Who is an ideal candidate for breast augmentation surgery?
The best candidates for breast augmentation surgery are women who are in good emotional health and have a good understanding of the procedure. Candidates should also have a history of physical activity, and maintain a healthy diet. Breast augmentation surgery is an ideal option to enhance your figure, but not to change it entirely. What causes a saline breast implant to deflate or rupture? A breast implant may deflate if the saline solution leaks through a damaged valve, or through a puncture in the shell of the implant. Deflation may happen instantaneously, or over the course of several days. An implant may deflate for several reasons including: • Overfilling or underfilling • Capsular contracture (when the scar or capsule around your implant tightens) • Trauma • Intense physical force • Excessive compression during a mammogram Who is not eligible for breast implants? Women who should not have breast augmentation surgery include those who are: • Currently pregnant or nursing • Have an
