Archive | Breast Procedures

I’m aware that it must be all over the internet that the lifespan of a breast implant is 10 years.  And, like all things in medicine, the issue just isn’t that simple.  In short, plastic surgeons use a 10-year period to discuss the risk of needing to go back to surgery for some sort of CONTINUE READING

One of the most important decisions in breast augmentation is the choice of breast implant size. There are many steps to finding a good size, but really the best and most accurate method is to use a real implant to show patients how it will look. In my office patients place real implants on their CONTINUE READING

Because it is not often discussed, most women with considerable breast asymmetry feel that they are alone in their situation.However, I can say that the majority of women I see, regardless of the reason, have a difference in size, shape or position of the breasts from side to side. One of the goals of all CONTINUE READING

There is really no such thing as “poisoning” from silicone.  Over the years there have been extensive studies and research done by respectable universities that show medical grade silicone is nontoxic.  This was following intense debate on the risks associated with silicone and silicone implants, and as a result the topic has been thoroughly examined CONTINUE READING

The FDA has approved silicone breast implants as safe for implantation (in November of 2006) after being off the market for several years due to fears they could be linked to autoimmune disorders, cancer, and other health issues.  These issues were shown in large good studies to be unsubstantiated, and so silicone is once again CONTINUE READING

This is an intensely debated question without a simple answer. Some doctors suggest a rupture may happen in 10-15 years.  Others remind us that for many patients a rupture may never happen.  The FDA cites a rupture rate of about .05% at 3 years.  Because of these figures the implant companies have recommended an MRI CONTINUE READING

On November 17, 2006 the FDA finally approved silicone breast implants for breast augmentation. This was certainly a momentous day for breast augmentation surgery as it allows for women to have this important option when they consider breast enhancement surgery. Certainly there is a lot to talk about regarding the pros and cons of breast CONTINUE READING

I’m aware that it must be all over the internet that the lifespan of a breast implant is 10 years. And, like all things in medicine, the issue just isn’t that simple. In short, plastic surgeons use a 10-year period to discuss the risk of needing to go back to surgery for some sort of CONTINUE READING