Breast Implant

treatments

Procedures for breast implants

American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Interesting animation depicts different incision procedures for saline and silicone breast implants. Includes armpit, areola, and under the breast incisions.

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News segments highlights the FDA decision to lift a ban on silicone breast implants in the United States.

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Ins and outs of breast implants

Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery

Get basic information on the components and types of saline-filled and silicone gel-filled breast implants.

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An expert weighs in on the difference between the two types of breast implants. Includes factors to consider in getting breast implants.

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From mechanisms of surgery to risk associated with breast implants, this lengthy article answers many common questions about breast implants.

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self-help

Helpful tool to locate a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. Details questions to discuss with your provider about breast implants.

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Useful aftercare recommendations for women with breast implants. Includes advice for the first 5 years.

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Choosing size

American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery

What size breast implants are right for you? Get tips and techniques for making a wise decision about breast implant size.

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Making a decision

Health Canada

Informative look at issues and concerns a woman should consider before getting breast implants.

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risks

Complications

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Informative look at some of the most common complications associated with saline and silicone breast implants.

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About breast implants

National Research Center for Women & Families

Comprehensive overview of breast implants with information on history, financial costs, risk, and other major concerns.

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Breast implants and cancer

National Cancer Institute

Review findings from the National Cancer Institute Breast Implant Study. Recent evidence regarding breast implants and risk of cancer and mortality.

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Suicide and cosmetic surgery

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Study findings that women with breast implants have an increased risk of suicide compared with women without breast implants.

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Risks of breast implants

Breast Implants 4 You

Details on the various types of risk and complications associated with getting breast implants.

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alternatives

Are there alternatives to breast implants? Scientific review of dietary supplements claimed to be effective for natural breast enhancement.

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Removing breast implants

A Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Resource

View information about the removal of breast implants. Examines reasons, the procedure, recovery, and emotional effects.

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Felisha Griffin
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