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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12.01.06
Posted in Media, News, Press Release at 2:48 pm by admin
BreastImplantsUSA.com conducts exclusive interviews with highly respected plastic surgeons on the recent FDA approval of silicone implants for use in breast augmentation.
CULVER CITY, Calif – BreastImplantsUSA.com conducted exclusive phone interviews with industry recognized board certified plastic surgeons from around the country regarding the FDA approval of silicone implants. The doctors voice the benefits of using silicone implants as opposed to the saline implants that have been in use for years as well as the impact this change will have on the industry and the women who are considering breast augmentation.
“Breast augmentation is an important decision and our patients must have all possible educational resources. Patient education is the core of our website.” said David Phillips, CEO and founder of Breast Implants USA. “The audio interviews allow our patients to hear unrehearsed, real opinions from board certified plastic surgeons. The surgeons have very professional and diverse opinions in reference to the recent approval of silicone implants.” Vice President Adam Lilly adds, “The goal of the audio interviews is to provide patients with the latest information pertaining to the newest developments about silicone breast implants. By conducting these interviews, we hope to equip patients to find a board certified plastic surgeon that best fits their personal desires.”
The articles and interviews found at BreastImplantsUSA.com offer women an invaluable resource in making that critical decision for their breast augmentation surgery. The women will get a better idea if silicone implants are right for them. Dr. Peter J. Capizzi who has been in an ongoing study of silicone implants since 1997, comments in an interview, “Silicone implants are softer, ripple less, and tend to give a more natural result, as patients have commented.”
The all-star breast enhancement surgeons of BreastImplantsUSA.com will continue to offer saline as well as the newly approved silicone implants in their practices. The articles and interviews will educate women on the history and further development of silicone implants and why the FDA banned silicone implants in the first place. In another part of the interview with Dr. Capizzi, he goes on to say that, “…the pre-market analysis and most recent studies have shown that some of the silicone implant models have a less rupture risk than saline” — information that is very important for women who are considering breast augmentation options.
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11.30.06
Posted in Breast Implants USA, Media, News, Surgeons at 2:37 pm by admin
Breast Implants USA
article courtesy Peter J. Capizzi, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Interview with Dr. Peter Capizzi, Board Certified Plastic surgeon serving Charlotte, NC in reference to the recent approval of silicone implants:
Breast Implants USA: What is your viewpoint of the recent approval of silicone implants?
Peter Capizzi MD: This is a giant step for most cosmetic breast surgeons. For 14 years silicone implants have had restricted use and in some respects stifled breast surgery. The silicone implant approval last Friday is a fantastic advancement for cosmetic breast surgery. There are multiple silicone models that are excellent, give a natural shape, and provide a natural feel which for our reconstructive patients was wonderful, and now for our augmentation patients, is excellent.
Breast Implants USA: Are Silicone implants safe?
Read the rest of the article at BreastImplantsUSA.com
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11.27.06
Posted in Breast Implants USA, Media, News at 2:59 pm by admin
Breast Implants USA is THE Source for finding Board Certified Breast Surgeons in the Country.
We recently interviewed Doctors from ALL over the country asking their professional opinions on the recent FDA approval of Silicone Implants.
Dr. Sanjay Grover – Orange County, Newport Beach and Beverly Hills, CA
Dr. Andres Taleisnik - Orange County
Dr. Peter Capizzi – Charlotte and Huntersville, NC
Dr. Barry Cohen – Maryland and Northern Virginia, VA
Dr. Peter Hyans - New Jersey Morris County, NJ
Click on the image above to go to the main page of BreastImplantsUSA or click on this link. You can find the interviews cycling through on the front page, and on the respective doctors’ pages as well.
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