Like any surgery, infections can develop after a successful breast implant. Most infections happen a few days or a week after the surgery. So be extremely careful during that time. Also remember that infections can develop any time after the surgery. Unlike infections on most surgeries, implants related infection is harder to treat because it [...]
You need to be 22 in order to have silicone gel-filled breast implants
As younger and younger women are considering breast implants. We get many questions such as the age limit. The FDA has the following age limits: You need to be 22 in order to have silicone gel-filled breast implants You need to be 18 to get saline-filled breast implants for augmentation However, these are required by [...]
Breast implants are medical devices that are implanted
The age of women who want breast implants is getting younger and younger. Many child bearing age women or mothers who just had babies are considering them. Before you talk to any doctor, be sure you do enough research to find out the pros and cons, the risks of breast implants. To start, breast implants [...]
What exactly is breast implant?
Well, we all hear that a lot in the media. Women of all ages now are talking about breast implants. Girls as young as 18 are considering getting breast implants. But what is it exactly? If you know how it’s done, you probably will think twice about getting one. Keep in mind, breast implants are [...]
Prosthesis alters the size and shape of a woman’s breasts
Breast Implantation is the prosthesis which alters the size and shape of a woman’s breast. ** Before considering a breat implant, get a picture of the breasts. ** Compare the picture taken with ideal breasts picture to differentiate the normal from the abnormal size. ** Sports bra available in various materials can be tried out [...]
“Gummy bear” gel breast implants
The so-called “gummy bear” implants are more cohesive silicone gel-filled breast implants made of a firmer silicone gel filler to help maintain the shape of the implant. At this time, these breast implants are available only through clinical studies being conducted by Mentor and Allergan (formerly Inamed). Source: http://www.fda.gov/
Important factors to consider when deciding getting breast implants
Some important factors to consider include: Breast implants do not last forever. If you decide to get breast implants, you will likely need additional surgeries on your breasts over your lifetime due to complications or unsatisfactory cosmetic outcomes. Many of the changes to your breasts following implantation cannot be undone. If you later choose to [...]
Will the platinum in silicone breast implants harm me?
Platinum is a metal used in the manufacture of the shell and gel components of silicone breast implants. FDA fully evaluated the scientific literature on platinum. Based on the existing literature, FDA believes that the platinum contained in the implant shell and gel is in the zero oxidation state, which poses the lowest health risk. [...]
Potential local breast implant complications
You may need non-surgical treatments or reoperations (including removal of your implant) to treat any of these local complications. Potential local complications include, but are not limited to: . Asymmetry . Inflammation/irritation . Breast pain . Malposition/displacement . Breast tissue atrophy . Necrosis . Calcification/calcium deposits . Nipple/breast sensation changes . Capsular contracture . Palpability/visibility [...]
Key points to consider whether you are undergoing breast augmentation, reconstruction, or revision
Breast implants will not last a lifetime. Either because of rupture or other complications, you will likely need to have the implants removed. You are likely to need additional doctor visits and reoperations because of one or more complications over the course of your life. You are likely to have the implants removed, with or [...]