Silicone Gel Breast Implants
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Breast implants of silicone gel are approved by the FDA.
For years, even the mention of silicone breast implants caused women around the world to fall. Many women still remember when in May the FDA pulled silicone breast implants on the market because of their tendency to rupture. Now, after more than a decade, the FDA approved the use of implants filled with silicone gel.
The reasons for the FDA to study the high resistance of breast implants silicone gel is purely for security reasons. Plastic surgeons like silicone gel implants, not only because they are safe, but because of improvements in silicon and feels completely natural. Dr. Poust participated in two studies for Mentor Silicone Implants and Inamed silicone implants in the last 10 years and therefore has experience with using these silicone gel implants in many patients. These studies were carried out to give the FDA additional data needed before approval of silicone breast implants for general use. Women who have qualified to participate in these studies must meet the following criteria:
• You are a patient and the reconstructive surgery is mastectomy.
• You have revision surgery, and already have saline implants.
• Have a breast lift (Mastopexy) in addition to increasing breast.
• You have a chest wall deformity (pectus excavatum, pectus carinatum, possibly scoliosis).
At that time, it is not necessary to meet the above criteria.
After rigorous scientific review, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the marketing of silicone gel breast implants made by two companies for breast reconstruction in women of all ages and increased breast among women 22 years and older. The products are manufactured by Allergan Corp. (formerly Inamed Corp.) and Mentor Corporation. Mentor Corp. 's implants are silicone gel breast implants MemoryGel called.
During the last decade, many independent studies have been conducted to examine whether breast implants filled with silicone gel are associated with connective tissue disease or cancer. These studies have concluded that there was no convincing evidence that breast implants are associated with one of these diseases.
Now the products have been determined to be safe, the FDA continue to monitor each company to continue asking about 40,000 women in 10 years after receiving the breast implants. It is customary for the FDA to be able to answer some important questions that can only be answered once the product is in broader use. The post-approval studies will be closely monitored by the FDA.
If you want to discuss your options regarding the use of silicone gel-filled breast implants, it is necessary to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who has been approved to carry out improvements in silicone implants. Dr. Poust is one of the plastic surgeon.
Breast implants of silicone gel are pre-filled, unlike the saline implants that are filled once they are placed under the muscle of the patient. In order of Surgeons and the requested size can not be changed. Are more plastic surgeons to make incisions in most cases of breast implants filled with silicone gel-filled saline breast implants, all things being equal.
Procedures for improving breast silicone
The surgical technique used for silicone gel implants will be discussed with you when you meet with Dr. Poust. Silicone breast improvement of approximately two hours. The silicone gel implants are pre-packed and incision may be slightly longer than the saline-filled implants. The bag is made for the implant, as well as saline implants with Dr. Poust fingers so that the risk of rupture of the nerves is reduced. During your consultation at our La Jolla, San Diego or Temecula / Murrieta office and after a thorough examination, Dr. Poust considering all the details of the improvement of silicon, including the size and type of silicone breast implants, which used and their relative advantages. Silicone breast enhancements are performed in our ambulatory surgery center in San Diego under general anesthesia.
What to expect after the procedure increase breast silicone
Bed rest is the order of the day, with plenty of fluids and no aggravation. During the first week, a fastener is installed, and was allowed to shower, maybe as early as two or three days post-op. Initially, the breasts appear to be slightly higher than normal and become inflamed. More than three to six weeks the implant will descend to a more natural position. In addition, the chest feels a bit painful for days. This should reduce very quickly, and by the end of the first week should be very comfortable.
http://www. poustiplasticsurgery. com/ Plastic Surgery San Diego
Dr. Tom Pousti is a La Jolla / San Diego Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon specializing in Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and is dedicated to restoring appearance, self-esteem, function, and quality of life to his patients. After 17 years of extensive medical and surgical training, Dr. Tom Pousti is double board certified in General Surgery as well as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Pousti and his wife Marjan reside in San Diego with their three sons and daughter.


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