Before entering fully into the meaning of the term implant, let's know its etymological origin. In this case, we have to emphasize that it derives from the verb to implant, which is a word that derives from Latin. Exactly it is the result of the sum of two lexical components of said language:
-The prefix “in-”, which means “inwards”.
-The verb “plantare”, which is synonymous with “plant”.
An implant is a substance, a tissue or an element that, installed in the body, improves the aesthetics or functioning of the body. The act and result of implanting (assembling, inserting, fixing) is also called implant or implantation .
An implant is called, therefore, a device made by humans that is developed to optimize or replace a damaged or missing biological structure . The implant is introduced or inserted into the body.
A dental implant , for example, replaces a missing root and allows a false or artificial tooth to stay in place. This type of implant, which is made with materials that are biocompatible, adheres to the bone to allow the new tooth to fixate.
A cochlear implant , on the other hand, is a transducer that is responsible for the transformation of acoustic signals, converting them into electrical signals. These electrical signals enable the stimulation of the auditory nerve, helping the individual who has the implant to hear .
Breast implants , meanwhile, allow you to increase the size or modify the shape of the breasts . They can be used for cosmetic reasons to change the appearance of healthy breasts, to correct a birth defect, or to reconstruct the breast after a mastectomy.
In recent years, it must be established that the number of men who undergo hair implants has increased considerably. Being bald or losing a significant amount of hair is what leads them to make that decision in order to look more handsome and attractive.
We have to establish that this type of implant is a surgical procedure that requires putting yourself in the hands of experienced professionals in order to achieve the expected result. In addition, you must know that it is performed using local anesthesia.
Many men travel to Turkey to undergo this procedure, since there it is considered to be carried out in a very professional manner and at a cheaper price than in other European countries. So much so that there is already talk of a notable increase in tourism that seeks to take care of its image by undergoing this type of hair implant.
Pain, bleeding or itching as well as swelling of the scalp are some of the consequences that can result from undergoing an implant of this type.
There are also contraceptive implants . In this case, the woman has a rod implanted under the skin of one arm that spreads, in a prolonged and slow manner, a contraceptive active ingredient. These implants are more than 95% effective for a period of three to five years.