Breast Implant Exchange
Breast implant exchange is a surgical procedure designed to replace older Silicone or Women have been taking advantage of breast implant surgery since the 1960s, and many are still opting for the procedure. However, some women experienced problems with their silicone gel implants in the 1990s, leading to questions about the safety of these implants. The life of the average silicone gel implant is about ten years. Therefore, women who had silicone gel implant surgery several years ago may want to consider having them replaced. Some doctors recommend having them replaced before there are signs of a problem. Other doctors suggest leaving them alone. In recent years, serious questions have been raised about the connection between silicone leakage and chronic ailments from mild fatigue to lupus. While there is no medical evidence to support these claims, there is still a great deal of controversy surrounding silicone gel implants. Recently, the FDA ruled that saline-filled implants (made by Mentor and McGhan) were safe to use in breast augmentation surgeries. Unlike liquid silicone, saline is a salt-water solution that can be safely absorbed by the body without side effects. So, if one of these implants breaks, the leaking fluid will not present the same kinds of risks. The human body is made up of 67% saline, a natural substance. Breast implant exchange will allow you to keep the fuller, larger breasts that you desire while minimizing risk. The two makers of saline implants offer a lifetime warranty on their products (see recommended websites). Both have programs to partially compensate women for the additional costs incurred with exchange/revision surgery |
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saline implants with new saline-filled implants (or in certain patients, with newer silicone-filled implants).