The Best Use of Your Tax Refund Check…Breast Augmentation!
Since April 15th has just passed, you’re likely waiting for your tax refund check or wondering what you should do with your extra cash. In the past, you’ve probably used your refund to go on a weekend getaway or spent it on items, such as clothing that you probably don’t wear anymore. This year, why not spend your tax refund on something that will make you happy and provide you with long-lasting results? Many people use their refund for plastic surgery and are extremely happy with their results.
The number of plastic surgery procedures has dramatically increased over the last few years, with breast augmentation being the most popular of all. Also known as “augmentation mammaplasty,” there were more than 290,000 breast augmentations performed in 2013 according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Breast augmentation improves the volume and shape of the breasts by utilizing either saline or silicone implants.
Breast augmentation is often desired by women for many other reasons, including to:
– Improve self-confidence
– Restore breast fullness after pregnancy
– Correct breast asymmetry
– Reconstruct the breast(s) after mastectomy
The implants used for breast augmentation consist of an outer silicone shell that is filled with either a saline solution or silicone gel. Although silicone gel implants are chosen more often, both types implants are FDA approved and provide fantastic results.
Benefits of Saline Implants
Incision size: Since saline implants are not filled until after the shell is inserted inside of the breasts, the incisions are usually smaller than those needed for silicone implants.
Cost: Saline implants cost less than silicone implants.
Benefits of Silicone Gel Implants
Feel: Silicone gel implants tend to feel more natural than their saline counterparts.
Lower Risk of Rupture or Rippling: Since silicone gel is more cohesive than the salt water solution used in saline implants, the possibility of a rupture is less likely to occur. Also, rippling is less likely to be noticed or felt.
To find out if you are a good candidate for breast augmentation, we welcome you to contact our Las Vegas practice. Please call (702) 242-6776 or fill out our online consultation form with Dr. George Alexander today. Dr. Alexander is a board-certified plastic surgeon who frequently performs breast augmentation to help women of all ages improve their physical and emotional well-being. We look forward to seeing you soon!