Have any new advancements in polypropylene breast implants been made?

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From what I have read so far, Polypropylene Breast Implants are something to avoid, yet it's been now what 30 or so years since that technique was invented. So I felt it worth looking into as an option. I have had the desire to go XL+ in size for so many years. Yet my breasts are somewhat small and most surgeons I have spoken to prefer not to even broach that area and try very hard to talk me out of my goal. So I am wondering if any advancements have been made with the Polypropylene Breast Implants?

Urmen Desai, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

The implant selection should be based on a combination of your desired size, soft tissue dynamics, breast base diameter and skin elasticity.  I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with. Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Stuart A. Linder, MD, FACS · Answer

From the best of my knowledge these implants are not FDA approved in USA. They should be removed and replaced with saline or silicone gel.

Michael Kulick, MD, DDS · Answer

The exact implant you have was based on the information at the time of implantation. If you have concerns about your current implants, you should go back to your original surgeon. The web is not the best way to obtain sound medical advice as there is void of a face-to-face consultation and clinical examination.Michael Kulick MD

   Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

   Member of ASPS, ASAPS
   Recipient of the Klingbeil Award from ASAPS – Teaching Safe Techniques and Advanced Technologies

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Member of ASPS, ASAPS
   Recipient of the Klingbeil Award from ASAPS – Teaching Safe Techniques and Advanced Technologies

Have any new advancements in polypropylene breast implants been made?

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