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There are a number of myths in circulation about breast implants. Here are a few: Silicone implants are more dangerous than saline implants. False. While it’s true that the Federal Drug Administration restricted the widespread use of silicone implants, the administration lifted that ban in November or 2006.

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In recent years, more women are choosing to get augmentation surgery. Some undergo revision surgery to correct a previous surgery or to undergo reconstruction surgery while others opt to increase the size of their breast or to give their bust a firmer and more youthful look.

Since their inception in the late 1800s, breast implants “have come a long way, baby.” An almost incredible array of materials was used to make these early prostheses, including such odd elements as rubber, wool and even glass. Nowadays, the two most common types of implants are made from silicone shells filled with silicone gel, or saline (saltwater).

Plastic Surgery Breast Implants Breast Augmentation is the most frequently performed plastic surgery on women in the U.S. today.  Over 300,000 women undergo breast augmentation every year, with the popularity of the procedure ever increasing, especially amongst female body-builders.

Saline-filled breast implants typically have some amount of rippling or wrinkling which is not usually seen with silicone gel breast implants. (although it can still occur) This is particularly evident in women with thin skin and very little breast tissue.

It is necessary to have a complete and thorough understanding of breast augmentation, or breast implants. Your questions and concerns will be discussed during a comprehensive consultation. You will also be provided with informative literature to help you fully understand what breast augmentation surgery entails.

One of the known complications of the use of saline breast augmentation is the lifelong potential of deflation of the implants. Often referred to as rupture or developing a hole in the implant, the term deflation is more appropriate as it occurs without warning as the implant just slowly deflates over hours or days.