A breast Implant is an object like a bag filled with a liquid substance that is put under the skin of a woman’s chest to change the size and shape of her breast or to replace a breast removed for medical reasons.
How Much Does Breast Implant Cost In South Africa
You can also visit the Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Southern Africa for a list of surgeons in your area. You will find that the cost for augmentation will be around R40 000 (hospital, surgeon, anesthetist, and implants included).
How long do breast implants last?
On average, today’s implants are designed to last more than a decade, with the chance of rupture increasing by one percent each year.
So, the older your implants are, the greater your risk of rupture or other complications.
In many cases, breast implants can remain in good shape for 20 years or more.
Is breast implant surgery safe?
Both saline and silicone breast implants are considered safe for breast augmentation and breast reconstruction. Research on the safety and effectiveness of both types of implants is ongoing.
What are the side effects of breast implants?
Scar tissue that distorts the shape of the breast implant (capsular contracture)
Breast pain.
Infection.
Changes in nipple and breast sensation.
Implant position changes.
Implant leakage or rupture.
When can my husband touch my breast implants?
After the first two weeks, approach physical intimacy carefully and slowly.
When having sex after breast augmentation, avoid manipulation of the breasts or movements that may cause you or your partner to disrupt the placement of the implant for around six weeks.