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 [...]
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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. [...]
Saline-Filled Breast Implants
The three types of saline-filled breast implants are as follows: One type is a single lumen implant that is filled during the operation with a fixed volume of saline through a valve. There are no adjustments of the saline volume after the operation. A second type is a single lumen implant that is filled during [...]
Breast Implants Device Description
Breast implants may vary in shell surface (smooth versus textured), shape (round or shaped), profile (how far it sticks out), volume (size), and shell thickness. The primary parts of most breast implants are a shell (otherwise known as the envelope or lumen), a filler, and a patch to cover the manufacturing hole. With respect to [...]
How long do breast implants last?
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 rupture, other complications (for example, capsular contracture, breast pain), or unacceptable cosmetic outcomes (for example, asymmetry, unsatisfactory style/size, wrinkling/rippling). Source: http://www.fda.gov/
How can I participate in a breast implants clinical study?
Information about participation in a clinical study can be obtained from the companies conducting the study. See the company contact information at http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/breastimplants/addsources.html. Source: U.S. Deparment of Health and Human Services
Several ongoing clinical studies of saline and silicone gel-filled breast implants
There are several ongoing clinical studies (i.e., investigational device exemption (IDE) applications) of saline and silicone gel-filled breast implants. These studies include those for the more cohesive silicone gel-filled breast implants manufactured by Mentor and Allergan (formerly Inamed), as well as studies conducted by other manufacturers. These devices are still in research and have not [...]
The age minimum is different for augmentation for saline-filled and silicone gel-filled breast implants?
FDA approved saline-filled breast implants for augmentation in women ages 18 and older. FDA approved silicone gel-filled implants for women ages 22 and older. The age restrictions are different because the risks are different for the two products. For example, silicone gel-filled implants will require frequent MRI monitoring to detect silent rupture (a rupture that [...]
Age limits to get breast implants
Mentor and Allergan (formerly Inamed) saline-filled breast implants are approved for: (1) reconstruction (primary reconstruction and revision-reconstruction) in women of any age and (2) augmentation (primary augmentation and revision-augmentation) in women 18 years or older. Mentor and Allergan silicone gel-filled breast implants are approved for: (1) reconstruction (primary reconstruction and revision-reconstruction) in women of any [...]