Myth: Breast implants need to be replaced every 10 years… Women who have breast implants and women who are considering breast implants often wonder about the longevity of the implants and how often they should be replaced. Gossip and theories abound. However, the most current and modern breast implants appear to be quite safe. Breast implants do not need to be replaced unless a problem…
Silicone Breast Implants Silicone breast implants consist of a silicone pouch filled with a silicone material. This silicone material has a gel-like consistency similar to that of a very soft gummy bear of gummy snake and is not a syrup-like liquid. Silicone breast implants tend to look and feel better than their saline counterparts. Controversy surrounded silicone breast implants in the USA when a moratorium…
The choice of whether to use silicone or saline breast implants remains a personal and individual choice for each woman considering breast augmentation. Silicone implants have not been shown to carry increased risks compared with saline breast implants. In fact, the American College of Rheumatology has issued a statement that silicone breast implants are not thought to cause systemic diseases (see associated article). Similarly, the…
Click on the appropriate question below or scroll down on the webpage for answers to Frequently Asked Questions 1. Who is a candidate for breast augmentation? 2. Who should not have a breast augmentation? 3. Should I wait to have a breast augmentation until after childbirth? 4. What are the different types of breast implant incisions and which one should I have? 5. Will breast…
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