More Myths About Breast Implants & Breast Augmentation

The Truth About Breast Augmentation Surgery

     It’s understandable that there are so many myths about breast implants and breast augmentation surgery. A cosmetic procedure that can produce such dramatic changes, and provokes so much discussion, tends to lend itself to misinformation spreading very quickly.      

     This page is aimed at correcting some of the more common, though certainly not all, myths out there about breast implants. Please read them over before coming in to our Honolulu, Hawaii offices for your consultation with Dr. Ching.

Myth: Breast Augmentation Creams/Lotions Are An Effective, Cheap Substitute For Breast Implants.  

     The surprise here is that many of these creams & lotions actually can enlarge the breasts. However, there are strict limits there.

     They work by swelling the skin, which only brings temporary and not very noticeable results. They will not produce a significant change in your form if that is what you’re seeking.

     Females of all ages have undergone this cosmetic surgery. The real qualifier is your medical condition, not your age. Some tests may be required for your safety, but your age alone will rarely be the one reason for disqualification as a patient.

Myth: Breast Implants Can Cause Breast Cancer

     This issue has gotten a lot of attention, causing many women to decide against augmentation in an understandable concern for their health. The truth is that no medical studies or evidence have shown a link between implants and breast cancer. Women who have undergone breast augmentation do not have a greater incidence of breast cancer.  Some studies actually show a lower incidence of cancer in women with breast implants, most likely due to the fact women with breast implants lead healthier lifestyles than other women.

Myth: Bruising Should Be Expected After Your Breast Augmentation Surgery

     Actually, the vast majority of patients have little to no bruising at all after their surgery. Bruising is a result of bleeding underneath the skin. Due to Dr. Ching’s experience and his use of the latest technology and techniques, any bleeding can now be minimized.      

     The past few years have seen huge leaps in this area of medical surgery. Therefore, though bruising is a possibility, your chances of experiencing it are greatly reduced today.

Myth: A Specific CC Number Produces One Specific Cup Size

     A "cc" stands for a cubic centimeter, a standard unit of measurement for fluids.  Breast implants are sized according to the amount of cubic centimeters of fluid or gel within the implant.  The actual cup size produced from augmentation is a result of the size of the implant added to the breast tissue you have now.

     For example, 2 women with the same pre-augmentation cup size, but different amounts of breast tissue, will get different size breasts after augmentation ­ even though they have the same amount of cc units in their implants.      

     When you come in for your consultation with Dr. Ching, remember this. You want to discuss a cup size result, rather than a certain amount of cc units, to express what you’re looking for in your breast augmentation.  During your consultation, you will try various sizes of implants to determine the best look for you.

      You can find out more on getting breast implants in Hawaii. Please contact us today to schedule a consultation on breast augmentation in our Honolulu, Hawaii offices.