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New Silicone Gel Breast Implants
The FDA recently approved a new generation of silicone gel filled breast implants for women who are at least 22 years old. This gives women seeking breast augmentation choices in breast implant type as well as the profile of the implant. Dr. Steven Cohen will be happy to help you understand all of your breast implant choices. Visit our office for a consultation, and you will be able to see and feel both saline and silicone gel filled breast implants.
Below is a comparison of saline and silicone breast implants. More information regarding breast implants can be obtained from the following web sites: www.Inamed.com
, www.Mentor.com
, www.FDA.gov
, www.breastimplantsafety.org
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Silicone
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Saline |
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FDA Approved |
FDA Approved |
Filled with silicone gelHolds together uniformly while retaining a natural give that resembles breast tissue. After decades of research, this new generation of silicone has been found to be biocompatible and reliable. |
Filled with a saline solutionSimilar to the fluid that makes up most of the human body, but a slightly firmer feel than natural breast tissue. Presents no health risk to the patient if ruptured. |
Set fill volumeImplant size is selected prior to surgery. |
Flexible fill volumeAllows the plastic surgeon to adjust the implant volume during the procedure. |
Three profile options available |
Three profile options available |
Two shell surfaces availableSmooth or textured. |
Two shell surfaces availableSmooth or textured. |
Slightly larger incision size with various options for incision placement. |
Smaller incision size with various options for incision placement. |