Virginia Fonseca is back on social media amid a discussion about her silicone implants, reigniting a debate that goes beyond an individual celebrity's experience. The repercussion of her posts brought back to the forefront the evolution of breast implants over the past decades and the issues surrounding these procedures.
Breast implants have evolved significantly over time, and models that were common in the past may no longer be the first choice of surgeons given new materials, evidence and techniques available. However, this does not mean that every woman with an older implant necessarily needs to replace it, according to specialists.
Among the concerns related to implants is the so-called "encapsulation," a term popularly used to describe capsular contracture, a possible complication after implant placement. It is the formation of a scar tissue capsule around the implant, which can cause discomfort or changes in the appearance of the breast.
The discussion involving Virginia Fonseca illustrates how topics related to plastic surgery and its procedures continue to generate public interest and debate, especially when figures with large digital exposure share their personal experiences with millions of followers.
