Silicone Breast Implants Banned?
Dear Dr. Wall, I just caught the tail end of a news story on TV discussing a ban on silicone breast implants in France. Out of curiosity, what is the reason for this? Is there a ban on the silicone implants I currently have right now? Thanks.
There is no ban on your FDA-approved gel-filled breast implants placed here in our Shreveport cosmetic surgery practice . It’s a different story, however, for about 40,000 British women and another 30,000 French women who underwent breast augmentation with gel-filled implants made by Poly Implant Prothèse, a French implant manufacturer. Over 1,000 French…
Are Your Breast Implants TICKING TIME BOMBS?
In a single word…..no. It makes for great fiction and TV drama, but there is no real danger that your breast implants are going to explode, suddenly deflate, or cause you any immediate pain or problems. Both clinical studies (and the TV Show Mythbusters) have subjected breast implants to just about everything that could occur …
A Woman's Breast Implant Had to Be Removed After Getting Infected by Salmonella
Form stable breast implants: What you need to know
Made from silicone gel, "gummy bear" implants holds its shape to resemble a real breast.
From breast implants to ice cube trays: How silicone took over our kitchens
One plastic — the one used in breast implants — is particularly well-suited for the kitchen’s extreme temperatures
My upper lip is swollen after Juvederm over silicone. What should I do? (photos)
I told them I need borther lip only because I had silicone, anyway after 4 days this morning I saw it swallowen so bad what should I do
Tip rhinoplasty, rhinoplasty and/or chin implant? (photos)
I have always been really insecure about my nose. I have decided to do something about it. Will I benefit from just getting a tip rhinoplasty or will I...
How Long Before Incision from Breast Augmentation Heals?
I recently had a revision done through crease incision for one side of my breast. Because I have very very thin skin, I am concerned about the breast...
Mold Making Tutorial: Forensics Impressions using Fast Curing Silicone Rubber
This mold making tutorial video demonstrates how Mold Star 16 FAST silicone can be used to take forensic impression evidence. Using Mold Star to mold footpri...
How Skinny Is Too Skinny? Israel Bans ‘Underweight’ Models
Models in Israel will have to maintain a BMI of 18.5 or higher if they want to stay employed. Will policing models’ body weight have any influence on the prevalence of eating disorders?
Why having a Spanish-speaking physician made a difference
A woman shares why she appreciated her breast surgeon’s ability to discuss treatment options in her native language.
How Are MemoryShape® Implants Different than Other Implants?
When women come in for breast augmentation we want them to have options. Dr. Sajjadian offers both saline and silicone gel implants to ensure that each patient’s aesthetic goals can be met. Today, let’s take a look at another implant option available: MENTOR® MemoryShape® breast implants. These implants are a type of silicone implant, but instead of being filled with a liquid gel, they are filled with a cohesive gel. Which implants are right for you? Come talk with Dr. Sajjadian and find…
Can Cheeklift Be Performed with Cheek Implants?
I have malar implants (which span and cover part of my orbital rim, downward to about my mid nose). I'm considering a canthopexy but I hear you need to...
How a defibrillator implant is giving heart patients peace of mind
Steve Hambleton recently received a defibrillator to help him manage an irregular heartbeat. Despite living a healthy and active life, he knows he's at a higher risk of going into cardiac arrest.
What Are the Most Popular Facial Implants?
Facial implants have been gaining in popularity, due to the aesthetic benefits they offer and the fairly non-invasive surgery required to place them.
7 Things Doctors Want You To Know Before You Go Off Birth Control
If you're considering going off birth control — whether you're on the Pill, an implant, or use some other method — you've likely already done some research. However, experts tell Bustle that there are a few aspects of the process that might surprise…
Are Breast Enlargement Creams Effective?
Are you looking for the best way to augment the size of your breasts? Try Naturaful breast enhancement cream.
A Doctor's Vision of What Breast Health Should Be
This is "A Doctor's Vision of What Breast Health Should Be" by Montclair Breast Center on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who…
Birth Control Implant Weight Gain: Fact or Fiction?
Hormonal birth control, like the implant, can cause a number of side effects — but is weight gain one of them? Here's what you need to know.
Breast Diseases and How to Manage
For many women, breast health includes concerns about breast lumps, breast pain or nipple discharge. Join Dr. Maria Rapciak, general surgeon, as she discusse...
Birth Control: Facts About IUDs and Implants
Selecting the right birth control is an important choice. 3 out of 4 women choose long-acting reversible contraception - IUDs and implants. Find out why.
