Many people believe that having silicone implants helps make their breasts firmer. However, the implant does not have the function of supporting the breastsjust to increase the volume and improve the format.
According to the plastic surgeon Joshua Monteneusbreast firmness is linked to the quality of the skin and collagen, not the .
“The silicone implant’s main function is to increase or restore the volume of the breasts, in addition to improving the shape and projection. Contrary to what many imagine, it does not act as a support element”, explained the surgeon.
“The firmness of the breasts depends on the elasticity of the skin, the quality of the collagen and the integrity of the ligaments, factors that are not replaced by silicone”, he explained.
A sagging breasts it can appear even after the placement of prostheses. This occurs because the process is related to natural and behavioral factors.
Among the main causes are genetic predispositiono skin agingas pregnanciesa breast-feeding e and weight variations.
Furthermore, smoking, poor diet e excessive sun exposure accelerate collagen loss, contributing to breast drooping. Silicone, in this context, does not prevent sagging just adds volume.
In some cases, silicone can even worsen sagging already existing. This happens when there is a significant drop in the breast and the patient opts for just the prosthesis, without correcting the excess skin.
The additional weight of the implant can intensify the fall. Therefore, the ideal is to associate the prosthesis with a surgery that repositions and elevates the breasts. “When the patient already has a pronounced drop in the breast and opts for just the placement of the prosthesis, the additional weight can intensify the problem. Mastopexy guarantees not only volume, but also support and harmony in the result.”
Although there is no miracle formula to prevent sagging, there is habits and care which help to slow down the process. Keep the stable body weightto practice regular physical exercise, especially those that strengthen the chest, have a balanced dietmoisturize the skin and use sun protection are important measures.
“There is no miracle formula to avoid sagging, but there are effective ways to delay and treat the problem […] Avoiding cigarettes is also essential, as it accelerates tissue aging,” he said.
For cases where sagging is already advanced, aesthetic treatments such as collagen biostimulators, radio frequency e microfocused ultrasound can be options. Even so, when there is excess skin and a sharp fall, the mastopexy surgery It remains the most effective way to restore the shape and firmness of the breasts, and may or may not be combined with silicone implants.
