I am 18 years old and I am starting consultations for a breast augmentation next week. I have recently learned about the 22 year old age restriction with silicone implants. Is it illegal for plastic surgeons to insert silicone implants on an 18 year old or is it just advised against? Is the decision ultimately up to the doctor? I have heard saline implants don't feel as natural and are harder and I would rather have silicone because of that. Do you have any recommendations?
August 19, 2015
Answer: Is It Against the Law to Put Silicone Implants in an 18 Year Old Thank you for submitting your question. A SIlicone gel implant would be the best option for you at the FDA mandated age of 22 years. Saline implants are can be placed at age 18 years of age. Without photos, difficult to make recommendations. When your ready, make an appointment with a Board Certified Plastic surgeon. Best Wishes
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August 19, 2015
Answer: Is It Against the Law to Put Silicone Implants in an 18 Year Old Thank you for submitting your question. A SIlicone gel implant would be the best option for you at the FDA mandated age of 22 years. Saline implants are can be placed at age 18 years of age. Without photos, difficult to make recommendations. When your ready, make an appointment with a Board Certified Plastic surgeon. Best Wishes
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January 5, 2014
Answer: Is It Against the Law to Put Silicone Implants in an 18 Year Old? 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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January 5, 2014
Answer: Is It Against the Law to Put Silicone Implants in an 18 Year Old? 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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June 13, 2011
Answer: Age restriction on silicone implants?
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June 13, 2011
Answer: Age restriction on silicone implants?
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