I'm interested in the gummy bear implant but I'm 20. I heard you have to be 22. If that's true can I get my parents to sign and say yes for me or will I have to wait
Answer: Your options There are two great options to consider: 1. IDEAL implants - these are newly released "hybrid implants" double lumen saline implants made to feel like silicone2. I will place silicone implants in patients under 22 yrs old but first have an informed consent and have them sign a waiver that they are aware that they are being used in "off label' FDA use. #IDEALimplants#breastaugmentation#breastimplants
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Answer: Your options There are two great options to consider: 1. IDEAL implants - these are newly released "hybrid implants" double lumen saline implants made to feel like silicone2. I will place silicone implants in patients under 22 yrs old but first have an informed consent and have them sign a waiver that they are aware that they are being used in "off label' FDA use. #IDEALimplants#breastaugmentation#breastimplants
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June 3, 2015
Answer: BBA The FDA does say that you need to be 22, that being said you could have it done in Canada or you could have a surgeon petition for you!
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June 3, 2015
Answer: BBA The FDA does say that you need to be 22, that being said you could have it done in Canada or you could have a surgeon petition for you!
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February 18, 2014
Answer: I'm interested in the gummy bear implant but I'm 20. Do you have to be 22 to get implants? In my opinion, there is no good reason why there is an FDA mandated age of 22 for patients to receive silicone breast implants. There are many patients under the age of 22 who would (based on their body type and the advantages of silicone breast implants) benefit from the use of silicone gel breast implants. Unfortunately, the use of these implants for these younger patients will negate the breast implant manufacturer warranty.I hope this, and the attached link, helps.
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February 18, 2014
Answer: I'm interested in the gummy bear implant but I'm 20. Do you have to be 22 to get implants? In my opinion, there is no good reason why there is an FDA mandated age of 22 for patients to receive silicone breast implants. There are many patients under the age of 22 who would (based on their body type and the advantages of silicone breast implants) benefit from the use of silicone gel breast implants. Unfortunately, the use of these implants for these younger patients will negate the breast implant manufacturer warranty.I hope this, and the attached link, helps.
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February 18, 2014
Answer: Breast augmentation Dear Kelli, Once you pass the age of 18, you reached adulthood ( congrats ) and you can make those decisions by yourself without a need for parental consent . I would like you though, to reconsider the gummy bear ( cohesive ) implants for saline implants due to the following reasons : 1. 1/3 of the cost. 2. Small incision under the areola for saline implants which is favorable for scar while gummy bear implants require long incision in the sub mammary crease, which is unfaforable for scar. 3. Incision under the areola allows easier dissection of the pocket and consequently nicer cleavage and better crease position. 4. Gummy bear implants feel harder. Always, consult with board certified plastic surgeons and check their before and after pictures to make sure that you like their results. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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February 18, 2014
Answer: Breast augmentation Dear Kelli, Once you pass the age of 18, you reached adulthood ( congrats ) and you can make those decisions by yourself without a need for parental consent . I would like you though, to reconsider the gummy bear ( cohesive ) implants for saline implants due to the following reasons : 1. 1/3 of the cost. 2. Small incision under the areola for saline implants which is favorable for scar while gummy bear implants require long incision in the sub mammary crease, which is unfaforable for scar. 3. Incision under the areola allows easier dissection of the pocket and consequently nicer cleavage and better crease position. 4. Gummy bear implants feel harder. Always, consult with board certified plastic surgeons and check their before and after pictures to make sure that you like their results. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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February 18, 2014
Answer: Age for silicone implants? I used to tell people in your situation that they had to wait until age 22....and then I changed my mind. As long as the product is FDA-approved, any other use of it is considered off-label. Off-label is not necesarily wrong, it's just not on the approved indication list. For example, Botox was approved for use between the eyebrows, but we commonly used it on the crow's feet. Fast-forward and now there an "on-label" indication for crow's feet. but for years that area was an off-label use. We also commonly treat infections with antibiotics that were approved for one use but are commonly used for another.Does anything change physiologically from when you are 20 until you are 22? Not much. Are you a legal adult? Yes. So I have an informed consent document that states very clearly that saline is available to you, that silicone is off-label, etc. And if a 20-year old want to do silicone, I am OK with that. As long as you are aware of the off-label situation.i understand that not everyone does it that way, but it makes sense to me.
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February 18, 2014
Answer: Age for silicone implants? I used to tell people in your situation that they had to wait until age 22....and then I changed my mind. As long as the product is FDA-approved, any other use of it is considered off-label. Off-label is not necesarily wrong, it's just not on the approved indication list. For example, Botox was approved for use between the eyebrows, but we commonly used it on the crow's feet. Fast-forward and now there an "on-label" indication for crow's feet. but for years that area was an off-label use. We also commonly treat infections with antibiotics that were approved for one use but are commonly used for another.Does anything change physiologically from when you are 20 until you are 22? Not much. Are you a legal adult? Yes. So I have an informed consent document that states very clearly that saline is available to you, that silicone is off-label, etc. And if a 20-year old want to do silicone, I am OK with that. As long as you are aware of the off-label situation.i understand that not everyone does it that way, but it makes sense to me.
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