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The Return of Silicone Implants

On July twenty-eight 2005, the FDA ended a 13 year ban on silicone-gel Breast Implants and issued a letter of approval to Mentor Corp allowing the reintroduction of these controversial implants into the medical marketplace. This move came about as Mentor Corp. persuaded the FDA that its newer silicone implants are less dangerous and even more durable than older versions. The company will employ these implants only under the following strict safety conditions approved per FDA guidlines.

- Prospective patients must sign a consent form acknowledging that they realise the risks of a silicone breast implant including the fact that they may break and require replacement or even removal.

- Mentor is only allowed to sell Silicone Breast Implants to board-certified plastic surgeons who complete a successful practical training program to learn how to insert these implants in a way that minimizes the odds of tears and breakage.

- Mentor must make and maintain a registry to track the implant patients long term results.

- Patients must be educated about the fact that if an implant breaks, the effect of the breakage occasionally does not cause immediate symptoms. Further, patients are advised to have an MRI after five years and two years thereafter to check for breakage.

- Mentor must conduct a 10 year study to determine the percentage of breast implants that will break in that time.

- The implant study must be audited by an independent committee.

- The FDA will review the results of the Mentor breast implant program in five years to verify that the implants are performing as expected.

Based on data from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 334,052 breast augmentations were performed in the United States in 2004, mostly using salt water filled implants being sold without restriction. Consumer studies predict that if the silicone breast implants return to the market, 200,000 women will visit plastic surgeons to get them in the first year. Health concerns aside, silicone implants have a more “natural” appearance and consistency than the saline version, and are therefore preferred by consumers.

Silicone-gel breast implants were first introduced in 1962 and were banned in 1992 amid health fears. Research since then has shown no statistical correlation between Silicone Breast Implants And Cancer or even rare auto-immune diseases such as lupus. A select few women will swear that their health deteriorated from the moment they received their implants, however this is anecdotal evidence. When researchers do studies comparing a large group of women with implants to an equal-sized group without them, no difference between the 2 groups is observed in the number of women with tumors or autoimmune diseases.

The most commom problem reported is formation of excess scar tissue around the breast implant due to a foreign-body reaction. If it’s localized, it can cause traction and rippling effects in the appearance of the implant. If the scar tissue entirely encircles the implant the condition is called capsular contraction. These scars can mold the implant into an unnatural rounded shape, so that the implant patient appears to have a baseball stuck under the skin on her chest. This condition develops more frequently with smooth-walled silicone implants, though it occurs to a lesser extent with saline implants as well. Implants set behind the chest muscle have a much lower incidence of this problem. As the scar tissue tends to re-form, surgeons can every now and again break the scar tissue manually. However this is proscribed by the manufacturer, as it can break the implant and void the manufacturer’s warranty. Typically, patients with breast implant contractures require follow-up surgery.

Surprisingly , the asthma drug Accolate has proven useful in preventing and even reversing capsular contraction, though months of drug treatment may be necessary.

Other possible complications include seroma (a collection of serous fluid), hematoma (blood), synmastia (breasts that pop up to be fused in the center), bottoming out (implant slides too far down the chest), double-fold ( the implant’s outline doesn’t corresspond to the natural crease of the breast), deflation (the implant breaks), tissue necrosis (localized demise of tissue) and infection.

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Brest Implants?

I saw a add for a line of brest implants in a magazine that started with a N.
From what I read it came in diffrent shapes and sizes.
For me I realy dont want them that much bigger I’d just like them to be more “round” and even.
If you get them silicone would that still bounce and be squishy.
Lol i’d still like them to feel real and be able to squezze them. Is that posible?
Anyone know what im talking about and what the name of it was?
Does it hurt just after the surgey or youre whole lfe? My mother has brest implants but im not going to ask her about them. I just want to know if that would still bounce and move and be like real ones?

No one can tell you that. Some come out better than others, and it depends on the type of implant you get, how you get them inserted and the size of your implants now.
There are silicone, gummy bear, and saline. However, if you are under 22 you can only get saline. Then you can get high profile, low profile (I recommend low), teardrop or round, under the muscle or over, etc.
Gummy bear are typically the most “real” feeling. If you are an A cup now, they will seem more fake if you get implants, compared to someone that is a B cup. More breast tissue makes a more natural implant look.
I don’t know the type of implant you are talking about but if you make an appointment for a consultation the doctor will tell you the best options for your body.
I have saline, low profile, under the muscle, through the nipple, and round shaped. They do not look like fake boobs when I’m not wearing a bra (though they can when I am wearing one), and are very bouncy and squishy. I was a B cup, so I already had breast tissue.
The strong pain lasts about two weeks and all the pain is gone in about 2 months.

Silicone Breast Implants vs. Saline Breast Implants

Teardrop VS round Breast Implants?

I’m going to get breast augmentation and lift for my 18th birthday (not because I’m vain, I have a genetic problem and I would have to get them lifted anyway with severe scarring so I might as well get implants with it to make them look good). I originally thought about getting round ones but I have no volume in my upper chest. I can feel my chest bone stick out and then my breasts start. So I was wondering if teardrop implants could give me volume to my upper chest. My breasts cannot be lifted/implanted in a “standard” way due to their position (otherwise I would just get the lift because I’m a C cup and call it a day but a lift will not actually position them correctly to wear they look any better, it will just take away excess skin). Also my breasts have a lot of stretchmarks. Do you have any personal expierences/advice? Please post them. Thanks. Please don’t post anti-plastic surgery things because if you had my problem, I’m sure there’s a 99% chance you’d do the same thing I am.

Hello, I have implants myself. Of course your PS will really be the one you should ask as to what is best for you. However, I do know that most PS recommend round over teadrops. There have been a few problems with teardrop implants shifting and rotating. Teadrops can sometimes give a more natural look to the breast but round implants can give just as good results and often better in my opinion. As far as upper pole fullness, that will depend on the profile of the implant. Teardrops just give a natural slope to the breast and not fullnes up top. Mine are round high profile- which gives good projection and lots of upper pole fullness. Low profile = wider implant and less projection. Also, I think teardrops only come in cohesive gels and here in Canada at least- you must be of a certain age( I believe 21 or 22 ) before a PS will let you have cohesive gels. So that would rule out teardrops for you unless you are willing to wait or maybe the US (if that’s where you are ) has different regulations. As for stretch marks, implants can make stretch marks less visible as long as the implants aren’t huge and stretching the skin or they could make it worse. I’ve heard bio-oil is great for stretch marks as well as for scars. I never used it myself and my scars healed great by themselves but lots of girls on my implant forum use it and really love it. Anyway, it is confusing so it really is best to find a PS who is willing to take the time to answer all of your questions. By the way- I was very nervous about going under and the whole operation because i had never had an operation before- it was a breeze. painful for a few days but nothing unbearable and totally worth it. Your procedure will be more complicated because of the lift but I really hope that you will be happy with the results and happy with yourself. It is horrible to be young and at your prime but not happy with your body. Don’t let people tell you that your vain for getting cosmetic surgery because what you said is true- if most were in your shoes they would probably do the same thing. If you feel it will make you happy then go for it- it is your body and only you have to live with it so do it for you and not anyone else. Best of luck.

Breast Augmentation NJ Saline vs Silicone Implants

DO YOU HAVE Breast Implants?

I was wondering if you do, could you please send me some info about it. Saline or silicone? Whats the big diffrence? Do the implants make stretch marks worse? How’d you figure out what size you wanted?? Any info at all would be appriciated.

http://www.smartbreastaugmentation.com/implants.html

How many varieties of Breast Implants are there?

I know there are saline and silicone, but are there others? And what are their differences? Like cost, safety, texture, etc….?

Hello,
Breast implants vary by:

(1) Filling – silicone versus saline – the silicone cost about 2x the saline
(2) Shape – round versus anatomic (there are more shapes for reconstruction)
(3) Profile (how far they “stick out”) – low, moderate, moderate plus and high – little cost difference
(4) Size – 100 cc to about 900 cc

Safety is debatable on these issues. Go moderate on the size and your problems will be fewer.

Best Regards,

JPD

Are there issues with saline implants?