Hi I am a 21 yr old wanting to get silicone breast implants. I have had some doctors tell me to simply tell all drs I am 22 in order to be able to have the silicone implants. Do all doctors allow you to sign an informed consent form in order to still have silicone at 21 or should I go with saline. Thank you for your answers
Answer: Silicone Implants or Other Options Under Age 22 While it is true that the FDA states that silicone implants can only be used for women 22 years or older, there ar exceptions related to certain congenital or development breast and/or chest wall deformities. Were your surgeon to offer to give you silicone without such an exception, then the manufacturer's implant warranty would be voided. However, let me tell you about a newer type of saline implant called the Ideal Structured Saline Implant, that is FDA- approved, and has a softness and feel remarkably like silicone, but without the rippling previously associated with older saline implants. This is achieved by having internal baffles that prevent the water from swooshing around. In blind testing of plastic surgeons, most can not tell the difference between the Ideal Saline Implant and a silicone implant. My patients have been very pleased with this implant.
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Answer: Silicone Implants or Other Options Under Age 22 While it is true that the FDA states that silicone implants can only be used for women 22 years or older, there ar exceptions related to certain congenital or development breast and/or chest wall deformities. Were your surgeon to offer to give you silicone without such an exception, then the manufacturer's implant warranty would be voided. However, let me tell you about a newer type of saline implant called the Ideal Structured Saline Implant, that is FDA- approved, and has a softness and feel remarkably like silicone, but without the rippling previously associated with older saline implants. This is achieved by having internal baffles that prevent the water from swooshing around. In blind testing of plastic surgeons, most can not tell the difference between the Ideal Saline Implant and a silicone implant. My patients have been very pleased with this implant.
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June 29, 2017
Answer: 21 year old wanting silicone breast implants Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your decision to pursue a breast augmentation. Silicone implants can be placed in women younger than 22 as an "off-label" use. The reason that 22 is quoted is because the studies showing silicone's safety were in women that were 22 years and older. Talk to your ASPS board certified plastic surgeon about your concerns, they can provide you with additional details.
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June 29, 2017
Answer: 21 year old wanting silicone breast implants Thank you for sharing your question and congratulations on your decision to pursue a breast augmentation. Silicone implants can be placed in women younger than 22 as an "off-label" use. The reason that 22 is quoted is because the studies showing silicone's safety were in women that were 22 years and older. Talk to your ASPS board certified plastic surgeon about your concerns, they can provide you with additional details.
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June 30, 2017
Answer: Silicone implants Thanks for your question. The FDA has approved silicone gel-filled breast implants for breast augmentation in women age 22 or older (there are some exceptions). You should meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best of luck!
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June 30, 2017
Answer: Silicone implants Thanks for your question. The FDA has approved silicone gel-filled breast implants for breast augmentation in women age 22 or older (there are some exceptions). You should meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best of luck!
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June 29, 2017
Answer: Silicone age recommendations While saline and silicone are equally safe, there are many differences between the two. The most salient point for you is with regards to the FDA recommendations. The FDA recommends silicone implants for patients 22 years or older while saline implants are recommended for patients 18 years or older. The recommendations are based on the demographics of the initial study populations. Silicone implants can "technically" be used in patients younger than 22, however, "off label" use can void warranties. In all reality, that is likely the most significant risk you would face in violating the FDA recommendations.
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June 29, 2017
Answer: Silicone age recommendations While saline and silicone are equally safe, there are many differences between the two. The most salient point for you is with regards to the FDA recommendations. The FDA recommends silicone implants for patients 22 years or older while saline implants are recommended for patients 18 years or older. The recommendations are based on the demographics of the initial study populations. Silicone implants can "technically" be used in patients younger than 22, however, "off label" use can void warranties. In all reality, that is likely the most significant risk you would face in violating the FDA recommendations.
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June 29, 2017
Answer: 21 year old wans silicone breast implants 22 is the age that is required to have Silicone implants. If you do not want to wait then saline could be used. Continue to do your research on the difference between saline and silicone and meet with several Board Certified Plastic surgeons for advice. Good luck.
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June 29, 2017
Answer: 21 year old wans silicone breast implants 22 is the age that is required to have Silicone implants. If you do not want to wait then saline could be used. Continue to do your research on the difference between saline and silicone and meet with several Board Certified Plastic surgeons for advice. Good luck.
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