should Silicone Implants be allowed back in the US markeT?
by the way.. what was the 9-6 vote for lifting the ban earlier for? to really lift the ban?! or to consider lifting the ban?
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Breast Implants Have you had them done? i’m having high profile any tips?
Hi i am booked in to have high profile 325cc silicon implants on monday, Has anyone had them? or knows someone who had this type in? What’s the difference in other types? and any good tips on recovery, getting nervous now please let me know thanks.
My friend had them done and she was told to massage them to keep them supple, i had a reduction which is not quite the same, but the best advice is to take it easy, don’t push heavy doors or lift heavy things until you got the all clear from the docs, let time heal.
You will be fine, Good luck and take it easy.xxx xxx
The Risk Of Breast enhancement Surgery
Anatomic or “teardrop” shaped implants were created with a more natural shape in mind and designed to be fuller at the lower half similar to a natural breast. However, this distinct vertical orientation can result in distortion or breast asymmetry if the implant should rotate. A textured surface allowing tissue in-growth helps reduce the chance of rotation however may result in more visible or palpable rippling. Anatomic implants are not commonly used for these reasons.
Most plastic surgeons routinely use the most common, round implant. Since the breast implant is round, it is free to rotate without any adverse consequences. With gravity alone the saline or cohesive silicone gel will gravitate or fill the bottom portion of the implant when sitting or standing erect or fill the breast more uniformly when lying down supine, more closely imitating a natural breast.
Three distinct profiles also exist ranging from moderate profile to moderate plus/mid range to high profile. The moderate profile implant has a wider diameter with the least forward projection whereas the high profile breast implant has a narrower base diameter and the most forward projection. The moderate plus/mid range profile has, for most, the best in diameter and projection. Your plastic surgeon, in his or her comprehensive physical examination will help you choose the most appropriate size, shape and profile implant best suited for you.
The surface texture of the breast implant may also vary from smooth to one of a variety of textured or rough surfaces. Textured breast implants were originally designed to reduce capsular contracture (firmness and hardening of the tissue which heals around the implant). The textured surface allows tissue in-growth which fixes or adheres the breast implant to the surrounding tissues in a steady position. Since the tissues adhere to the breast implant, it is more likely to feel the ripples or waves which are natural in any implant. The smooth breast implant however does not adhere to any tissues and is free to move inside the implant “pocket.” With a proper size implant and the proper creation of the breast implant “pocket,” there is less chance of feeling and seeing the breast implants and a more natural feel and movement of the breast. There are certain possible advantages and disadvantages to each type of surface. Unless otherwise indicated, many cosmetic surgeons will use smooth round implants.
The implant may be placed above the chest muscle (pectoralis muscle) or under the chest muscle. Plastic surgeons generally place the implant under the chest muscle. Reasons for sub-muscular placement include a lower rate of capsular contracture (firmness and hardening of the healing tissues around the implant) and a more natural result due to more soft tissue coverage over the implant. Placement of the breast implant beneath the muscle may produce some movement and/or distortion of the breast and implant with active movement or exercise of the chest muscle, arms and shoulders.
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Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Miami, Florida and cosmetic surgery procedures like breast reconstruction, breast lift, miami breast implants, and breast augmentation.
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Wanting to get Breast Implants….?
I’m a hardly an a cup and have wanted implants for as long as I can remember. I’m a 25 year old mother of 4 and they wern’t much before but after nursing 4 babies it’s becoming one of my priorities! Nothing to crazy just a normal c cup. My husband supports my decision even though he says I don’t need them. I really feel like this will help with my confidence issues. Feel better about myself…ya know. But I’m not sure how to go about finding a good dr. saline or silicon, all of those questions. Any advise?
I do have the padded bra’s and love them. i’d just like to feel more comfortable in my own skin. it’s always something I’ve wanted to do for myself.
I would suggest you call around… A lot of doctors will give you a free consultation, and find one you are comfortable with. I would definitely go for the saline. They are much safer. Saline wont hurt you if it somehow leaks but silicone would poison your body. Research the looks, I think submuscular (under the muscle) looks best… and if you want a natural but dramatic difference ask about the tear drop, high profile implant.
Good luck!! Hope this helps! 
Edit: I saw some of the other answers and thought I should add… My mom was in the millitary and had an accident and needed breast implants to reconstruct her breasts. She has had them for 15+ years and has NO problems at all from the implants. They still have a wonderful shape and has them checked and there is still no need to replace them.
Silicone Butt News Story
Since their inception in the late 1800s, breast implants “have come a long way, baby.” An almost incredible array of materials was used to make these early prostheses, including such odd elements as rubber, wool and even glass. Nowadays, the two most common types of implants are made from silicone shells filled with silicone gel, or saline (saltwater). The first silicone implant was developed in 1961; the first saline-filled implant in 1964.
The Silicone Gel Controversy
Early versions of silicone gel breast implants were blamed for numerous health problems. These ranged from neurological to rheumatological difficulties due mainly to leaks and ruptures. It was believed that when the silicone leaked from the implant, any number of conditions ensued from auto-immune diseases to cancer. Headaches, fever and pain in various parts of the body, including the surgery site, were comparatively mild complaints made by thousands of women.
Because of these many complaints, the Federal Drug Administration banned silicone gel implants for more than a dozen years. During this time, many studies were done, and it was concluded that no evidence existed to conclusively link silicone gel implants to the grave conditions for which they’d been blamed. In the meantime, however, manufacturers of the implants greatly improved the reliability of the shells encasing the silicone. This better ensured that leaks and ruptures did not occur. Doctors were also instructed to maintain routine checks on the post-surgical implants as an extra precaution.
Now that more sophisticated materials are used along with better medical follow-up, silicone gel implants are once again on the market, with approval from the FDA. Some conservative doctors, however, still advise against them and encourage patients to use saline breast implants instead.
Saline Implants
Because saline is a natural element, these type of implants are considered very safe. Even if the shell does rupture and leak, the saline disperses harmlessly throughout the body. Some critics of saline breast implants maintain they are not as realistic or natural looking as silicone gel implants, and are not as soft as those filled with silicone gel.
Problems
Both saline and silicone gel breast implants are not without problems. Neither lasts forever and more than one additional surgery is common for women using either type of implant. Implants rupture on occasion, and hardening of scar tissue (capsular contracture) also sometimes occurs. Once in a while, the patient is simply not happy with the outcome or feels that subsequent symptoms may be caused by the implants, resulting in more surgery to remove them.
The most important element when making the decision on breast implants is open communication with your doctor. Learning about realistic expectations, including benefits as well as drawbacks, about both types of implants goes a long way toward ultimate satisfaction in this kind of cosmetic surgery.
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To learn more about breast implant surgery in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, contact the office of Dr. James Barber to set up an appointment for an initial consultation. Dr. Barber will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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