Saline Still Super!
New research by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery has discovered that breast surgery patients in the U.S are still favouring saline-filled implants despite the recent news that silicon versions have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
The shockwaves such a decision was expected to send through the industry have clearly yet to materialise. Breast Augmentations are always the number one cosmetic surgery performed both in the U.K and the U.S and thus it was thought that the introduction of silicone implants would have more of a noticeable effect.
The ASAPS surveyed 1746 of its members and discovered that patient preference was the number one reason why a disproportionate number of saline implants were being used in comparison to their silicone sister. “The approval of silicone gel implants has expanded the options for women considering breast augmentation” confirmed the authors of the study, Rod Rohrich and Edward Reece, but they went onto say: “Nevertheless, obtaining favourable patient outcomes is usually not dependent on the type of implant as much as the use of patient-appropriate techniques by a qualified and experienced surgeon.” Essentially, what they’re saying is that, whatever new innovations may be brought into the breast augmentation industry, the type of implant an individual patient receives will always depend on their individual case and how best to proceed for the unique case in question. This is why it is always important to book an in-depth initial consultation with your chosen surgeon before deciding to embark upon a cosmetic enhancement.
The number of women undergoing Breast Augmentations has increased a mind-blowing 250% from 1997 to 2008 and, as the procedure comes down in cost and less and less stigma is attached to having a cosmetic treatment, this number is only set to increase. This can only be good news for the cosmetic surgery industry. Also, as the numbers of people having breast augmentations increases, so will the number of silicone implants being used. The cult of celebrity introduced breast enlargement and reduction surgery to a new audience and now the craze has filtered down to normal members of the public. With more innovations and new inventions likely to revolutionise procedures even more in the coming years it is likely that results will come to look even more natural. You needn’t be down about your endowment anymore, boost your confidence by boosting your breasts today!
