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.
News segments highlights the FDA decision to lift a ban on silicone breast implants in the United States.
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.
Saline vs. silicone implants
Mayo Clinic
An expert weighs in on the difference between the two types of breast implants. Includes factors to consider in getting breast implants.
A look at breast implants
Breast Implants
From mechanisms of surgery to risk associated with breast implants, this lengthy article answers many common questions about breast implants.
self-help submit a link
Helpful tool to locate a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. Details questions to discuss with your provider about breast implants.
Yearly advice for breast implants
Breast Implant Safety
Useful aftercare recommendations for women with breast implants. Includes advice for the first 5 years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Risks of breast implants
Breast Implants 4 You
Details on the various types of risk and complications associated with getting breast implants.
alternatives submit a link
Are there alternatives to breast implants? Scientific review of dietary supplements claimed to be effective for natural breast enhancement.
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.


