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Silicone Breast Implants in Los Angeles

Alternate Implant Technology for Breast Augmentation and Reconstruction
Los Angeles California

Grant Stevens, MD, FACS
Marina Plastic Surgery Associates
4644 Lincoln Blvd.
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

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866-317-7635
Approximately 11.10 Miles from Los Angeles

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Dr. Michelle Spring
Marina Plastic Surgery Associates
4644 Lincoln Blvd.
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

Call Toll Free
866-317-7635
Approximately 11.10 Miles from Los Angeles

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Breast augmentation enlarges a woman’s breasts through the surgical placement of breast implants. In general, it is a cosmetic procedure strictly performed to fulfill a woman’s personal desire for fuller breasts or to restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy. Implants may also be used, however, for reconstructive purposes to restore a breast that is lost due to mastectomy, injury or for other reasons. In any case, breast implants allow women the choice of a fuller, natural appearing breast and a more balanced figure.

Women with breast cancer say that breast reconstruction with implants after mastectomy has helped their recovery by restoring a more natural appearance and a sense of wholeness. Whether it is performed immediately following mastectomy or at a later time, breast reconstruction can dramatically improve a woman’s appearance, self-confidence and overall quality of life. The decision to have implants is a very personal one – each woman must decide for herself if the benefits of implants will achieve her goals and that the risks and potential complications are acceptable. In 2000, the Institute of Medicine published its finding on the safety of silicone gel breast implants. This highly regarded scientific panel concluded that silicone gel implants do not increase the risk of autoimmune diseases such as lupus or cancer, as has been suggested in legal claims filed against silicone implant manufacturers. Instead, the Institute found that localized problems that may occur in the area of the breast implant were the primary concern.

Every surgical procedure has potential complications, such as infection, bleeding and scarring. Additionally, there are some potential complications that are specific to breast implants. It is important for women considering breast implant surgery to understand these potential problems and put them in perspective before making the decision to have surgery using silicone gel implants.

Related Stories about Los Angeles Silicone Breast Implants:

FDA Advisory Panel Continues To Debate Silicone Breast Implant Safety Studies - A FDA advisory panel is working on devising better safety and follow-up protocol for patients who have gotten silicone breast implants.

Breast Reconstruction Patients Prefer Silicone Implants - Post-reconstruction patients with silicone implants report being more satisfied than those with saline.

Keller Funnel Simplifies Placement in Breast Augmentation Surgery - A simple new device helps physicians insert implants during breast enlargement procedures thereby reducing the time in the operating room and improving scarring.

Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon Discusses Silicone Breast Implants after Breast Augmentation becomes No. 1 Cosmetic Surgery Procedure - Silicone breast implants went through a long period of relative dormancy after a series of lawsuits prompted their removal from the market. Now, two years after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved them for use in breast augmentation and breast reconstruction procedures, cosmetic plastic surgeon Richard L. Zeff, MD comments on why he feels the FDA’s decision was correct.

Keller Funnel Makes Placing Breast Implants Easier for the Physician, Safer for the Patient - This new no-touch method of placing a silicone breast implant makes the surgery easier on the doctor and the recovery easier on the patient.

The Keller Funnel No Touch Technique: A New Methodology in Breast Implants - Smaller incisions and lower risk for infection are the key benefits to this new method of introducing the implant into the breast.

The Latest Changes In Breast Implants - The editors of New Beauty magazine report on the latest news about breast implants, both saline and silicone in the Naples Daily News.

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