The Impact of Silicone
The Impact of Silicone
May 31, 2007 -
ASPS Member Surgeons predict that about 40 percent or more breast augmentation patients theyll have in the next 12 months will opt for silicone implants as opposed to saline.
Breast augmentation became the top surgical cosmetic procedure in 2006 with an increase of 13 percent over 2005.
75 percent of surgeons expect that 3 to 10 percent of their patients will at one point replace their saline implants in place of silicone for purely cosmetic reasons.
Silicone Safety
Since the approval of silicone implants, plastic surgeons have been receiving positive feedback from patients, explains Roxanne Guy, ASPS President, These interactions are creating an upbeat outlook for the future use of silicone implants.
ASPS Member Surgeons agree that silicone implants are safe, however theyre aware that some patients still have reservations about choosing silicone over saline.
Silicone vs. Saline
Surgeons claim that four out of five of their patients personal concern doesnt necessarily stem from the procedure itself but their worries arise due to the overall costs of the silicone implants.
Each patient has different needs, which are addressed during a consultation with their plastic surgeon. Patients now have a wonderful advantage because they can choose between saline and silicone- a decision they can make together with their plastic surgeon, explains Dr. Guy.
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