Breast Implants: The Top 5 Myths & Facts By Abigail Aaronson At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

The choice to undergo surgery for breast implants can be very nerve wracking. Many women express a desire to improve the look of their body via cosmetic surgery; however, myths and lies regarding the procedure have caused them to second guess their decision.

Popular myths about breast implants and augmentation surgery include the assertion that prostheses must be replaced frequently or that they make it hard to detect cancer when undergoing a routine mammogram. However, these are not based on fact and can be misleading to women who require prostheses for medical reasons or otherwise.

The article here lists the top 5 myths about implants and augmentation surgery, and the truth behind the popular lies that tend to sway women away from the decision to enhance their look.

• Myth 1: Breast implants frequently rupture: One of the most common myths a woman will encounter is the claim that the prostheses rupture easily and often, thus making it necessary for additional surgeries to fix the damage.

However, this assertion is very far from the truth. Statistics from the Institute of Medicine indicate that the deflation rate is only 7% after 7 years for saline prostheses. In the case of silicones, the estimated deflation rate is less than 10% after a 5 year period.

• Myth 2: Implants can cause misread mammograms: Another common myth is that implants can hinder the detection of breast cancer by blocking the view obtained during a mammogram. While it is true that they may initially obstruct the view of a radiologist during a mammogram, the radiologist is trained to take additional views and manipulate the breast differently to ensure full visibility of the chest area.

• Myth 3: You will be dropped from your health insurance for getting implants: Sadly, this myth is partly true in that some insurance companies drop women who choose to undergo augmentation. However, this is a small percentage of the companies out there and not the norm.

It is important, however, to check with your insurance company about their policy regarding breast augmentation surgery. Be sure to ask about premium hikes and potential lapses in coverage initially following the surgery or in the case a problem should occur down the road and additional medical help becomes necessary.

• Myth 4: Implants cause the breasts to sag faster: Contrary to popular belief, the presence of breast implants does not cause sagging. Saggy breasts are caused by a number of genetic factors, including gravity, weight and the loss of elasticity in the skin. While the prosthesis may add additional weight to the breast, it's ultimately genetic factors that determine when or how your bust will sag in time.

• Myth 5: A woman cannot breastfeed with implants: One of the only cases that may prove difficult for breastfeeding is the case of a woman who chooses to have her incision around the areola or nipple. However, most incisions today are placed under the breast or in the armpit to hide the presence of a scar and therefore do not interfere with the production of milk from the breasts.

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