Safety & Longevity of Breast Implants in New Jersey

Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day reminds us of the strong men and women overcoming the courageous battle with breast cancer. Helping to raise awareness, BRA day celebrates a time where healthcare providers, friends, family, and survivors spread awareness about breast reconstruction options available post-mastectomy. While much research and data exists to help spread awareness about breast reconstruction, NJ plastic surgeon, Dr. Mokhtar Asaadi stresses that patients understand the facts about the safety and longevity of breast implants, whether used during reconstruction, or simply for aesthetic purposes. 

“Last week I saw a patient in the office who was interested to have breast enlargement but she was afraid of having breast implants. She read somewhere that implants grow mold & cause arthritis & so on & so forth, and this is not true,” says Dr. Asaadi.  While many sites can offer information about popular surgical procedures, such as breast implants, it is important to understand where your information is coming from.

So how do you know how safe your implant will be or how long it will last? For starters, meet with a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced and understands your individual anatomy. A surgeon who is upfront and hones the proper education and experience will play a key factor in the longevity of your implant. He/she should understand your body type and help you determine what implant is right for you based on your desires, health, and most importantly, your shape and size. Depending on your individual anatomy and which method of implant augmentation you are undergoing will help determine the size of your implant. During implant augmentation, breast size can be increased 1 or more sizes, but during fat grafting breast augmentation, breast size can be increased usually only by 1 size. Just like a shoe size however, your implant should fit the size of your body. 

When undergoing breast reconstruction, women who do not have enough skin to support an implant may require skin expansion. During skin expansion, a balloon expander is inserted beneath the skin and chest muscle. A salt-water solution is then injected through a tiny valve through the course of several weeks to months, allowing the skin to stretch and creating sufficient room for a permanent breast implant.

In some cases, your plastic surgeon may harvest fat from other areas of the body, improving contours with a more natural look. While this method can cause more noticeable scarring, research shows this method to regenerate stem cells of the breast that may have been lost from radiation.

Dr. Asaadi and our staff welcome any questions you may have about breast implants or breast reconstruction. Contact our office at 973.731.7000 or request an appointment online today for your personal consultation.

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