serenity111
09-30-2003, 12:58 PM
has anyone had silicone breast implants done, in the past few years? if so, had any problems with them? im not sure if doctors are doing silicone nowaday's or just the saline. thanks for any replies.
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Tess41
09-30-2003, 06:18 PM
I wouldn't go with silicone. Doc's do still use silicone with certain candidates, but not often these days. Saline is the way to go......in case of a rupture....saline is safe. I would make sure with any surgeon, you research his/her credentials. ASK lots of questions and see more than one Dr. for a consult...even if you have to pay for several consults, this is not the type of thing to be cheap about or bargain hunting!!
One Obsessed
09-30-2003, 06:42 PM
i have silicone implants. mentor, high profiles. i absolutely love them. all the silicone scare is kinda a thing of the past. the shells on the new implants are made to last 50+ years. if there is a rupture the silicone gel usually stays within the capsule and if it leaves, it stays within the area of the breast and is removed.
silicone is going to be approved by the fda at the end of this year, if you have the choice (which you wont unless youre a reconstruction patient, getting a lift or having a replacement from saline), i would get it. otherwise, you will get saline and want to switch to silicone when it is approved. silicone feels better, it is softer, feels better in your body, feels better to the touch, moves better with the body, and essential if you do not have a lot of breast tissue.
one of the main problems with the old silicone implants was the fact that they were not sterile, they were made with very thin shells (they arent anymore) and the silicone was thin fluid (the new ones are gel).
the other option is cohesive gel implants, if you can find a dr in the study (or you go to canada) you can get them. they are silicone gel but cant leak. it is like a gummy bear, if it is cut in half it stays in place. the only problem is they are still being tested, & they have less safety evidence behind them than reg silicone gel. they also usually only available in an anatomical textured or whatever the particular study is on, whereas with regular silicone you can choose exactly what you want, round, moderate, high profile...
silicone is going to be approved by the fda at the end of this year, if you have the choice (which you wont unless youre a reconstruction patient, getting a lift or having a replacement from saline), i would get it. otherwise, you will get saline and want to switch to silicone when it is approved. silicone feels better, it is softer, feels better in your body, feels better to the touch, moves better with the body, and essential if you do not have a lot of breast tissue.
one of the main problems with the old silicone implants was the fact that they were not sterile, they were made with very thin shells (they arent anymore) and the silicone was thin fluid (the new ones are gel).
the other option is cohesive gel implants, if you can find a dr in the study (or you go to canada) you can get them. they are silicone gel but cant leak. it is like a gummy bear, if it is cut in half it stays in place. the only problem is they are still being tested, & they have less safety evidence behind them than reg silicone gel. they also usually only available in an anatomical textured or whatever the particular study is on, whereas with regular silicone you can choose exactly what you want, round, moderate, high profile...
serenity111
09-30-2003, 07:28 PM
thank you for your replies. i was curious because i have saline implants, and have also had a lift done. i have vitually no breast tissue, due to pregnacies, but am interested in the silicone. i will do some research, and make a few consulataions.
dayanna
10-01-2003, 06:08 AM
I have silicone implants and love them. I have had them for 8 months and have no problems. You cannot feel the implant it feels like a natural breast. Silicone used to be dangerous but I feel there is no reason to fear it any longer. Little do people know that silicone is used in so many different types of surgeries and has never caused any problems. One example is silicone is used in cardiac surgery patients for valve replacements. Also silicone does not cause the rippling that you get with saline. There are pro's and con's to every decision you need to make before you have a breast augmentation but the choices are ultimately up to you. Also my surgeon said that silicone within the next 1-2years will be available to everyone. As of now it is only available to people that meet special criterias.
lovemythreeguys2002
10-03-2003, 04:10 PM
Originally posted by BreastObsess:
if there is a rupture the silicone gel usually stays within the capsule and if it leaves, it stays within the area of the breast and is removed.
they were made with very thin shells (they arent anymore) and the silicone was thin fluid (the new ones are gel).
Hi...do you know when these changes were made? I had silicone that was done in 1990, they are made by McGahn...I recall my dr telling me that these were 'new' at the time.
I just had my first mammogram and my implants are still totally intact, no leaking or ruptures etc...YAY!
I also agree that they are the most natural, mine are undectable...and when I run, they bounce ;)
if there is a rupture the silicone gel usually stays within the capsule and if it leaves, it stays within the area of the breast and is removed.
they were made with very thin shells (they arent anymore) and the silicone was thin fluid (the new ones are gel).
Hi...do you know when these changes were made? I had silicone that was done in 1990, they are made by McGahn...I recall my dr telling me that these were 'new' at the time.
I just had my first mammogram and my implants are still totally intact, no leaking or ruptures etc...YAY!
I also agree that they are the most natural, mine are undectable...and when I run, they bounce ;)
jcox
10-11-2003, 11:02 AM
I had the saline implants done in 1984. At the time the surgeon said that was the way to go. And I was pretty much satisfied with them despite the fact that the left one always gave me trouble...some encapsulation (?) Now twenty years later I worry about them collapsing from age. Then what do I do? Would anyone bother to get implants at my age (50)? I still want to look good...still want to feel sexually attractive...
Judiannmel
10-27-2003, 04:24 PM
I would definitely approve of someone getting implants or replacing implants at 50 years old. 50 is not old, you hopefully have 20-30 good years left in you! I had silicone implants put in about 15 years ago and had them replaced with new, a little larger, implants after 10 years. I was shown my old implants after surgery and they were in great shape. I'm very happy with my new ones. I heard that it is a good idea to replace implants every 10-15 years.
swf
10-27-2003, 09:50 PM
jcox: Why wouldn't you "bother" getting implants at 50? 50 is not old by any means. I hope you don't think you are old! Who told you that? How very sad that you would think that you are too old to keep yourself up. I hope when I'm 70 I'm still going through my daily skincare regimen (albeit slower); wearing my famous flashy clothes; still have my long nails; high heels; highlighted hair; and yes, big perky boobs! lol. No matter how old a woman is, she should always look her best and never, but NEVER give up! We are so brainwashed that after we hit 30, we are over the hill and useless. Hollywood has alot to do with that image. Until the last several years, women over 40 were shunned in Hollywood because they were thought to be too old! How utterly ridiculous!
I feel and look better at 44 than I ever did at 24 or even 34. Yes, I'm getting older, but I'm doing everything I can to slow the aging process.
Please re-think your attitude about yourself. You are a vibrant, mature woman of 50. Heck, look at Lauren Hutton (way over 50); Cher; Melanie Griffith; Goldie Hawn; Meryl Streep; Diane Keaton; Raquel Welch, etc. All these woman are over 50 and gorgeous! Please don't give up.
I feel and look better at 44 than I ever did at 24 or even 34. Yes, I'm getting older, but I'm doing everything I can to slow the aging process.
Please re-think your attitude about yourself. You are a vibrant, mature woman of 50. Heck, look at Lauren Hutton (way over 50); Cher; Melanie Griffith; Goldie Hawn; Meryl Streep; Diane Keaton; Raquel Welch, etc. All these woman are over 50 and gorgeous! Please don't give up.
PuppyPuke
02-16-2004, 04:40 PM
"Please re-think your attitude about yourself. You are a vibrant, mature woman of 50. Heck, look at Lauren Hutton (way over 50); Cher; Melanie Griffith; Goldie Hawn; Meryl Streep; Diane Keaton; Raquel Welch, etc. All these woman are over 50 and gorgeous!"
Sure but most of those women have had enough plastic surgeries to be certified as a human quilt. Cher is a wax doll for christs sake. You are only as old as you feel and from what I read cox feels pretty old.
Sure but most of those women have had enough plastic surgeries to be certified as a human quilt. Cher is a wax doll for christs sake. You are only as old as you feel and from what I read cox feels pretty old.