Breast Implants Columbia by Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: Dr. Eric Chang

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Breast Implants Columbia, MD | Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: Dr. Eric Chang

Comprehensive Breast Implant Options in Columbia and Baltimore

Columbia and Baltimore women have multiple breast implant options to enhance their confidence and achieve their aesthetic goals. Patients can choose from various implant types, sizes, and surgical approaches tailored to individual needs and preferences.

Saline vs. Silicone Implants: Understanding Your Choices

Saline Implants

Filled with sterile saltwater solution
Inserted empty and filled after placement
Enables smaller surgical incisions
Generally less expensive
FDA approved for patients 18 and older
Natural absorption if rupture occurs

Silicone Implants

Filled with medical-grade viscous silicone
Provides more natural look and feel
Prefilled, requiring slightly larger incisions
Average lifespan of approximately 20 years
FDA approved for patients 22 and older
Cohesive filling maintains shape even if damaged

Surgical Incision Options

Incision Types

Inframammary: Along breast fold, minimal complications
Periareolar: Around nipple, well-camouflaged scar
Transaxillary: Through armpit, no breast scarring

Personalized Implant Selection

Implant sizing goes beyond cup measurements. Surgeons recommend sizes based on individual body proportions, height, weight, and aesthetic goals. Precise measurements in cubic centimeters ensure the most appropriate selection for each patient.

Strategic Implant Placement

Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery typically recommends submuscular placement, which reduces potential cosmetic complications. Surgeons thoroughly evaluate each patient's unique tissue characteristics to determine optimal implant positioning.