I'm really looking into getting a breast lift with augmentation. However, I'm scared on getting silicone and having rupture and leakage. With the gummy bear implants if they rupture would it be more safe? My concern is not affording an MRI every 2 years.
Answer: MRI Getting regular MRIs is a recommendation by the FDA. There is no requirement to do this, unless there is a significant change in size or other symptoms concerning for a leak. Most plastic surgeons don't ask that of their patients, and most patients don't do them because of cost concerns. The current generation of silicone implants have stability in their silicone gel structure, and are less likely to ''leak out'' and spread outside the breast tissue, even if ruptured. Hope this helps.
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Answer: MRI Getting regular MRIs is a recommendation by the FDA. There is no requirement to do this, unless there is a significant change in size or other symptoms concerning for a leak. Most plastic surgeons don't ask that of their patients, and most patients don't do them because of cost concerns. The current generation of silicone implants have stability in their silicone gel structure, and are less likely to ''leak out'' and spread outside the breast tissue, even if ruptured. Hope this helps.
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June 10, 2017
Answer: MRI It is a 'recommendation' by the FDA, but certainly not a requirement. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable. Additionally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
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June 10, 2017
Answer: MRI It is a 'recommendation' by the FDA, but certainly not a requirement. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable. Additionally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
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Answer: MRI and breast implants The FDA did not mandate but strongly suggested serial MRIs of breast implants after three years. These recommendations were made with input of some of the smartest plastic surgeons who worked with the FDA in the early 2000's. A surgical tear in the implant from instruments, highly pressurized squeezing of the device to insert it and needle punctures are not unheard of and the sooner you pick this up the better. Breast implants are wonderful when everything is ok but when there is a problem it is best treated early on. Our experience is that Kaiser has been very responsive to our request and most Anthem policies. Some of the other insurers less so. Out of pocket expense can be negotiated with the imaging facility also in our community. You will NOT know if your implant is leaking from what you see or feel until a few years have past in most cases.
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Answer: MRI and breast implants The FDA did not mandate but strongly suggested serial MRIs of breast implants after three years. These recommendations were made with input of some of the smartest plastic surgeons who worked with the FDA in the early 2000's. A surgical tear in the implant from instruments, highly pressurized squeezing of the device to insert it and needle punctures are not unheard of and the sooner you pick this up the better. Breast implants are wonderful when everything is ok but when there is a problem it is best treated early on. Our experience is that Kaiser has been very responsive to our request and most Anthem policies. Some of the other insurers less so. Out of pocket expense can be negotiated with the imaging facility also in our community. You will NOT know if your implant is leaking from what you see or feel until a few years have past in most cases.
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March 29, 2017
Answer: MRI's are recommended every 2- 3 years and it is not a mandate so my recommendation to my patients are to not worry about it unless they have an issue arise or their 10 year anniversary is coming up as the warranty changes at 10 years. In general, if you cannot appreciate the implant on displacement, there is a good chance your implant is compromises. But with the gel being cohesive now, the gel should not migrate into the adjacent tissues as the older gel did.
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March 29, 2017
Answer: MRI's are recommended every 2- 3 years and it is not a mandate so my recommendation to my patients are to not worry about it unless they have an issue arise or their 10 year anniversary is coming up as the warranty changes at 10 years. In general, if you cannot appreciate the implant on displacement, there is a good chance your implant is compromises. But with the gel being cohesive now, the gel should not migrate into the adjacent tissues as the older gel did.
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March 28, 2017
Answer: Do Gummy Bear require MRI scans As my colleagues have indicated, the issue with MRI's is a recommendation by the FDA, not a requirement. Very few patients actually do them because of the costs and most Insurance companies will not cover them (because it is an elective recommendation). The concept of "Gummy Bear" implants concerns the level of firmness and ability to keep its shape of the Silicone Gel . However, all silicone used now is a more firm gel than the old ones prior to 1992 (The old gel had a lot of liquid oil, rather than solid gel and could "leak" out and spread around the breast tissue if ruptured). This cross-linking of modern silicone gel molecules makes it very unlikely that, if ruptured, it can migrate outside the natural capsule your body forms around it. So in that regard, the newer gel implants are safer than the old ones. The firmest gel implants are "gummy bear". They feel very natural if you are under 25 years old and have never had kids. The firmness or softness of the implant you use should be discussed with your Plastic Surgeon as no size fits all. Although they are the rage, I find that most patients don't choose true "Gummy Bear" implants because they may be too firm.
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March 28, 2017
Answer: Do Gummy Bear require MRI scans As my colleagues have indicated, the issue with MRI's is a recommendation by the FDA, not a requirement. Very few patients actually do them because of the costs and most Insurance companies will not cover them (because it is an elective recommendation). The concept of "Gummy Bear" implants concerns the level of firmness and ability to keep its shape of the Silicone Gel . However, all silicone used now is a more firm gel than the old ones prior to 1992 (The old gel had a lot of liquid oil, rather than solid gel and could "leak" out and spread around the breast tissue if ruptured). This cross-linking of modern silicone gel molecules makes it very unlikely that, if ruptured, it can migrate outside the natural capsule your body forms around it. So in that regard, the newer gel implants are safer than the old ones. The firmest gel implants are "gummy bear". They feel very natural if you are under 25 years old and have never had kids. The firmness or softness of the implant you use should be discussed with your Plastic Surgeon as no size fits all. Although they are the rage, I find that most patients don't choose true "Gummy Bear" implants because they may be too firm.
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