Is getting breast implants safe?

Question

How old do you have to be to get breast implants?

Answer 1

Yes: Generally speaking. Seek your cosmetic surgery procedures by a proficient cosmetic or plastic surgeon.

Answer 2

Yes: As with all surgery, there are some risks with having an operation. However, breast augmentation is a very safe procedure. I recommend you see a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to discuss in more detail.

Answer 3

Expertly placed, yes: Present generation cohesive gel implants are among the most-studied medical devices in the entire marketplace, and have been exhaustively scientifically shown to have no cause and effect relationship with any cancer, autoimmune illness, etc. Expert placement by an abps-certified plastic surgeon reduces the risk of poor result or re-do surgery! safe-yes! foolproof, no--so see an expert!

Answer 4

Yes but not carefree: Breast implants, like any other surgical procedure should be performed by an experienced individual in a patient who has been informed of the risks, alternatives and benefits. Implants require care and maintenance including regular follow ups and routine breast cancer screening as in any other female. Other alternatives such as fat transfer do exist and may be considered as alternatives.

Answer 5

Breast implants safe: Yes, they are very safe. But they do have risks associated with them, just as any device or surgical procedure does. Be sure to see a surgeon who is certified by the american board of plastic surgery.

Answer 6

Safety: Breast implants are safe but not without risks such as the risk of the need for further surgery. They are not forever. The surgery can be designed to minimize the potential need for further surgery, but that need cannot be eliminated.

Answer 7

Yes: Breast augmentation with saline and silicone gel breast implants is very safe. When choosing a plastic surgeon to perform your breast augmentation , make sure they are board certified. A good place to look for a plastic surgeon in your area is to go to www.Plasticsurgery.Org. Information on breast augmentation, and multiple plastic surgery procedures can be found.

Answer 8

Implants are safe: Breast implants are extremely safe and have been used for approximately 50 years. They all will have to be changed out in time at some point. Also radiologists are quite good now at reading mammograms in patients with implants plus they use ultrasound and MRI to achieve cancer screening "surveillance" for women with breast implants.

Answer 9

Yes- w/ a BC- PS!: Breast implants are among the most studied medical devices ever by the fda. They have been shown to be safe and not related to the systemic concerns of the 70s/80s. Each generation of implant improves its shell /type of implant material making it longer lasting. Plastic surgeons no longer recommend routine replacement. Mris are required at 3 years and every 2 after. See a board certified ps!

Answer 10

Safe, I believe: This topic has been deabted and there are many stories on the internet about silicone implants and the lawsuits of the early 1990's. I believe, based on the information the fda has reviewed, that silicone implants are safe and would have no problem if my wife, mother or sister wanted to have silicone implants.

Answer 11

Implants are Safe: Breast implants are some of the most widely studied medical device in human history. From 1992 to 2006, silicone breast implants were temorarily pulled from the market, and over 80, 000 woman participated in studies of implant safety. The fda concluded that implants were safe. In 2009 the eu stated no association between implants and carcinoma, or any metabolic, immune, or allergic discord exists.

Answer 12

Safe Breast Aug: Yes, breast augmentation is a safe procedure. Silicone implants are also back on the market after extensive research to show that these are safe as well. There are risks to any procedure, however, and these should be discussed thoroughly with your plastic surgeon.

Answer 13

Yes.: Breast implants are the most studied device that surgeons place in a patients body. The institute of medicine study and over 400 peer reviewed studies all show that implants are safe. If they were not, we would not put them in. Best to speak with your board certified plastic surgeon. He/she will answer your questions. http://www.jjrothmd.com/procedures/breast-augmentation.

Answer 14

Ok: Surgery is generally not too risky, but long term issues are contoversial

Answer 15

Breast implants safe: Breast implants are one of the most tested medical devices in the US and World. Breast implants in the US are very safe with a low risk of complications when performed by a Board Certified Plastic surgeon. Unfortunately may patients shop for breast implants based on price and end up with poor cosmetic results or worse. Make sure your surgeon is a board certified Plastic surgeon.Find at ASPS.org

Answer 16

Safety of implants: Breast implants are very safe. Complications from breast augmentation surgery are uncommon. FDA approved implants are either saline-filled, which the body absorbs naturally in case of a puncture, or silicone-gel filled, which is the second generation of silicone-filled implants. In case of a punctured silicone-gel implant the silicone is made so that it remains in place even if punctured.

Answer 17

Yes: I generally have my patients wait at least four weeks before restarting exercise after augmentation. After 6 weeks, I have no restrictions on their activity.

Answer 18

Exercise and Implant: Yes it is safe to exercise with breast implants. Generally you are asked to avoid strenuous activity for 6 weeks after surgery, but after that you are free to return to normal activities.

Answer 19

Absolutely: I recommend that you resume exercise 6 weeks after breast augmentation surgery and wear a sports bra when running. http://www.dassmd.com/breast-augmentation/index.html.

Answer 20

Yes.: Most patients are able to return to “full activity” several weeks after breast augmentation surgery. There are some exercises, such as push-ups, bench press etc. Which may be best delayed for several months. Best wishes.

Answer 21

Of course : Surgeons will vary in their recommendations and there willbe some difference based in tech issues and implant location. Typically many exercises are permitted by 3 weeks with unrestricted activity by 3 months. However under the muscle implants may be distorted by certain exercises and you may want to avoid these. For a description, see the video below: http://youtu.Be/ukljd3dqk3u.

Answer 22

Definitely: If your implants are behind the muscle you may or may not notice a small decrease in the strength of your pec muscles. Unless you are a competitive bodybuilder this should not be an issue.

Answer 23

Please Do!: Normal exercise is unlikely to cause any problems with breast implants.

Answer 24

Abolutely: Just as soon as your plastic surgeon gives you the green light following your best augmentation surgery you are good to go. Best wishes!

Answer 25

Yes: Breast implants have been implanted in millions of women worldwide including professional athletes with no loss of muscle strength. Implants placed underneath the muscle layer may require a longer period of protracted chest wall exercise than implants placed above the muscle, but in general once healing is complete implants should not interfere with your activities.

Answer 26

Generally safe: Breast augmentation is generally a safe procedure. Like any other surgery there are risks of complications including bleeding, infection, breast symmetry, capsullar contracture, and implant rupture.

Answer 27

Implants are safe: Breast implants are one of the most well studied medical devices the fda has ever approved. The silicone implant scare in the 80's was not founded on science, but hysteria. The truth is, breast implants are very safe. That being said, any surgery has risks, and the general risks of breast implants and the surgery to place them are an important conversation that you should have with your surgeon.

Answer 28

Many: There are many risks involved in breast implant surgery. Those associated with the surgery, and later complications of breast implant rupture or capsular contracture. This should be a conversation you have with a board certified plastic surgeon. Even with risks the vast majority of breast implant recipients are happy.

Answer 29

Few: Like all surgery there is a risk of infection or bleeding, but this is extremely low. I have had one infected implant in over 15 years in practice. There are also risks from anesthesia but these are rare. Implants themselves have risks of contracture or hardening, and malpositioning. Overall a very low risk surgery.

Answer 30

Like any surgery...: ...Infection, bleeding etc. Also, more specific to breast aug are: capsular contracture, displacement, asymmetry, loss of feeling, etc.

Answer 31

More surgeries: I agree with dr. Sisto. I would add that breast implants may make mammograms more difficult and require special views. After implant surgery there is significant risk of secondary surgery on the breast do to implant problems such as rupture, contracture, displacement, asymmetry, and subsequent procedures are usually not covered by insurance.

Answer 32

Other problems: Women ill from breast implants fall into several categories including silicone toxicity (rare and due to hla types), chemical toxicity (common) and biotoxicity (common). Also low grade infection due to biofilms. Immune, endocrine, and neurological problems also occur due to toxicity. See www.Thenakedtruthaboutbreastimplants.Com.

Answer 33

Colonization : There is a big difference between colonization ( presence of bacterial on a surface or tissue) va active infection. Both processes may cause disease. For example there are bacteria in your mouth that are not causing infection. However prolonged presence may cause plaque. Unless active infection is present we do not generally recommend antibiotics.

Answer 34

FDA POSITION: You may also want to review the fda position statement on this subject: http://www.Fda.Gov/medicaldevices/productsandmedicalprocedures/implantsandprosthetics/breastimplants/default.Htm.

Answer 35

Many: Deflation, contracture, loss of nipple sensation, malposition, drug reaction, infection, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolus, death, scarring, poor cosmetic result, extrusion. Practically speaking the first three are the most likely with everything else farr less common.

Answer 36

Speak with Surgeon: Bleeding, infection, need for more surgery, damage to surrounding structures, imperfect cosmesis, implant displacement, scar, wound healing problems, breast sensation changes, capsular contracture, breast tissue thinning, and other unforseen consequences.

Answer 37

Yes: Silicone breast implants are proven to be safe and effective, according to the fda.

Answer 38

Yes: The silicone breast implant safety profile has been studied extensively by the fda and deemed to be safe for reconstructive (and aesthetic/cosmetic uses). The fda recommends an MRI after the third year and then every two years after that for routine surveillance.

Answer 39

FDA POSITION: You may also want to review the fda position statement on this subject: http://www.Fda.Gov/medicaldevices/productsandmedicalprocedures/implantsandprosthetics/breastimplants/default.Htm.

Answer 40

Yes: Silicone breast implants have been shown to be safe in many recent studies. The fda has approved these implants for all patients as long as you are 22 years of age or older. There are a few other exceptions but in general, these implants are very safe and are a great alternative to saline implants.

Answer 41

The FDA says Yes!!: The fda lifted the moratorium on silicone breast implants for cosmetic surgery in 2006. They have always been available throughut the rest of the world and are the most popular choice for breast augmentation.

Answer 42

Yes: Breast implants are the most studied device that surgeons place in a patient's body. The institute of medicine study and over 400 peer reviewed studies all show that implants are safe. If they were not, we would not put them in. It's best to speak with your board certified plastic surgeon. He/she will answer your questions. http://www.jjrothmd.com/procedures/breast-augmentation.

Answer 43

Silicone implants: Silicone breast implants were FDA approved in 2006. After the 1992 hysteria the Institute of Medicine wrote a "white paper" in 1999 stating that there was no causal relationship between silicone implants and diseases. There will always be "horror stories" online, but I find my breast augmentation patients with silicone (and saline) implants tend to be very happy.

Answer 44

Safe and Wonderful: Good afternoon! There was some concern in the 1990s that silicone gel breast implants were causing some connective tissue and autoimmune diseases if they ruptured. Multiple subsequent studies have proven that these concerns were unfounded. Silicone gel breast implants have been on the US market for unrestricted use since 2006- and millions of women are currently enjoying them.

Answer 45

Yes: Silicone implants are generally safe, and the FDA once again agrees (since 2006). (http://www.cosmeticsurg.net/blog/2006/11/19/fda-approves-silicone-breast-implants/)

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