Know The Benefits And Dangers Of Silicone Implants
Whenever you undergo surgery, there are several risk factors. This is the same for breast augmentation and reconstruction. For breast implants, there are many choices you must make. One of the most important choices is the filling used for your breast implant. Silicone is a common filling that has been highly debated. Before choosing a breast implant type, you should find out what the dangers of silicone implants are.
In 1992, the FDA removed their approval for the use of silicone implants due to the possible health risks associated with their use. In 2006, the dangers of silicone implants were deemed minimal, and the FDA approved their use in cases where patients met certain criteria. This usually involved breast reconstruction in women who were breast cancer survivors or had breast defects rather than augmentation for purely cosmetic reasons.
One of the most commonly known dangers of silicone implants is the event that a leak or rupture occurs and silicone leaks into the body. However, the effects of silicone in the body have not been extensively studied, so the dangers are hard to determine. Silicone gel implants have been designed that minimize the risk of leakage in the effect of a puncture or rupture. The silicone gel forms a bond that creates a semi solid substance that will not leak into the body in the case of a rupture. This has greatly reduced the dangers of silicone implants. Liquid silicone breast implants still feature the risk of leakage, though.
Other complications and dangers of silicone implants are often common among all types of breast implants. Increased sensitivity or lack of feeling to the nipple or breast can occur. Infection and excessive bleeding can also be serious risks involved with breast implant surgery, but those are risks that can occur with basically any form of surgical procedure. Capsular contracture is another one of the dangers of silicone implants. Capsular contracture is when the scar tissue of the breast tightens around the implant and creates a hard and sometimes painful implant. However, capsular contracture is more common in saline solution breast implants than it is in silicone implants. Saline implants tend to ripple more and rupture more than silicone implants. However, since saline is simply a salt water solution, there is no risk involved with an implant rupture. Benefits and dangers of silicone implants and saline implants should be extensively covered by a certified plastic surgeon before any decisions about surgery are made. Knowing your risks is one of the most important factors in determining if breast augmentation or reconstruction is right for you. Keep in mind that the FDA has limited the use of silicone implants to women who meet certain criteria. Find out if you meet the requirements, so you can adequately weigh the benefits and dangers of silicone implants. Keep in mind that all surgery entails some risks in addition to the benefits. Carefully weigh you options, and don't take breast implant surgery lightly. Surgery is a serious matter and should be considered accordingly.
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