Implant Breast

Many people have written me about the safety of silicone gel breast implants and how to decide which type of implant to choose. I am reprinting here one response which I think presents helpful guidelines for women considering breast augmentation or enlargement, or Breast Lift, and trying to decide which breast implant to choose, saline or silicone gel.

There are many factors to think about when deciding whether to have breast enlargement or augmentation. The newer silicone gel breast implants have been approved by the FDA and have been available since January 2007. Many women share your concern about the safety of these new implants for breast augmentation. [...]

So, you’ve been exercising, watching your diet, trying hard to maintain your figure, and you’ve succeeded… except for one small thing: Your once voluptuous breasts have transformed themselves into fat-free deflated skin. Fat free, lean body often results in a fat free chest, as well.

Back when you hated your body’s fat tissue, you failed to realize just how much that fat had to do with your cleavage. You liked your cleavage! It made you feel feminine and sexy, and it filled out your clothes. [...]

The November 17th 2006 Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of the use of Mentor and Allergan (Inamed Corporation) silicone breast implants in the United States has raised many questions among women in Southern California, especially those in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills.

Prospective Los Angeles breast augmentation patients want to know if they can now receive silicone gel-filled breast implants, and if so, what types of silicone breast implants are available? And what are the potential adverse effects or concerns? [...]

The most popular cosmetic surgery today is breast implants. Breast implants may be used to augment a smaller chest or for reconstruction after breast cancer. Before seriously considering breast implants, a person should understand the different types of breast implants and what to expect before, during and after breast implant surgery.

Saline Breast Implants

Most popular type of breast implants in the United States is the saline breast implant. However, saline breast implants are not popular throughout the rest of the world. Saline breast implants are most popular in the U.S. due to the regulations on silicone breast implants. Silicone breast implants have been highly regulated due to rumors and suspicions regarding the health risks surrounding them. [...]