June 14, 2009 at 6:52 pm (Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, Silicone Breast Implants)
Tags: breast augmentation St. Louis, Saline breast implants
Contrary to all the buzz surrounding silicone implants since their FDA re-approval in 2006, saline still seems to be king (or rather, queen) in the breast augmentation world. According to a survey published in this year’s March/April Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 60% of plastic surgeons still use saline implants, with most of them using them in 75% to 100% of their patients. Though silicone tends to look and feel more natural then saline, offering less rippling and “sloshing” as well, safety fears may still affect the implant choice made by surgeons and patients.
In 1992, silicone implants were taken off the market over fears they may be linked to cancer, lupus and other diseases. After 15 years of thorough testing, no conclusive evidence of these claims was found, and silicone implants were re-approved by the FDA for use in breast augmentation in women 22 or older. Despite FDA approval, many women may still be attracted to saline as a more natural alternative to silicone. Saline (salt water) is a naturally occurring substance in the human body.
No matter what your breast implant preference, you can have the implant you want. Most plastic surgeons offer both saline and silicone, and can provide information on the safety and aesthetic benefits of each.
For more information about breast augmentation, St. Louis plastic surgeon Dr. Rottler offers great information on his website. Or, consult plasticsurgery.org to locate a board certified plastic surgeon in your area.
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June 11, 2009 at 1:30 am (Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement)
Houston breast augmentation before and after
Courtesy Dr. Bob Basu, Houston breast augmentation patient’s before and after image. Before and after images help patients’ during the decision making process.
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June 1, 2009 at 7:13 pm (Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, Silicone Breast Implants)
Tags: breast augmentation seattle, IDEAL IMPLANT®
A clinical study of a new saline implant is currently being conducted in select locations throughout the country. This new implant, called the IDEAL IMPLANT®, was designed to offer the safety of saline combined with the aesthetic benefits of silicone gel. The newly developed IDEAL IMPLANT® is filled completely with saline, a naturally occurring substance in the human body, but uses multiple silicone shells to reduce the sloshing effect which commonly occurs with traditional saline implants. Wrinkling, another aesthetic drawback of traditional saline implants, is addressed by the new implant as well, with a a design which is said to conform better with the chest wall.
This improved saline implant could fill a much needed gap in the world of breast augmentation. Though silicone gel implants have been FDA approved for use in breast enhancement since 2006, and tend to offer a better aesthetic result than traditional saline implants, a recent study conducted by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery shows that saline implants are still used in the majority of breast augmentations. These results indicate that safety issues associated with silicone implants still affect implant choice for both surgeons and patients.
The IDEAL IMPLANT® is currently being tested in 500 women in Texas, Florida and California. Until more studies are completed, however, traditional saline and silicone gel implants are still the available options.
For those considering breast augmentation, Seattle plastic surgeons at The Gallery for Costmetic Surgery offer great information on their website. Or, consult plasticsurgery.org to locate a board certified plastic surgeon in your area.
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