Breast implants feel firm but natural to the touch.
Probably, this is one of the questions that people hesitate to ask during the consultation, ” What do breast implants feel like inside the body?” After some patients, it is still one of the major concerns (if not the only one) that silicone implants will be too much of a foreign body and heavy, and they will always be aware of these implants. Well, the truth is implantable breast products are very different from past or outlandish objects. There is a period of adjustment, of course, but today’s breast implants are made to be absorbed by the body as natural tissues. At Lin Europe Clinic we have made sure that your new shapes not only will be beautiful but also that they will feel like an organic part of you by using the most advanced surgical techniques.
The physical feeling of implants is very different on the day of the operating, the first day, and the final result a few months later. Immediately, you may experience tightness and pressure, but it will lessen as your tissues get used to the new volume. Eventually, the objective is that you completely disregard the fact that you have had implants. The more you learn about the stages of feeling – from the short period of time when the breasts feel “high and tight” to the “drop and fluff” time – the better equipped you will be to deal with the reality of your new body and your decision will be more solid.
The Immediate Post-Operative Sensation: “High and Tight”
When you wake up after the operation, you will be first overwhelmed by a feeling of pressure rather than pain. Patients often say it is similar to being sat on the chest or wearing a sports bra so tight that you cannot take it off. This is because the implants have been inserted under your skin and muscle, and tissues have been stretched which have never been stretched before. Most importantly, this tightness means that your internal structural support is still very strong and therefore can hold the implant pretty well.
At this stage, implants at first might also seem hard and high on the chest wall. You might react to the tightness of the skin and feel a sort of “pulling” while moving your arms or taking a deep breath. Your muscles are basically contracting in defense (guarding) of the new device. That is why, along with the muscle contraction, pectoral muscles reaction also contributes to the firmness that at this point braces the sensation of implants. But you should remember that all of this ” bolted-on ” feeling will disappear after this transient phase. This first week on the usage of muscle relaxants as well as proper rest will help you in getting rid of this initial rigidity.
Do They Feel Heavy?
In fact, anatomically breast implants will be significantly heavier than your natural breast tissue. It’s like if you’ve been an A cup all your life and then suddenly you’re a D or C cup, you add weight which your body is going to have to support. A lot of women compare this to their breasts being so heavy with milk during breastfeeding that they can hardly carry them. Since your shoulders have to bear this new weight, it is natural to feel a bit of stiffness in your back and shoulders, but this will only last a few weeks until your posture gets back to normal.
Nevertheless, the thing is that the human body is capable of adapting wonderfully. The heavy feeling will thus be totally and consciously lost after a few months. Your mind will be able to integrate the breast implants as an extension of your own body and they will be just as natural as the rest of your anatomy. It’s not like you are constantly aware of the weight of your hair or the limbs, similarly, once the implants are in their final position, their weight will no longer be disturbing to you.
Texture and Touch: Silicone vs. Saline
Implant sensation from touching will differ substantially depending on the choice of the implant material. Silicone gel-filled implants are normally considered the most natural and life-like. Because the gels have a consistency very close to human fat, silicone gel implants are very soft and vulnerable. Besides, they can be placed under the muscle, and it would be almost impossible to tell in such cases where the breast tissue ends and the implant begins. You are able to cuddle with a friend or sleep on your tummy without the implant edge being felt as a hard and plasticky one.
On the other side, saline implants may be a little harder and more like a water balloon. Because they contain liquid, when you squeeze them, it may happen that they exhibit a slightly unnatural bounce or resistance. In extremely thin patients with saline implants, rippling (where the edges of the implant can be felt through the skin) may also be observed. Thus, we at Lin Europe Clinic mainly suggest cohesive silicone gel implants to patients who focus more on getting a natural touch experience.
The “Foreign Body” Sensation
One of the common concerns is the idea of having a “foreign object” inside the body. The thing is, for the first couple of months, you may be extremely conscious about the implants. Folding in bed, they might seem to you as they are moving slightly and with an electric toothbrush, you might be able to perceive a unique vibration. This happens because of the capsule of scar tissue surrounding the implant.
Once this capsule turns soft and mature (within three to six months), the implants will become a part of your tissues. Gold majority or no women will have the feeling of their breasts being “foreign” any longer. In fact, they will become your breasts in the truest sense of the word, breasts that respond to your running, dancing and sleeping. The only sign you have is the improved shape that you can observe in the mirror, instead of a physical sensation of something “extra” inside you.
Numbness and Nerve Regeneration
The alteration of sensation is a very typical consequence of traumatic events in the tissues. Numbness might develop in the breast skin and also at the nipple. The sensory nerves that are very tiny are stretched while making the implant pocket. On the other hand, some patients describe the feeling of “zingers” – sudden sharp pains that come and go.
Actually, one great symptom indicating nerve regeneration is a zinger; the nerves are “coming back to life.” The majority of numbness disappears within six to twelve months as the nerves reconnect. Although it is very unlikely, permanent loss of sensation can occur. We use meticulous dissection techniques to spare major nerves, thereby maximizing the chances that you will have full erotic and tactile sensitivity after recovery.
Breast Implants in Turkey
Thousands of women considering breast augmentation from one year to another have been drawn by the beauty of Turkey as their destination because of the cost-effective prices of the high-level health services. Inside Istanbul, Lin Europe Clinic is a premium, patient-centric hospital that can compete with the best clinics in the world. Without a doubt, feeling natural is just as important as looking natural. This is the reason we have only used top-tier, FDA-approved implants that are recognized for their soft-touch technology.
Our all “under one roof” attitude guarantees a hassle-free and stress-free flow of your appointment. And the entire trip is arranged for you. Our patients frequently comment on our VIP treatment, from the moment our transfer picks them up at the airport up to them staying in a luxury hotel. To treat breasts naturally after surgery our surgeons are very skilled in the submuscular placement technique whereby the muscle is used as a natural layer to cover the implant. At Lin Europe Clinic we combine comfort and beauty. So, if you want to be inspired by a pair of beautiful, natural-feeling breasts do come visit us there in Turkey!
Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Implant Sensation
After surgery, implant breasts will feel like a tight and heavy pack, which will be like a pressure in your chest. As your muscles relax and the swelling goes down, the feeling becomes less.
Silicon inserts resemble the real breast very much especially when they are placed under the muscle. Saline implants can be felt as firmer and less natural.
It is possible that you feel your implant move slightly during the first few weeks when the healing pocket. Forming of the capsule the implant is fixed and moves with your body as usual.
You will notice the extra weight initially, just the same as the feeling of full breasts during breastfeeding. Your body very quickly adjusts and the heaviness is no longer noticeable.
“Zingers” are sudden, sharp pains that travel along the path of the nerve. They can hurt a bit, but they are good news because they mean that your nerves are repairing, and sensation is gradually being restored.
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