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Safety Information of Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:53:55 +0000

Silicone gel-filled breast implants have a silicone outer shell that is filled with silicone gel. They come in different sizes and have either smooth or textured shells. Silicone gel-filled breast implants are approved for breast augmentation in women age 22 or older and for breast reconstruction in women of any age. They are also used in revision surgeries, which correct or improve the result of an original surgery.

Breast implants are not lifetime devices. The longer you have implants, the more likely it is that you will need to have surgery to remove them.

The most frequent complications and adverse outcomes experienced by breast implant patients include capsular contracture, reoperation, and implant removal (with or without replacement). Other common complications include implant rupture, wrinkling, asymmetry, scarring, pain, and infection. In addition, women with breast implants may have a very low but increased likelihood of being diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL).

MRI continues to be the most effective method of detecting silent rupture of silicone gel-filled breast implants. If you have silicone gel-filled breast implants, the FDA recommends that you receive MRI screening for silent rupture 3 years after receiving your implant and every 2 years after that.

Source: The FDA

Breast implants come with risks

admin — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:59:43 +0000

We hear it all the time that breast implants are getting safer and easier. 70-year old grandmoms are getting work done. Young girls are receiving breast implants as high school graduation gifts. So we start thinking that since it’s getting safer, easier, and less expensive, we might all attempt to try. Here’s a catch. We don’t hear all the details and the things that went wrong.

If you surf the Google news everyday, you probably have read a recent article about a 40-year old stay at home mom’s ordeal. Her went in for a small procedule just to reshape her existing implants. Then the next thing she know, she ended up having a unibreast. Do you know what that is, instead of two breasts, she had a large one connected breast. How terrible! After some battle, she finally had them fixed with a reputable expert surgeon.

So if you’re still thinking about it, do your research and don’t go with just any online ads. The cheaper ones might not be the best ones. Also be sure the surgeon is certified and has experiences, lots of it. Ask for references. Just like you would with a plumber. Why not asking for references for your implants!

Are breast implants permanent?

admin — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 02:25:09 +0000

Many people think that breast implants are permanent. The fact is, breast implants do not last forever. Women who got breast implants usually will have them done again with aging or they decide to enlarge again. So if you decide to get breast implants, you will also likely need additional surgeries on your breasts over your lifetime due to rupture, other complications (for example, capsular contracture, breast pain).

There is another risk factor that most women are unaware of. That is unacceptable cosmetic outcomes. Such outcomes can be: asymmetry, unsatisfactory style/size, or wrinkling/rippling. Of course, you don’t hear about these normally. There have been cases where a second implants had to be done to make corrections. Once you decide to put yourself through, any outcomes should be factored in.

Source: FDA

Think very hard before getting breast implants if you’re young

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:22:45 +0000

Breast implants do not last for ever. If you’re young, you need to consider the cost and pain that are associated with breast implants. Unless you desperately need implants, you should reconsider the decision. Some important factors to consider include: Breast implants do not last forever. You will almost certain need additional surgeries on your breasts as you age, or due to complications or unsatisfactory cosmetic outcomes.

You also need to consider that changes done to your breasts usually cannot be undone. In other words, if you don’t like the result of the surgery, you can’t just ask for the implants to be removed. Because you will look awful and your breasts cannot go back to their original size, shape, or look. You may even have permanent dimpling, puckering, wrinkling, or other cosmetic changes.

Source: FDA

Participate in a clinical study for breast implants

admin — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 02:15:48 +0000

It is possible to participate in a clinical study for breast implants to receive a free implants.If you feel that having breast implants will definitely change your life and are willing to take risks, there are companies, U.S. Federal government groups, other government groups, professional societies, and consumer groups involved in breast implant issues.

Information about participation in a clinical study can be obtained from the companies conducting the study. See the company contact information at Breast Implants Resource Groups.

Source: FDA

Women age 50 and older with breast implants should have routine mammograms

admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:46:38 +0000

If you are at the age of 50 or older, and you have breast implants, routine mammograms are recommended. You should also be sure to have these examinations at the recommended regularly scheduled times. Some women who undergo reconstruction will have some breast tissue remaining, and some have all of their breast tissue removed. It is important that a woman with remaining breast tissue continue to have mammography of that breast, as well as of the other breast, to detect breast cancer.

If you are considering getting breast implants after 50, the other serious risk you should consider before getting breast implants is that the implants may interfere with the detection of cancer. And if you already have breast implants, the risk is that breast compression during mammography may cause implant rupture/deflation.

Source: The FDA

Breast implants do not last forever

admin — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 03:51:03 +0000

Unlike some cosmetic surgery that can last a lifetime, breast implants do not last forever. Women are considering getting or getting breast implants at much younger age. If you are considering one for yourself, you need to be aware that you will likely need additional surgeries on your breasts over your lifetime due to rupture and other complications.

Breast implants can have capsular contracture and breast pain. Even with a successful implant, you can still experience unacceptable cosmetic outcomes such as asymmetry, unsatisfactory style and size, and even wrinkling and rippling.

If you are in your 20s, you might want to reconsider this important decision and ask yourself whether you’re ready for all that.

Source: FDA

Can I develop infections after breast implants?

admin — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:09:33 +0000

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 is not part of the normal body tissues. If the infection doesn’t respond to antibiotics, the implants will have to be removed. Once the doctor solves the infection, another implants will need to be placed.

In rare cases, there is a life threatening condition, called toxic shock syndrome, can happen after a breast implant. Symptoms include sudden fever, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, dizziness, and/or sunburn-like rash. You need to see your doctor immediately if you notice any of these.

Source: FDA

You need to be 22 in order to have silicone gel-filled breast implants

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:02:53 +0000

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 the FDA, it doesn’t mean that you should consider them at such young age. There are, many risks associated with breast implants. You could experience breast pain, changes in nipples, and even rupture with deflation for saline-filled implants.

Source: FDA

Breast implants are medical devices that are implanted

admin — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 20:33:56 +0000

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 are medical devices that are implanted either under your breast tissue or under the chest muscle for breast augmentation or reconstruction. If you are still in child bearing age, talk to the doctor about feature breastfeeding problems that might occur. No matter what kind of ads you hear or see, make sure they’re approved by the FDA. Currently there are only two major types of implants: saline-filled and silicone gel-filled.