The Breast Augmentation Guide
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Glossary of TermsThe following terms will be used frequently by your breast augmentation surgeon, as well as throughout this site: Adjustable volume implant: This refers to an implant that is filled after it has been implanted. Axillary incision: This incision is made in the armpit, and may require the use of an endoscope. The scar is well hidden, but provides poor visibility for the surgeon. Bottoming out: This refers to implants that have descended too low on the chest, and have thus caused the nipples to be too high on the breast. Breast Success: An all natural herbal supplement formulated to naturally increase breast size, shape, and firmness. Capsular Contraction: A tightening of the scar tissue surrounding an implant. cc: This stands for cubic centimeter, and refers to volume of liquid placed in side the implant. Volume can range anywhere from 125cc to 800cc. Envelope: The outer lining of an implant that holds the inner fluids. Fixed volume implant: This refers to a filled implant with the entire volume of saline at implantation. Hematoma: This condition refers to a collection of blood in the surgical area that has escaped from the blood vessels. Implant placement: Implants can be inserted in two places: above the muscle or below the muscle. Implant shape: Implants are either round or teardrop in shape. Implant surface: Implants are either smooth or textured in surface. Implant volume: This refers to the cup size of the breast. Incision site: Incisions for breast implant insertion can be made in the armpit, in the areola (nipple), in the breast itself, or through the bellybutton. Inframammary incision: This incision is made in the lower portion of the breast – more specifically, in the crease where the breast meets the chest. This is most common incision made. Periareolar incision: This incision is made in a small semi-circle around the dark area surrounding the nipple. This incision has an increased risk for loss of nipple sensation. Round implants: The most common implant used are not affected by rotation and cost less than teardrop implants. Saline: A solution that is made up of water and a small amount of salt. Approximately 71% of an adult's body weight consists of this saltwater solution. Saline Implants: These implants have a silicone rubber shell that is inflated to the desired size with a sterile saline solution. Silicone: A material that is widely used in medical implants, composed primarily of silicon, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Silicone implants: These implants have a silicone rubber shell that is filled with a fixed amount of silicone gel. Smooth implants: These implants have a surface that is much like a balloon’s. These are the most common types of implants used. Subpectoral implants: This refers to the particular placement of the implant under the pectoralis muscle. This is the approach most commonly used in breast augmentation surgery. Subglandular implants: This refers to the placement of the breast implant above the pectoralis muscle and below the breast tissue. This approach is associate with a shorter recovery time, and less pain and swelling. Teardrop implants: They were developed to provide a more natural look. They cost more than round implants and require a textured surface to prevent rotation. Textured implants: These implants have a rough surface, much like sandpaper. Studies show that they have a higher deflation rate than smooth implants. Umbilical incision: This incision is made in the belly button. It is usually very difficult to place the implants below the muscle utilizing this method.
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