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March 8, 2013

FDA Approved Allergan’s New Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implant

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You may have seen Dr. Elliott’s previous blog about Sientra’s FDA approved silicone gel-filled breast implant. Now, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved another highly cohesive silicone gel-filled implant manufactured by Allergan, Inc.

The Natrelle® 410 breast implants are approved for women over the age of 22 who would like to increase their breast size or seek to rebuild their breasts after trauma or illness with breast reconstruction. Over a seven year period, extensive research and data was collected from 941 women to ensure safety. Breast implants atlanta alpharetta ga

These silicone gel implants may provide a firmer, natural-looking result than previous silicone breast implants. As with any surgical procedure, Dr. Elliott thoroughly discusses realistic expectations and concerns patients may have. Allergan will also conduct post-approval studies to assess long-term safety and effectiveness.

Similar to the more commonly known silicone and saline breast implants, cohesive gel-filled implants can be placed under or above the chest muscle. These implants also come in different sizes and textures. The advantage of cohesive gel implants is their ability to better maintain their shape after trauma or rupture. With more options now available for breast augmentation, Dr. Elliott encourages all of his patients to conduct their research and discuss with a board-certified plastic surgeon their breast augmentation and breast reconstruction with implant options.

For more information about breast procedures or other procedures Dr. Elliott offers, please call us to schedule a consultation. Connect with Dr. Franklyn Elliott on Facebook, Twitter and Google+ for the latest plastic and reconstructive news.

August 30, 2012

Breast Augmentation: Types of Implants

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Franklyn Elliott MD discusses types of implants Every woman has their own reason for pursuing breast augmention surgery. Before the actual procedure Dr. Franklyn Elliott will discuss the many breast augmentation surgery options with each patient. As previously stated in Dr. Elliott’s blogs, breast enhancement decisions include selection of the type of breast implant, placement of implants, size, and incision placement.

Although each decision is ultimately up to the patient, Dr. Elliott uses his 25 years of experience and specialization with breast procedures to help each individual achieve their desired look. The first thing many patients consider before breast augmentation is the type of breast implant they will want.

Dr. Elliott frequently uses both saline and silicone implants and feels confident in the safety and effectiveness of both options. Both types of implants have an outer shell made of silicone. Saline breast implants are filled with sterile saline solution. Since saline implants are filled at the time of surgery, smaller incision methods can be used than those required of silicone implants. Silicone implants are manufactured and pre-filled with silicone gel. Some patients believe silicone implants provide a more natural look.

Earlier this year the FDA approved a new type of implant, which consists of a high strength cohesive silicone-gel breast implant. The California manufacture, Sientra’s implants are currently the only cohesive gel implant available in the U.S. Dr. Elliott also uses these gel implants along with the more common saline and silicone implants for patients seeking breast augmentation.

Like many other cosmetic procedures, implant selection is a very personal choice and Dr. Elliott recommends first discussing with a board-certified plastic surgeon all your available options and concerns. If you are interested in scheduling a breast surgery consultation please contact our office today. Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest breast information and news.

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