Safety Issues Related to Saline and Silicone Implants
Published on February 4, 2010 by Brian JosephDr. Brian Joseph and the staff at Park Avenue Plastic Surgery stand behind the conviction that breast augmentation surgery is one of the safest surgical cosmetic procedures a person can undergo. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tested and studied both saline and silicone implants and found both to be “safe and effective” in breast enlargement or reconstruction procedures.
Some women may be under the impression that saline implants are safer than silicone. The truth is that both are very safe options; however, silicone implants may require more monitoring to ensure that a “silent rupture” has not occurred.
- When saline implants leak, the effects are generally immediate, with the implant deflating as the saline is safely absorbed into the body.
- The thicker, sticky gel that is found in silicone implants will not absorb into the body in the event of a rupture. In fact, there may be no outward signs of the rupture, or the patient may experience other symptoms such as breast distortion, pain or lumps. Untreated, the leaked gel can result in the development of scar tissue, pain or deformity.
Regular MRI exams (every two years) on silicone implant patients can help identify any signs of implant leakage.
Like any surgical procedure, breast augmentation has its own set of risks and complications. By remaining in tune with your body and aware of any inconsistencies, problems can be identified and treated early.
Board-certified Florida cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joseph has an outstanding reputation for educating patients on all aspects of breast enlargement surgery. If you would like to join the ranks of satisfied patients, please complete our “contact us” page for a complimentary breast surgery consultation.
Archives
- October 2024
- August 2024
- May 2024
- February 2024
- October 2023
- April 2020
- March 2020
- November 2019
- October 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- February 2016
- September 2015
- July 2015
- November 2014
- September 2013
- August 2013
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- November 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- February 2011
- December 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- May 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008