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Silicone Breast Implants Ok’d Again

September 6th, 2011

Last month a federal advisory panel has recommended the creation of a nationwide database to follow women who have had silicone-gel breast implants for at least 10 years after they had the surgery.   Currently the two companies that manufacture silicone implants in the US, Allergan  and Mentor, are already required to follow women who’ve had their implants for FDA-mandated studies.  While the FDA would like to track more outcomes in women who have received silicone breast implants, it doesn’t expect more extensive longer-term data to reveal that the devices are unsafe.

According to William Maisel, MD, chief scientist and deputy director for the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, “Based on the totality of information on silicone gel breast implants, the FDA continues to believe that the currently approved devices are safe and effective for their intended use.”   Data from the FDA report that most of the millions of women worldwide who have breast implants are satisfied with them.   I find that patients are generally pleased with breast implant surgery.   I always give my patients a choice between saline and silicone gel filled implants.

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Trophy Husbands: More Men Getting “Nipntucks”

August 11th, 2011

Lots of people want to look younger.   The middle-age crisis is certainly not new, however, now we have another twist.   A new social trend that has people talking is the Trophy Husband!

According to a recent article by Kate  Rogers, a Fox Business reporter, men in their 50s and 60s sheepishly accompanying their wives to the cosmetic surgery office to ultimately see what can be done to turn back the clock on their own faces and bodies.   I have indeed had few female patients come to my office for a consultation and then have their spouse ask about nipntucks for themselves.  Perhaps it is less intimidating than for a man coming in alone.   Sometimes it is the woman urging the consultation to “refresh” her mate.   At any rate, it is a delicate situation, as I firmly believe that the most appropriate surgery is done when the patient is personally motivated to seek a surgical cosmetic change.

 

Men had 1.1 million cosmetic procedures in 2010.   Of the million plus procedures about 200,000 were surgical, but the majority (over 900,000 patients) currently opt for the less-invasive procedures like Botox ®.  I have also noticed a slight increase for men coming into my office requesting a chat about facial rejuvenation. The most popular procedures asked about are eyelid surgeries to lift hooded lids, facelifts and liposuction.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, women still dominate the world of plastic surgery by a wide margin.   This is conclusion is reflected in my own practice, as well.

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