Breast implant manufacturers Inamed Aesthetics and
Mentor Corporation were asked by the FDA to conduct research on
saline breast implant complications occurring in breast augmentation
and reconstruction patients.
Here are the Top
10 issues after 5 years.
9% Implant is in a bad position.
10% Loss of nipple sensation.
10% Intense, painful nipple sensation.
12% Asymmetry. (breasts look different from each other)
12% Implant can be felt or seen.
12% Implant replacement / removal for any reason.
11% Capsular contracture. (hardening of breast)
14% Wrinkled appearance of breast.
17% Breast Pain.
26% Needed another operation.
Prospective studies of saline-filled breast implants approved by
FDA in May 2000 showed re-operation rates of 13-21% at 3 years and
20-26% at 5 years for augmentation patients. The same studies showed
re-operation rates of 39-40% at 3 years and 43-45% at 5 years for
reconstruction patients.
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/breastimplants/handbook2004/localcomplications.html
Implant Removal Rates
Prospective studies of saline-filled breast implants approved by
FDA in May 2000 showed implant removal rates of 8% at 3 years and
12-14% at 5 years for augmentation patients. The same studies showed
implant removal rates of 23-27% at 3 years and 28-30% at 5 years
for reconstruction patients.
What is a Saline Breast Implant?
A saline breast implant is a sac (implant shell) made of silicone
elastomer (rubber), which is surgically implanted under your chest
tissues and/or muscle, and then filled with saline, a saltwater
solution, through a valve. They were approved by the FDA in May
2000.
What about Cosmetic Surgery in Canada?
Cosmetic surgery can be done in all major canadian cities. Here are
a list of major cities where you can find a private clinic or cosmetic
surgeon in Canada.
- Toronto
Cosmetic Clinics
- Montreal
Cosmetic Clinics
- Vancouver
Cosmetic Clinics
- Calgary
Cosmetic Clinics
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