08.23.07
Posted in Media, News, article at 7:54 pm by bebe
A recent study showed that women who have had cosmetic breast surgery are more likely to commit suicide. Although simply just a corollary, meaning there is no direct relationship between women who get breast implants and suicide, the study does in fact bring up some important issues.
“It appeared there was no excess risk of suicide in the first 10 years after receiving a breast implant,” Lipworth tells WebMD. “But after that, the risk went up and continued to go up. There was a 4.5-fold risk for 10 years after surgery and a sixfold risk for 20 or more years.”
“Nobody is saying that silicon breast implants themselves make women commit suicide, although scientists cannot yet totally rule out that remote possibility, says Louise A. Brinton, PhD, MPH, chief of the hormonal and reproductive epidemiology branch of the U.S. National Cancer Institute”
What the researchers are drawing from the data is that the women who are depressed or are committing suicide were predisposed to psychiatric issues and problems. Many women used cosmetic surgery as a vehicle to meet their physical needs but have ended up unsatisfied or more distraught at the outcome. Which is in effect the opposite to what cosmetic surgery does for most women. Most women find increased self esteem and confidence and a new spark in life.
“What our data suggests to us is there is a subset of women choosing to get cosmetic breast implants who have psychiatric illness prior to implantation. This results in high risk of unnatural cause of death — suicide and deaths related to alcohol dependence and drug abuse,” says Lipworth, an assistant professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn.
So do breast implants cause suicide? Of course not. There is no solid evidence of silicone toxicity or that any part of the surgery results in a chemical imbalance in the system. If there are problems that result from the surgery, they were most likely a part of the person to begin with - before the surgery.
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06.28.07
Posted in My Plastic Surgeon USA, News, article at 9:21 pm by bebe
A new liposuction technique has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This new procedure is less invasive and uses, instead of a vacuum, a laser.Some doctors say that this laser liposuction is better and safer than the traditional surgery.
By using a local anesthetic, doctors insert a small tube with a laser under the skin, and as the laser probe comes into contact with the targeted fat cells, it melts away the fat and then is drained from the body.
The benefits are that there is minimal bruising and swelling afterwards and doctors say the incision is so small, there’s no need for stitches.
However, the new procedure isn’t for everybody.
The ideal candidate for the laser system is best or targeting small and stubborn fat deposits in otherwise healthy people, and should not be used to address obesity.
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03.07.07
Posted in Breast Implants USA, Community, article at 1:35 pm by admin
What information should I obtain for my records?
If you are going to be fitted with a breast implant, there are several important items of information you should have for your personal records prior to your surgery.
* Patient information sheet for women considering breast implants: You may obtain this from your doctor.
* Manufacturer’s sticker: A copy of the sticker identifies the brand of the implant you will receive, its size and the manufacturer’s lot number. This data should be part of your personal medical record. It will be useful if you should have problems following surgery or seek care from another health care provider.
* Package insert: You should also receive a copy of the manufacturer’s package insert for the breast implant you will receive. Each package insert contains important information about the precautions to be taken and the risks associated with the specific brand of implant. You should use this insert as a basis for discussion about the surgery with your doctor, and keep it for future reference.
* Informed consent form: This must be signed prior to surgery. It is advisable well in advance of your surgery to obtain from your doctor a copy of the informed consent form so that you may better understand the risks involved and ask questions. This should be kept as part of your records.
* Insurance coverage: Some insurance companies reimburse breast cancer patients for the costs of breast reconstruction after mastectomy including the cost of breast implants. In general, insurance companies do not cover costs associated with breast augmentation. Many insurance companies do not cover explantation. Before surgery, be sure to get in writing answers from your insurance company to these questions: Does my policy cover the costs of the implant surgery, the implant, the anesthesia, and other related hospital costs? To what extent?
Does it cover removal and/or replacement of the implants if this becomes necessary? To what extent?
Does it cover the cost of detecting or treating a complication as a result of either the implant or the reconstruction? To what extent?
How can a woman find out what kind of implant she has?
This information should be in her medical records. She can contact the hospital or facility where she had the surgery, or ask her surgeon. Women with implants who want this information should seek it as soon as possible, because physicians and hospitals do not keep medical records indefinitely.
How long will my implants last?
Implants age over time and may need to be replaced. Although your implant may last for many years, you should not expect it to last indefinitely.
Should I tell other doctors in the future about my implants?
Yes. Whenever you give a medical history, be sure to inform the doctor that you have breast implants, just as you should tell him or her about other previous surgical procedures.
What is the proper way of examining my breasts?
Like all women, those with breast implants should perform regular breast self-examinations and have regular examinations by their health care provider trained in breast examination. For women with breast implants, these examinations take on added importance because they can help to reveal complications that might be due to the implants. Women with implants should examine their breasts each month so they can detect changes. For women who menstruate, the best time to examine the breasts is two or three days after the menstrual period ends, when the breasts are least likely to be tender or swollen. Women who no longer menstruate should examine their breasts at the same time each month.
To examine your breasts, first stand in front of a mirror and look for anything unusual, such as changes in the shape or appearance of your breasts or nipples. Then lie down on your back to allow for a better examination of tissue which flattens and spreads out for deeper palpation.
With your right arm raised above your head, use the flat surface of your fingertips of your left hand to feel your right breast. Move your fingers in one of three ways: in a circular motion in a clockwise fashion; in strips (like mowing the lawn); or in a radiant pattern. Feel around the breast to feel for any unusual lump, swelling, or mass under the skin of your right breast.
You should also feel for any swelling of glands or lumps in your armpit. Follow the same procedure for the left breast, (using the right hand to examine the left breast, with the left hand raised above the head).
Pay particular attention to changes in the firmness, size, or shape of your breasts. Be attentive to pain, tenderness, or color changes in the breast area, or any discharge or unusual sensation around the nipple. Any of these changes should be reported promptly to a physician, as should any other concerns about your breasts.
Do I need to get regular mammograms?
Women with breast implants who are in an age group where routine mammograms are recommended should be sure to have these examinations at the recommended intervals. (Those who have had breast cancer surgery on both breasts should ask their doctors whether mammograms are still necessary.) But women should be aware that breast implants may interfere with the detection of cancer and that mammograms do not detect implant ruptures or leakage.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been approved by FDA for detecting rupture or leakage of an implant. FDA has not been presented with data showing the effectiveness of other methods, such as ultrasound or computed axial tomography (CAT) scans, when used to detect rupture or leakage. You should discuss the best method of detection of rupture or leakage with your doctor.
Is there a test to detect silicone in the body or to determine whether an individual is sensitive to silicone?
There is no FDA-approved, standardized test to detect silicone in the body. Determining that silicon or silicone is present in body fluids does not indicate whether a person is sensitive to these substances or at risk for any specific disease. (Silicon is an element that is one component of silicone and is one of the most abundant elements on the earth. Everyone is exposed to silicone.)
Some researchers reportedly have developed a test that can detect antibodies to silicone in blood. However, the validity of the test is controversial. Even if such antibodies were detected, the significance would be unclear. Antibodies to silicone would not necessarily indicate that silicone is harmful, or that a person would necessarily have an adverse reaction to it. Some researchers have also reportedly developed a test to detect if a woman’s immune system is sensitive to silica, a constituent of silicone breast implants and reportedly a breakdown product of silicone gel. The validity of this test also has been questioned, and it is not clear at this time whether the results of this test have clinical significance. FDA has not approved for general marketing any tests to determine silicone in the body, or to determine whether a woman’s immune system is sensitized to any constituent of silicone breast implants.
Even if simple techniques to detect silicone were available, they might not be useful in detecting a rupture, because small amounts of silicone ordinarily bleed even from intact implants. Further, since silicone is found in food and many other products, including commonly used medicines and cosmetics, the tests would not easily determine whether the silicone came from the implant or another source.
Some researchers have also reported that a test called the Anti-Polymer Antibody Assay may be used to distinguish among women with implants who have signs and symptoms of disease ranging from mild to severe. However, the biologic basis for the assay has not been established. The test remains to be validated by additional studies and, at this time, the clinical significance of the test results remains unclear.
Should a woman have her breast implants removed?
If a woman is experiencing symptoms that may be related to her implants, she should contact her physician or surgeon in order to discuss the best course of action. This discussion should include the recognition that the cosmetic results of explantation may be unsatisfactory to some women.
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02.13.07
Posted in Breast Implants USA, Community, News, Press Release, article at 12:37 pm by admin
By allowing women to search online throughout an extensive database of hand picked board certified plastic surgeons, BreastImplantsUSA.com offers a private and secure method for bringing women and the right doctors together.
CULVER CITY, CALIF – February 13, 2007 – BreastImplantsUSA.com has been making it progressively easier for women to find Board Certified breast augmentation surgeons on the internet. Women can search for doctors in their area, read articles, discuss specific topics and concerns, view before and after photos of various procedures and patients, and can contact the doctors all from one website.
“To find a plastic surgeon, we wanted to make it as user friendly as possible,” said David Phillips, President and CEO of BreastImplantsUSA.com. “This is why patients can search by state, city, zip code, the plastic surgeon’s name, practice and more. The goal of the site is to educate patients on plastic surgery and make it as easy as possible for our patients to find their board certified plastic surgeons.”
Searching for the perfect breast augmentation surgeon is a crucial and very important process. BreastImplantsUSA.com only lists Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and maintains a limited number of spots narrowing down the woman’s choice to only the top doctors in her area.
The decision to have breast augmentation surgery is a very critical and time consuming process. Finding information on the internet about breast augmentation can be frustrating. Poor research and guidance can lead to bad decisions with equally bad results. By offering women one complete portal of resources, a pool of readily available doctors who have well trained staff members to answer questions and concerns those women may have about the procedure, BreastImplantsUSA.com aids women with gaining the confidence they need.
“Our work doesn’t start with the operation; it starts with the consultation,” says Dr. Scott Miller of San Diego. “It’s important to plan carefully and work meticulously, so you get results that are both natural looking and long lasting.”
To search for the right board certified plastic surgeon in your area visit http://www.breastimplantsusa.com.
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BreastImplantsUSA.com is a reliable source for breast implants information and is home to a selective roster of board certified breast augmentation surgeons for women to choose their doctors from. Over the year BreastImplantsUSA.com has increased its readership and doctor membership ten-fold.
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02.05.07
Posted in Breast Implants USA, Community, article at 11:08 am by admin
Despite the recent approval of silicone implants by the FDA, many women are still skeptical about getting silicone implants.
There may be an alternative however. Cohesive gel implants - or gummy bear implants as they are called due to their structure have been shown to be safer and reduce the risk of connective tissue diseases related to silicone implant ruptures.
They’re called gummy bears because when they are split or ruptured, they retain the shape, much like a gummy bear or a fruit snack would if you were to cut them into pieces, resulting in no leakage of silicone into the system.
Cohesive gel implants also feel more like natural breasts compared to saline filled implants.
So if you’re still not sure on whether or not to pursue silicone gel implants, keep cohesive gel implants in mind, and also remember that there is no conclusive evidence that the rupturing of silicone breast implants directly leads to connective tissue diseases and any other complications that have been associated with silicone implants in the past.
You can always visit http://www.breastimplantsusa.com for more information.
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02.02.07
Posted in Breast Implants USA, Community, article at 2:12 pm by admin
One of the decisions a doctor and a patient has to make during the breast augmentation process is deciding on which surgical procedure is right for the patient.
The sub-glandular procedure is when the implant itself is placed over the pectoral muscle right underneath the breast tissue.
There are several advantages and disadvantages to a sub-glandular placement.
First of all, the implants are very easy to insert. Most if not all surgeons can do this procedure with relative ease. In most cases there is less recovery time associated with this placement; mainly because there is no incision to the muscles - only to the skin and breast tissue.
With sub-glandular placement woman can opt for larger implants. Especially those desiring distinct cleavage. The look is easily attained with a sub-glandular placement and is used specifically when the breasts are naturally wider spread apart - as opposed to women who have natural cleavage with breasts closer together.
Sub-glandular placement is not without its disadvantages however.
Two distinct visual artifacts can result from this placement. Rippling and capsule contracture are found more common in this placement. Rippling is when the implant sets with the scar tissue and pulls down on the tissue and skin (due to gravity and healing); the extreme resulting in “ripples” on the outside of the breast. Imagine an orange beginning to over ripe and start to wrinkle and ‘deflate’ a bit. Capsule contracture happens when the scar tissue begins to grow around the implant and set the implant into place but sets it in a disproportional position, making the implants and resulting breasts look crooked, or lop-sided or in extreme cases, being totally placed away from the breast.
The other downside to sub-glandular breast augmentation is that it can be attributed to the ‘fake’ look. Women seeking natural looking breasts may not want this procedure, sub-glandular placement has a very defined and rounded appearance.
Regardless, you should always do proper and extensive research on your breast augmentation endeavor. Most importantly aside from being properly educated, always, make sure your doctor is Board Certified. You will find only Board Certified Plastic Surgeons on Breast Implants USA.
http://www.breastimplantsusa.com
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01.19.07
Posted in Breast Implants USA, Community, News, article at 1:32 pm by admin
Very Important!
Any doctor that you are considering for your breast augmentation, breast enlargement, breast revision, breast enhancement surgery should be Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc.
The Mission Statement of The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. is to promote safe, ethical, efficacious plastic surgery to the public by maintaining high standards for the education, examination, certification, re-certification and maintenance of certification of plastic surgeons as specialists and sub-specialists.
How do you know if the doctor you are considering is Board Certified? Well you can always check the official American Board of Medical Specialties‘ website and search for a doctor.
http://www.abms.org/
You can also look for the logos of other organizations, such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). These organizations require that their members be Board Certified.
Also, all doctors listed with BreastImplantsUSA.com are Board Certified. In fact, it is a requirement, a strict policy that is upheld in maintaining the integrity and quality of not only BreastImplantsUSA.com but of its doctors as well.
Remember Board Certification is not an option; it is a requirement!
http://www.breastimplantsusa.com
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01.08.07
Posted in News, Surgeons, article at 12:56 pm by admin
Dr. Sanjay Grover, a featured Breast Augmentation Surgeon of BreastImplantsUSA.com is featured in the Winter-Spring 2007 issue of New Beauty, the world’s most unique beauty magazine.
In addition to doing breast augmentations Dr. Sanjay Grover also specializes in many other forms of cosmetic plastic surgery. He is Board Certified as required of all doctors on BreastImplantsUSA.com and has two offices, one in Newport Beach, CA and Beverly Hills California.
“Dr. Sanjay Grover has been refreshing faces and beautifying bodies at his upscale Southern California practice for over 7 years. The aesthetic surgeon artfully blends the most current surgical techniques with the latest technologies to give his patients beautiful, rejuvenated results which are natural in appearance.”
Dr. Sanjay Grover’s BreastImplantsUSA.com page
http://www.breastimplantsusa.com
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12.15.06
Posted in News, article at 10:31 am by admin
INAMED Corporation (NASDAQ:IMDC), a global healthcare company, today provided an update with respect to certain of its silicone gel-filled breast implant regulatory activities and clinical studies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently reviewing the company’s responsive gel implant and its cohesive gel implant (BioDimensional(TM) Style 410 Matrix) premarket approval applications (PMAs).
Press Release
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–July 18, 2005–INAMED Corporation (NASDAQ:IMDC): Company modified its responsive gel implant PMA by:
- Separating data for round and Style 153 investigational devices
- Including 10-12 year European rupture prevalence data
- Company ends availability of Style 153 for U.S. clinical studies
- Company in final discussions with FDA for expanding access to BioDimensional(TM) Style 410 Matrix cohesive gel implant to supplant Style 153 breast implant
- Company intends to update its Style 410 PMA to include 3-year follow-up data and new 5-9 year European rupture prevalence data
INAMED Corporation (NASDAQ:IMDC), a global healthcare company, today provided an update with respect to certain of its silicone gel-filled breast implant regulatory activities and clinical studies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently reviewing the company’s responsive gel implant and its cohesive gel implant (BioDimensional(TM) Style 410 Matrix) premarket approval applications (PMAs).
After consideration of the outcome of the April 2005 FDA Advisory Panel meeting and in consultation with the FDA, the company modified its responsive gel PMA by separating data for eight round and the shaped Style 153 investigational devices. This PMA modification also included new 10-12 year European data for these styles.
Continue reading this silicone implant history article…
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12.12.06
Posted in News, article at 3:34 pm by admin
Silicone Implant History - FDA: 2005 Silicone Breast Implants FDA Hearings - BreastImplantsUSA.com Articles
Plastic Surgery Societies Applaud FDA Panel Recommendation That Mentor’s Silicone Breast Implants Be Approved With Conditions
For Immediate Release: April 13, 2005
Press Release
GAITHERSBURG, MD – The FDA advisory panel’s 7-2 vote on April 13, 2005 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 after the FDA restricted access to the silicone implants because of safety concerns.
“We are pleased that the panel based its decision on scientific evidence, not on special interests, emotion or anecdotes,” said James Wells, MD, ASPS past president. “The comments by Josh Levine, Mentor’s CEO, during his summation confirm Mentor’s long-term commitment to safety. This should go a long way to assure the FDA and the public that the panel’s recommendation is prudent and sound…”
Read the rest at BreastImplantsUSA.com’s Articles Section
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