Breast augmentation<\/b> is often referred to in colloquial terms as a boob job, but breast augmentation is the clinical name for any form of <\/span>plastic surgery that increases the size of your breasts<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n The breast augmentation procedure is virtually the same as the breast implant surgery in which saline or silicone implants are placed under breast tissue or chest muscles. If you\u2019re considering a breast augmentation procedure but don\u2019t know the ins and outs, keep reading to discover everything you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The average cost of breast augmentation with saline or silicone implants is <\/span>between $9,000 and $12,000 in Quebec.<\/b><\/p>\n Breast augmentation costs may vary based on the following factors:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Breast augmentation is an umbrella term that encompasses multiple forms of breast implants. Below is an exploration of some of the <\/span>most popular types of breast implants<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Saline implants include a small degree of silicone as the outer shell is made from silicone. However, unlike actual silicone implants, they are not filled with the synthetic material. The implant is inserted without anything in it and is then filled with saline water.<\/span><\/p>\n This is a popular choice for customers due to the fact that the <\/span>incision and scar can be smaller<\/b> as the implant enters the body without the filling. You can get saline implants from 18 years old.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Silicone breast implants are made of the synthetic material silicon. It\u2019s an option that <\/span>closely mimics breast tissue<\/b>. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, allowing you to achieve the aesthetics you desire.<\/span><\/p>\n In order to get silicone implants as a cosmetic surgery, you must be 22 years or older. However, if you\u2019re seeking out this procedure for breast reconstruction reasons, there may be an opportunity to get it done earlier.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Gummy bear implants are a form of silicone implants. They are <\/span>made of a cohesive gel, meaning they hold their shape well<\/b>. Since they are made of silicone, they have similar advantages of silicone implants, such as closely mimicking breast tissues.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Realistically, no type of breast implant is safer or more dangerous than another. The main thing to consider when choosing which kind of implant you want is the aesthetics you desire, the kind of lift you prefer, the scarring you\u2019re willing to live with, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n The<\/span> Canadian society of plastic surgeons<\/span><\/a> discusses the safety of both saline and silicone implants on their website, without detailing whether one type is safer than the other. However, they do discuss the risk of breast cancer related to implants.<\/span><\/p>\n Although implants do not directly cause breast cancer, they can make it more difficult to scan for cancer during mammograms. You should therefore always consider your own personal health and medical history before deciding which type of implant you would like.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Silicone breast implants are largely considered to be the option that feels the most natural. Taking it a step further,<\/span> gummy bear implants offer the most natural feeling<\/b> of the silicone breast implants.<\/span><\/p>\n The cohesive gel that is inside gummy bear implants has a consistency that best replicates breast tissue. The shape of the gummy bear implants also mimics the shape of the boob, making it feel more natural than other options.<\/span><\/p>\n Moreover, the placement of the implant can affect how natural it looks. You have two options for breast implantation placement, either directly behind the breast or behind the breast and the chest cavity. You should discuss different options with your surgeon to decide which breast implants are best for you. Factors such as weight loss, body size and implant size will affect the placement of your implant.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Although there are recommended ages for breast augmentation, you can opt to get this procedure done at almost any age, depending on your personal preferences and what you want based on where you are in life. <\/span>Health Canada recommends that you wait until you\u2019re 18 to get saline implants and until 22 if you want silicone implants.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n With that being said, it\u2019s not recommended to get breast augmentation before the age of 18 as you should wait until your boobs are fully formed. This usually doesn\u2019t happen until you\u2019re at least 18.<\/span><\/p>\n The reason people want to get breast augmentations generally changes with age. Whilst younger people tend to opt for the procedure simply because they want larger breasts than they currently have, older women tend to go through with the treatment because they want to lift their breasts to restore their breasts to what they looked like in their youth.<\/span><\/p>\n Realistically, there is no optimal age to get your breast implant surgery, it is down to personal discretion and what you feel comfortable with doing. The main thing that can deter younger women from getting breast implants is if they want to breastfeed in the future. Although it\u2019s extremely rare for breast implants treatment to affect breastfeeding, this is still a factor that can decide the age at which a person chooses to get this treatment done.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The short answer is yes.<\/b> Your nipples will still get hard after having your breast implant surgery. The procedure ensures your nipple sensitivity is preserved.<\/span><\/p>\n The implant is placed behind all the muscles of the anterior hemithorax, behind the Great Oblique, the Large Serrated, the Small Oblique, and finally the Grand Pectoral. This therefore means that the sensitivity of the nipples is preserved when receiving breast augmentation.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Technically, breast implants don\u2019t have an expiration date; however, the <\/span>recommended time frame to have them removed is between 10 and 20 years <\/b>regardless of whether they are silicone or saline.<\/span><\/p>\n Breast implants are not likely to last a lifetime and there are some signs that you might need to remove your implants earlier than anticipated. Below are some of the <\/span>things to look out for that may indicate removal is necessary<\/b>:<\/span><\/p>\n Although breast implant removal is sometimes necessary, you can always get them replaced. You should therefore not ignore the signs of any issue with your implants as they could lead to health concerns if left untreated.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re considering breast augmentation, the first and most important thing to do is<\/span> contact a surgeon<\/span><\/a>. Talking through your expectations, what you want, health risk and costing with a professional surgeon will give you a better idea as to whether or not breast augmentation is the right choice for you.<\/span><\/p>\nHow much do breast implants cost in Quebec?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Types of breast implants<\/b><\/h2>\n
Saline implants<\/b><\/h3>\n
Silicone implants<\/b><\/h3>\n
Gummy bear implants<\/b><\/h3>\n
What’s the safest breast implant?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Which type of breast implant feels the most natural?<\/b><\/h2>\n
What age is best for breast augmentation?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Do your nipples still get hard after breast implants?<\/b><\/h2>\n
How long do breast implants last?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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