The Natural Way
There are many reasons to choose the natural way
over the unnatural way.
Breast Implant Dangers
As you may or may not already know, silicone breast implants
have been banned since 1992. Although saline has been the
alternative since then, there are still many dangers associated
with breast implants. The main concern with breast implants
is that the only way this can be done, is by having massively
expensive surgery.
Surgical Risks
- Possible complications of general anesthesia,
as well as nausea, vomiting and fever infection.
- Hematoma (collection of blood that may
cause swelling, pain and bruising, perhaps requiring surgical
draining)
- Hemorrhage (abnormal bleeding)
- Thrombosis (abnormal clotting)
- Skin necrosis--skin tissue death resulting
from insufficient blood flow to the skin. The chance of
skin necrosis may be increased by radiation treatments,
cortisone-like drugs, an implant too large for the available
space, or smoking.
Implant Risks
- Capsular contracture (hardening of the
breast due to scar tissue)
- Leak or rupture--silicone implants may
leak or rupture slowly, releasing silicone gel into surrounding
tissue; saline implants may rupture suddenly and deflate,
usually requiring immediate removal or replacement.
- Temporary or permanent change or loss
of sensation in the nipple or breast tissue
- Formation of calcium deposits in surrounding
tissue, possibly causing pain and hardening.
- Shifting from the original placement,
giving the breast an unnatural look.
- Interference with mammography readings,
possibly delaying breast cancer detection by "hiding"
a suspicious lesion. Also, it may be difficult to distinguish
calcium deposits formed in the scar tissue from a tumor
when interpreting the mammogram. When making an appointment
for a mammogram, the woman should tell the scheduler she
has implants to make sure qualified personnel are on-site.
At the time of the mammogram she should also remind the
technician she has implants before the procedure is done,
so the technician can use special techniques to obtain the
best mammogram and to avoid rupturing the implant.
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