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Breast Implants

Saline or silicone implants for women of all shapes and sizes in Nashville & Memphis

What is Breast Augmentation?

A breast augmentation (mammoplasty) is a cosmetic surgery that involves the placement of implants to improve both volume and shape of your breasts. Breast implants can give you the larger, fuller and perkier breasts you have always wanted. You have a choice of silicone, saline, rounded, or gummy-bear implants. Breast implant removal and breast implant exchange surgeries are specialized versions of a breast augmentation.

Breast augmentations with implants are available at NuBody Concepts in Nashville and Memphis at our fully-equipped plastic surgery centers. Our board-certified plastic surgeons, each with over 20 years of experience, have placed breast implants for women of all sizes, shapes, and forms. Whether you are looking for breast implants or another breast procedure, we encourage you to meet with our plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Simply select a date from our Nashville or Memphis calendar to self-schedule your consultation!

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What can I expect?

A breast augmentation starts with the choice of implant best suited to your size, body type, and personal taste. Helping you find the most aesthetically pleasing fit is something our surgeons and consultants have a lot of experience with – but ultimately the choice is yours.

Both saline and silicone breast implants are safe and FDA-approved. Most patients balance how the implants feel and look with the overall cost, since implant price varies between types. There are also differences in firmness and shape (i.e. “teardrop implants” and “gummy bear implants”). Depending on what level of firmness and shape you prefer, we will help you select what works for you.

Breast surgery takes 2-3 hours. Recovery time is 3-5 days for regular daily activities and 2 weeks before any strenuous exercise or heavy lifting.

Each patient is unique. What your treatment will look like is determined by you and the plastic surgeon who you will meet with in a personal consultation.

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Are breast implants right for me?

Choosing to have breast implants is a big decision, but it also has big benefits. We know that results are important to you. We want you to love your new breasts and gain confidence from your new looks – that’s the easy part. But we also want to make sure you have a good overall breast augmentation experience from beginning to end. Your experience at NuBody Concepts will include:

  • Same surgeon and staff from first meeting to post-op visit
  • Customized IV sedation for maximum comfort
  • Fast recovery of 3-5 days
  • All-inclusive pricing, no hidden fees whatsoever
  • Breasts you can be proud of with improved symmetry and size

Schedule a consultation to ask any questions. We’re here to help.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Breast implants only require IV sedation and local anesthesia. This has the benefit of a much faster recovery, lower cost of the procedure, and less of the risks associated with general anesthesia. Visit our Breast Implants page for more information.

Yes. Both saline and silicone implants are FDA-approved. All our implants are manufactured in the United States. To learn more about our implants, visit our supplier websites for Mentor and Sientra.

At NuBody Concepts we offer both choices. While silicone implants are more common, we do offer saline implants as an alternative. Some of our patients select saline implants because they are a more affordable option and can be inserted through a smaller incision around the areola/nipple. Silicone implants are generally considered to have a nicer shape and feel. To learn more about the differences, read Breast Implants: Saline or Silicone?

Gummy bear implants, also called highly-cohesive implants, are a newer type of silicone implant that has a denser texture that allows the implant to retain its shape over much longer time periods. Gummy bear implants are a great option if you want a more natural look that focuses more on the shape of your breast and not simply size.

Since we don’t use general anesthesia for your breast surgery, your recovery time is reduced from 2 weeks to approximately 3-5 days. However, we advise patients to abstain from strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for a minimum of 2 weeks.

We would love to talk to you about breast implants during a personal consultation with our plastic surgeon. It’s the best way to have all your questions answered. For further reading, you might also try the Plastic Surgery FAQ category of our blog.

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Payment Options

Looking your best with a breast augmentation is attainable! Our prices are all-inclusive – no hidden costs or other surcharges. We offer interest-free payment plans through several medical financing providers. A breast augmentation starts at $5,900 for saline implants and $6,900 for silicone (gel) implants.

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Additional Information about Breast Implants

What Types of Breast Implants are Available?

There are many different types of implants for a breast augmentation. Your plastic surgeon will help determine which type is best suited to your needs and desired breast size.

Silicone Breast Implants 

Silicone gel filled breast implants feel and look more like natural breast tissue than some of the other alternatives. There is a chance that silicone gel filled implants may leak. The gel may remain within the implant shell, or it may happen to escape into the breast implant pocket. Regardless, a leaking silicone implant will not collapse.

If you opt for silicone breast implants, you may need to meet with your plastic surgeon regularly to ensure the implants are functioning properly. Typically an ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) will be required to assess the condition of your breasts.

Silicone implants have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for breast augmentation in women age 22 or older.

Saline Breast Implants

Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water. These offer a uniform shape, firmness, and feel. Saline breast implants may leak, however this is harmless. In case of a leak, saline filled implants will collapse and the saline will be naturally absorbed and expelled by the body.  Additionally, some plastic surgeons offer structured saline breast implants which contain an inner structure to help make the implant feel a bit more natural. Saline implants have been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for breast augmentation in women age 18 or older.

Round Breast Implants 

Round breast implants are the same shape all over and don’t typically run the risk of rotating out of place. These offer a fuller appearance than form-stable implants (see below). The higher-profile options may help achieve greater projection.

Form-Stable Breast Implants

Form-stable implants, also known as gummy-bear implants, are known for maintaining their shape even if the implant shell becomes damaged or broken. Form-stable implants have a thicker silicone gel inside of them compared to traditional saline or silicone gel implants. They also tend to be firmer in appearance and feel. However, gummy bear breast implant surgery requires a slightly longer incision in the skin.

Shaped gummy bear breast implants offer more projection at the bottom and are tapered toward the top. If the implant happens to rotate, it will require additional surgical procedures to correct.

How are Breast Implants Done

A breast augmentation with implants is a surgical procedure. The surgeon places an incision, typically along the horizontal skin fold where it is well hidden, through which the implants are inserted. The procedure typically takes 2-3 hours. If it is combined with breast lift, or if previous implants have to first be removed, it might take longer.

Are Breast Implants Dangerous to Your Health?

Like any surgical procedure, breast augmentation surgery has its own risks and complications, but it doesn’t mean they are a particularly risky procedure compared to other surgeries. It is important to discuss the risks with your surgeon as they may have long term effects on your health. Some of the risks and adverse outcomes include:

  • Implant complications: implant rupture, breast pain, pain in the chest wall, changes in nipple and breast sensation, or pain and bleeding at the incision site
  • Capsular contracture: occurs when scar tissue around the implant wraps around the implant, constricting it
  • Rupture and deflation: a ruptured implant is not dangerous and can simply be replaced.
  • Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL): the FDA believes there may be an association between structured breast implants and the development of anaplastic large cell lymphoma.
  • Connective tissue disease: extensive research in the 1980s after several case reports has found no evidence of any causative link between silicone breast implants and connective-tissue disease.
  • Breast feeding: for some women, breast surgery may affect the ability to breastfeed, although in many cases, women are able to breastfeed safely and normally with breast implants.

Before you decide to have surgery, consider the following:

  • Implants may not completely prevent sagging: your plastic surgeon may recommend an additional breast lift procedure in order to treat sagging breasts.
  • Implants may not last long-term: the average lifespan of an implant is around 10 years. There is a risk of an implant rupturing, which may require additional surgeries to fix. Your skin will also continue to age – weight loss or gain over the years will affect the appearance of your breasts.
  • Mammograms complications: Due to the breast augmentation, you may require additional mammogram views to your routine check-up.
  • Insurance & Payment: typically, health insurance will not cover cosmetic breast augmentation. Unless it is a post-mastectomy procedure, you will typically be required to cover the cost. (NuBody Concepts does not process insurance payments.)
  • Implant Removal: removing implants will often leave your chest muscles stretched, sagging, and wrinkled. In order to restore your breasts’ appearance if you decide to have your implants removed, you may need additional treatments like a breast lift.
  • Future screenings required for Silicone implants: the FDA recommends having regular check-ups to ensure pre-filled silicone implants haven’t ruptured over the years. Typically your surgeon will recommend a breast MRI or an ultrasound for checkups. Talk to your plastic surgeon about the specific type of imaging needed for routine monitoring of your implant health.
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