The breast augmentation is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries around the world. Like any surgical intervention, its performance involves certain risks and requires dedication for optimal postoperative recovery. To ensure a safe procedure, it is essential to trust properly trained professionals. But it is equally important for the patient to prepare physically and mentally to go through the entire Mammaplasty process. In this article, we review what you should know about breast augmentation before doing it.

What is breast augmentation?

Augmentation Mammaplasty consists of a surgery carried out with the purpose of increasing the size of the breasts. To do this, implants are incorporated under the breast tissue or the chest muscles. These implants are covered by a flexible silicone outer covering and may contain a saline solution or a silicone gel.

This procedure must be performed by a plastic surgeon, after previous consultations for orientation and planning with the patient.

MOST USED MATERIALS FOR CHEST IMPLANTS

Among the most used materials for this type of operation are silicone prostheses and serum prostheses that have different characteristics:

Silicone prosthesis: They are the most used. Silicone prosthesis is composed of three layers of polyurethane and its filling can be of two types:

Cohesive gel: it is characterized by a greater bond between the molecules of the gel, which gives it greater density. In the unlikely event of a prosthesis rupture, the gel, being more consistent, does not migrate to other parts of the body.

Soft gel: The shape of this type of prosthesis changes depending on the movements and pressure that are made on the breast. In the event that the prosthesis breaks, the gel will come out of the capsule, spreading through the breast tissue. So it is not entirely recommended.

Serum prosthesis: The content of this type of prosthesis is compatible with the body, so in case of breakage of the material or leakage of the capsule, it could be reabsorbed by the body itself. Despite this, we also find some disadvantages such as the loss of volume of the breast over time or the undulation of the upper part of it.

What is augmentation Mammaplasty for?

This surgery is usually related to aesthetic purposes and it is important not to stigmatize its purposes and benefits. Most of the women who opt for Mammaplasty do so because they feel unhappy with their appearance. Some for having naturally small breast, others to correct differences in size or to reverse a reduction after pregnancy.

However, Mammaplasty can also be part of a breast reconstruction process, which is necessary after going through certain diseases (breast cancer, for example). In any case, breast augmentation allows many women to strengthen their self-esteem and confidence. And this translates into a positive impact not only on a physical level, but fundamentally on an emotional and social level.

What are the risks of breast augmentation surgery?

All surgery involves a degree of risk and, therefore, it is essential to have the support of trained professionals. But augmentation Mammaplasty can also lead to certain complications after surgery, such as:

Sensitivity changes in the breasts, especially in the nipples.
Pain in the breasts, mainly during the postoperative period.
Infections (postoperative care is essential to prevent them).
Development of systemic symptoms described in the so-called breast implant disease.
Distortion of the shape of the implant mainly associated with a contraction produced by the healing of the tissue.
Loss or patella of the implant.

We know that breast augmentation surgery has its risks and complications, however, they are temporary and scarce, and so we should not fear undergoing the operation. Being an optional surgical treatment, we have the last word in our hand.

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New trends in eDiscovery, or electronic discovery, have emerged this year. Discovery is when the parties during litigation must provide various records and documents as evidence in a case. These documents are considered potentially relevant to the case. When these records are in an electronic format, they are known as eDiscovery.

This may include items such as emails, Word documents, spreadsheets, audio and video recordings, and websites. Once all parties submit this data, the eDiscovery is indexed and placed into a database. Then, the eDiscovery is coded so legal teams can access it quickly.

eDiscovery may be important during litigation for family law claims as well as others. As technology continues to leap forward, eDiscovery changes and expands too. Many of the new trends in eDiscovery this year affect family law practices.

Social Media Sites

Social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter have been seen as sources of eDiscovery. These sites may present challenges for clients when they want to obtain records of their former spouse’s activities.

Nonetheless, the amount of information contained on these sites, and it’s relevance to divorce and family law cases, makes it necessary that divorce attorneys will develop ever more sophisticated techniques to extract the information that is important for their client’s cases.

The Cloud

The Cloud, as a term for offsite data storage managed by third party providers, may be both something searched for information by the parties in a divorce case, and a place where the divorce attorneys store the information obtained during eDiscovery.

While the cloud could provide a great deal of information on a party, say business records used to determine a proper valuation of the business. This valuation is essential for calculating the distribution of marital assets, and often it can be difficult to value a small business or medical practice, if accurate records are not available.

The presence of cloud storage could make eDiscovery easier, but it also carries the risk of making it easier to hide assets or profits in a different cloud.

Predictive Coding

One growing technology tool for eDiscovery management is predictive coding. Predictive coding is now being used for review. This technique hopes to replace much manual review efforts. Predictive coding may result in better accuracy as well as saving time and costs.

The Future of eDiscovery

As eDiscovery practices evolve with time, it is important for legal clients to work with a family lawyer that understands electronic discovery and how to gather all electronic evidence efficiently. Family law litigation cases often require eDiscovery, so working with a firm on the forefront of these changes will ensure that your case is in good hands.

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