Category Archives: Breast Implants

Recent years have seen a lot of growth in the field of cosmetic and plastic surgery treatments. For the past three years, there has been steady industry-wide rise in popularity and 2012 has continued this trend. Overall, the plastic surgery industry saw a 5% growth in 2012, despite a decline in surgical procedures. Non-invasive procedures, …

While the newest generation of breast implants have been available in FDA-approved clinical studies for almost 12 years, until recently, most patients had limited knowledge of these devices and what they offer women seeking breast augmentation, reconstruction or breast implant revision. As of February, 20, 2013, Allergan received FDA approval for its style 410 implant. …

In the world of medicine, technology and medical devices advance at a rapid pace. Many of the surgical instruments of yesterday have given way to newer, state-of-the-art equipment. Despite the amazing advances in medical technology, one tool of the plastic surgeon has remained for 50 years now: the silicone breast implant. Although the implant itself …

Before making the decision to have breast augmentation in Oregon, a woman has a lot to consider. Many women spend a lot of time thinking about what the right size breast implant would be ideal for them going into their breast surgery, or what the surgery and recovery process might be like. One area that …

AITHERSBURG, MD – The FDA advisory panel’s 7-2 vote today to recommend to the FDA that Mentor’s silicone breast implants be approved with conditions is applauded by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the two largest plastic surgery membership organizations. This recommendation comes 13 years …