Question: Is it true that Silicone breast implants are safe?
Answer: The short answer is yes. Silicone breast implants that are FDA approved since the lifting of the moratorium in 2006 are safe. The real issue is whether you are a good candidate for breast enlargement with either saline or silicone gel breast implants. Typically women who are in good health and who have either not had breast development (congenital Micromastia) or had normal breasts but saw them disappear after pregnancy or lactation or weight loss are excellent candidates for considering breast augmentation. The key is to come in to see […]
The FDA convened a panel to study the long term results of Silicone breast implants in Gaithesburg, Virginia on August 30 and 31st. The FDA published a white paper in June 2011 stating that silicone breast implants are safe.
Laurie Casas, MD, a past-president of ASERF, testified before the FDA: “We strongly believe that a woman’s right to choose breast implants is paralleled by her right to be fully informed of both the risks and the benefits of breast implant surgery.”
To further discuss whether breast augmentation with silicone or saline breast implants is right for you, call (847-657-6884) for a complimentary […]
Question: I just saw a report about the PIP silicone breast implants from France. Are those implants here in the US, and are they the same ones that Dr. Casas may have used on me?
Answer: French Investigators found that the (now defunct) company called Poly Implant Protheses (PIP) were using inferior quality silicone, not medical–grade quality, and that more than 1,000 women in France have had one or two implants break.
Dr. Casas has never used PIP products. PIP saline and silicone were actually taken off the US market years ago and have not been available. Dr. Casas is well aware […]
Q. How do I know what breast implants to pick for my breast augmentation?
A. Excellent question!
First, I recommend consulting a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in aesthetic breast surgery. It is essential that you partner with an expert for this procedure as there are many components to an excellent outcome.
8 Tips to Help You Know How to Choose Breast Implants
Choose your plastic surgeon with care and then google him or her. Be sure he or she is board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS).
Your aesthetic plastic surgeon should be able to present guided options for breast […]
The breast implants’ approval by the FDA was not fine-print free. Women must weigh the impact, and costs, of follow-up care.
By Melissa Healy, Times Staff Writer November 27, 2006
The days before Thanksgiving are typically quiet in the offices of plastic surgeons. But a long-awaited decision to approve silicone breast implants for women older than 22 prompted a flurry of excited calls and inquiries last week from prospective patients.
The giddy welcome may not last. Even as the two U.S. manufacturers of silicone implants gleefully projected a surge in demand for their products, physicians began poring over the fine print of […]
Question: I’ve heard that breast implants have to get replaced every 10 years, is that true and why?
Answer: This is not true. Breast implants do not need to be replaced every 10 years. However, saline and silicone implants do deflate slightly over time and replacement may be something some women consider. At 10 years the rates are about 10 percent for saline and 15 percent for silicone.
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Question: What are the different types of implants available and which are the most natural looking?
Answer: There are two types of implants: Saline Implants and Silicone. Both implants are available in a number of variations to best fit what your looking for.
Saline and Silicone Implants alterations:
Width: Figure out exactly what width correlates to desired cleavage
Volume: Pin-point which cup size would suite you
Projection: How much will stick out from your chest
Deciding which implant would be the most natural looking depends on your body type. The characteristics of your chest muscles and ribs, along with breasts, height and weight are key factors […]
Breast augmentation surgery is a transformative procedure that enhances a woman’s breasts, providing a youthful and elegant appearance that celebrates femininity and creates a voluptuous figure. This procedure can help women feel more comfortable and confident in their bodies.
Choosing the appropriate breast implant size is crucial for achieving natural-looking results and ensuring that the new breasts fit well with your lifestyle and activities. The right size should complement your body shape and align with your personal goals.
Understanding Breast Implant Sizes
Understanding the dimensional characteristics of breast implants is essential for choosing the right option for you. Three critical measurements define the […]
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I have had man boobs for as long as I can remember. I’m 34 and I finally got up the nerve to ask my primary care doctor for some names. That’s how I found Dr. Laurie Casas, among others. Once I saw her there was no need to look further. She reviewed all my options and discussed my case with my primary care physician. We decided to go with a combination procedure to remove the breast tissue lump on each side […]
Breast Augmentation Advancements
Breast augmentation has long passed the test of time for safety and efficacy. Yet, the plastic surgery community has made technique modifications as well as product improvements to provide beneficial advancements to women interested in breast enhancement with breast implants. Let’s check out what you may not know.
1. Between 1991-2006, women only had saline breast implants available to them unless they required breast reconstruction or they had already had silicone
implants placed. Since 2006, silicone implants have been available to women over 22 for breast augmentation.
Women 18-22 years old can only choose saline implants.
2. There are thousands of […]
