As July unfolds and we begin one of our busiest seasons for plastic surgery, it is worth revisiting the trends in breast augmentation. Specifically, silicone breast implants have now been approved by the FDA for general usage for more than six months. It does seem the thought that there would be an explosion in the use of silicone breast implants has been overstated. We are seeing some patients interested in them, but in general most people are still most comfortable with saline implants. There is just not a groundswell for silicone as people seek breast augmentation California.
There are a few reasons for this. The price difference between saline and silicone implants is very real. The extra costs involved are enough to turn some people off. There is lingering (but usually nonspecific) concern that silicone implants are unsafe. This notion has been disproven, but remains present in many people’s minds. The lengthy consent which recommends frequent MRI scans following the breast augmentation California does add to this feeling. And many patients who seek breast enhancement have friends who already underwent the procedure. The frame of reference is saline implants. Since most people are very happy with their results, they advise their friends to go with saline.
We will see if any of these factors change over the coming months. But for now, silicone implants are a great option that still has not gained real traction within what we are seeing as a plastic surgeon Los Angeles.
