breast implants
Silicone chest enhancements
Breast implants are silicone or saline pouches surgically inserted to enlarge or reconstruct breasts.
Most commonly used for cosmetic augmentation, they also restore breast shape after mastectomy.
The surgery is called breast augmentation or, informally, a boob job.
Implants may require replacement over time and carry risks including rupture and capsular contracture.
Flexible synthetic polymer
- salineSalt-water solution
- gummy bearChewy animal-shaped confection
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
- texturedHaving tactile surface quality
round · anatomical · teardrop · medical grade · biocompatible · shell · rupture · deflation
Increase in size
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- cup sizeBra fit designation
- volumeAmount of space filled
- fullnessState of being complete
projection · profile · contour · bustline · cleavage · symmetry · proportion · balance
Physician altering physical appearance
- board certifiedOfficially recognized as qualified
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- incisionControlled cut into tissue
operating room · outpatient · recovery · swelling · bruising · drainage · sutures · post-op
One's sense of worth
- body imageFeelings about one's appearance
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- self-assuranceConfidence in one's abilities
femininity · identity · dysphoria · expectations · satisfaction · regret · decision-making · informed consent
Surgical breast removal
- survivorOne still alive after
- reconstructive surgeryProcedures restoring normal appearance
- autologousFrom the same organism
- postmastectomyAfter breast removal surgery
Violent tearing apart
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
- ripplingFlowing in undulations
- malpositionAbnormal anatomical location
- bottoming outReaching the lowest level
infection · hematoma · numbness · scarring · recall · monitoring · reoperation · complications
silicone
Flexible synthetic polymer
- salineSalt-water solution
- gummy bearChewy animal-shaped confection
- smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
textured · round · anatomical · teardrop · medical grade · biocompatible · shell · rupture · deflation · capsule
enlargement
Increase in size
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- cup sizeBra fit designation
- volumeAmount of space filled
fullness · projection · profile · contour · bustline · cleavage · symmetry · proportion · balance · curves
plastic surgeon
Physician altering physical appearance
- board certifiedOfficially recognized as qualified
- consultationMeeting seeking expert guidance
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
incision · operating room · outpatient · recovery · swelling · bruising · drainage · sutures · post-op · healing
self-esteem
One's sense of worth
- body imageFeelings about one's appearance
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
self-assurance · femininity · identity · dysphoria · expectations · satisfaction · regret · decision-making · informed consent · motivation
mastectomy
Surgical breast removal
- survivorOne still alive after
- reconstructive surgeryProcedures restoring normal appearance
- autologousFrom the same organism
rupture
Violent tearing apart
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
- ripplingFlowing in undulations
- malpositionAbnormal anatomical location
bottoming out · infection · hematoma · numbness · scarring · recall · monitoring · reoperation · complications
- bioimplantsheart valves, intervertebral discs
- breast healthmammogram, mammograms, mammography, mastitis, lumpectomy
- cosmetic proceduresBotox, facelift, rhinoplasty, liposuction, nose job
- implantsartificial joint, joint replacement, knee replacement, hip replacement, hip replacements
- plastic surgeryrhinoplasty, facelift, liposuction, tummy tuck, nose job
- body enhancementsbionic arm, bionic eye, bionic leg, bionic limb, prosthetic limb