Breast Implant

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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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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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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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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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