who have small or under-developed breasts. However, the technique has also proved successful with regard to post-mastectomy reconstruction. The size and type of breast implant
are constantly improving and being refined, increasing both the safety and reliability of the procedure.
The ASAPS states that
breast augmentation is one of the most common procedures performed by its members.
certainly varies from company to company, but options will generally include saline or silicone filled implants, though in future it is expected that new filler materials may become available. Furthermore, the surgical techniques which physicians follow in this domain
Plastic surgery of breast implants Transauxillary incision
Facial implants Facial implants are now available for the chin, jaw, nose and cheek in order to restore contour and/or proportion to the face. The procedure is relatively similar for each area, with a
small incision being made near the intended site of the implant, taking care to avoid disruption to any vessels under the skin. To treat the chin, a biocompatible implant will be placed over the bone structure of the lower jaw and depending on the region, the implant can create a stronger or wider chin, and even lengthen the face. With regard to the cheeks, while dermal
Periareolar incision Inframammary incision
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fillers remain the gold standard and first option for many patients and physicians, permanent implants are becoming more appealing in this area of aesthetic medicine. Multiple shapes and sizes are available, and can be placed either through the mouth, with a small incision at the gum line, or through a lower eyelid incision (but usually only if eyelid rejuvenation is being performed at the same time. Cheek implants are usually made of silicone or other non-reactive materials, and are placed in a pocket directly over the cheekbone.
Gluteal implants The first gluteal implants are credited to Mexican surgeon Gonzalez-Ulloa who,
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