Breast Augmentation, In Light Of Old Age

In an effort to reverse the aging process, or to achieve a more voluptuous figure, women have gone to great lengths to nip, tuck, tighten, enhance, or stretch every part of their bodies. Some look great after a procedure, some improve (in an artificial kind of way), and the rest have horror stories to tell the unwary. These scenarios are especially observable with a popular cosmetic procedure, breast augmentation. This method is done in numerous ways, but the one which affords dramatic results in quicker time is through implants of either silicone or saline. And although the clinical use of the technique is still under very severe scrutiny, women apparently would not hesitate to have their breasts done; after all, it is touted to be harmless, and the benefits last for a lifetime.

It would be a good idea to compare the lifetime benefits of breast augmentation with its possible long term adverse effects. While the implants may be harmless as they are, remember that they are foreign objects within a biological organism, and the body’s natural reaction to such is rejection. Never mind that the augmentation was done carelessly, resulting in misshapen breasts, or that instead of looks of admiration, the patient gets a look of recognition – that the breasts are fake. Think about the effects on the onset of old age. And on any age for that matter. One of the serious problems associated with breast implants is leaking, resulting in complications, wherein treatment costs much more than the procedure which caused it.

Ruptured breast implants can be a woman’s worst nightmare, especially if her immune system is significantly debilitated by old age. MRIs are known to be able to detect it, but the results of a test are tentative.
There is currently no viable means of determining if a silicone-based breast implant has ruptured; the only way to tell is by the health symptoms resulting from it. But at this stage the condition may be serious enough to necessitate intensive, and in consequence, expensive medical treatment.

Most women only have their breasts augmented in order to have a more pleasing self-image, one which based on their attractiveness to other people. While some may claim that the decision is not grounded on superficial reasons, the reality still exists that society has put a premium on plump breasts as a factor for female desirability. But the health results on an individual can be devastating when the implant ruptures. The silicone may leak to the system, with the initial symptoms of a loss in nipple sensation and breast numbness, and followed by capsular breast contractures. Once the substance enters the blood stream, it attacks the immune system, causing a host of other symptoms and infections which may take years to recover from.

If the argument is for the aesthetic purposes of the implants, it is important to remember that skin tends to sag with age, and in certain areas, gravity will take its toll, no matter what. Even if the implants don’t rupture up to the ripe old ages, the disproportion which the body achieves will either necessitate further surgery, or the removal of the implants altogether.