silicone breast implants

Quieting the controversy?The study is good news for women who have considered breast augmentation, but were deterred by the controversy concerning their health. In 1992, the use of silicone gel implants was restricted by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. In November of 2006, they were approved for women ages 22 and older. Both of the silicone-implant manufacturers approved by the FDA—Allergan Corp. and Mentor Corp.—must conduct 10-year patient follow-ups for 40,000 women. The National Institute of Medicine According to the National Institute of Medicine, 25 to 40 percent of women who get breast implants end up needing a second operation. Minor complications include wrinkling, asymmetry, implant shifting or rupture. But despite the possibility of additional surgeries plus the cost—which can exceed the cost of the initial implant surgery—the breast enhancements are gaining popularity. In 2003 there were almost 255,000 breast augmentation surgeries, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. That’s nearly twice the number performed in 1998.Saline or silicone