Most of us remember the controversy of earlier generations of silicone breast implants. After 30 years on the market in 1992, they were banned from use. If you were disappointed to see silicone implants pulled off the market, you’ll be glad to know they are back.
Silicon gel breast implants can be used for breast augmentation on women that are 22 years of age or older. Breast augmentation is a process that increases the breast size. They are also used in breast reconstruction after breast cancer.
Silicon gel breast implants like the MemoryGel by Mentor all have FDA approval after a serious of ongoing studies. The complications that were an issue in earlier implants were almost always as a result of the silicone implants rupturing.
So are the new silicone gel implants free of these concerns? Not at all! Women who choose to go with silicone breast implants will be required to undergo several procedures such as MRI’s on a regular basis.
Before you decide whether silicone gel breast implants are right for you or whether saline breast implants are better, you should do your homework and find the advantages and disadvantages of each, then sit down and discuss your options with your plastic surgeon who can help you make the right decision.
It’s great that silicone gel breast implants are making a comeback but know the risks that still exist.
