Cosmetic Surgery

Saline or silicone breast implants for breast augmentation account for the majority of surgical cosmetic procedures done in the United States. The controversy over the safety of using silicone and the possibility of leakage brought about its ban by the FDA in 1992. In 2006, however, the ban was lifted to allow FDA-approved manufacturing of breast implants filled with silicone gel. Research and improvements, along with more clinical studies, are ongoing.

Saline implants are considered the safest on the market. If the implant should rupture, the saline is absorbed into the body without adverse consequences. While recognized as safe in case of rupture, the saline implant is more likely to show ripples than one filled with silicone. A saline-filled implant in a silicone shell is the most common design. Shapes include round or anatomical, in either a smooth or textured shell.

Discuss Silicone Breast Implants with Your Doctor

String implants manufactured from polyurethane were available briefly before the FDA banned their use in the United States. The premise behind the string design was the ability of the polyurethane to absorb bodily fluids, thereby continually increasing in size. This was a type of implant that was used more by those in the adult entertainment industry.

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