2 – Surgery / Implant Options

Breast Implants and the FDA

Breast augmentation has been around for a long time already, although in the past, the procedure wasn’t always approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in America. In more recent times, a law was passed which requires all foods, drinks, medical supplies, drugs and etc. to be approved by the FDA before they are [...]

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Breast Augmentation – Implant Pocket Placement

Any woman who is considering a breast augmentation procedure has several things to think about, but one of the most important aspects to think about, has to do with the pocket placement. This is the pocket into which the actually implant will be placed, so of course it will have a direct impact on the [...]

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Breast Augmentation – What Are the Various Incision Types?

When you go for a breast augmentation procedure, there are a number of things to consider. For example, you’ll need to discuss implant placement with the surgeon, and you’ll also want to discuss the various incision options available to you. After all, you don’t want to be left with large unsightly scars to remind you [...]

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Choosing Your Implant Size

Breast augmentation is without a doubt the most talked about cosmetic procedure, at least among women, with thousands of women going under the knife each and every year. While the procedure requires a lot of thought concerning things such as implant placements, incision types, etc. – most women worry primarily about breast implant sizes, bearing [...]

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Breast Implant Procedure

From the perspective of the plastic surgeon, the breast implant procedure can either be very simple or very complex depending on the physical condition of the patient as well as her desired results. The main aim, of course, is to come up with breast implants that look natural to the eyes, feel soft to the [...]

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Gummy Bear Breast Implants

As years go by, manufacturers have refined silicone implants and created a more cohesive and generally better silicone implant version that is popularly known as the Gummy Bear breast implants. What is Gummy Bear? Cohesive silicone or Gummy Bear has recently become the popular choice for breast implant material because of its softer, safer, longer [...]

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Saline Breast Implants

Breast implant surgeries have been performed for more than 40 years. As years go by, improvements and refinement to the techniques and materials involved has made the procedure safer for most women. When it comes to breast implant options, saline breast implants seem to be the inferior alternative to silicone gel breast implants. Thanks to [...]

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Silicone Breast Implants

Silicone breast implants are made from the second most abundant element in the Earth’s crust. Silicone is not only popularly used as breast implant material, but also a popular material for implants used in facial, joint and drainage system reconstruction. Actually, silicone is involved in many bodily functions. It has been the material used in [...]

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Alternatives to Breast Implant Surgery

Having small breasts or flat chest can severely hurt a woman’s confidence. Aside from serving aesthetic reasons, women who are physically attractive are more likely to land jobs or get promoted from their jobs. The truth behind these statements is shown by the ever-growing popularity of surgical breast enhancement. However, just like any other popular [...]

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