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STEVEN R. COHEN, MD, FACS
858-453-7224 / 877-336-5900 Center for Regenerative Medicine

SE HABLE ESPANOL

New Silicone Gel Breast Implants

The FDA recently approved a new generation of silicone gel filled breast implants for women who are at least 22 years old. This gives women seeking breast augmentation choices in breast implant type as well as the profile of the implant. Dr. Steven Cohen will be happy to help you understand all of your breast implant choices. Visit our office for a consultation, and you will be able to see and feel both saline and silicone gel filled breast implants.

Below is a comparison of saline and silicone breast implants. More information regarding breast implants can be obtained from the following web sites: www.Mentor.com , www.FDA.gov , www.breastimplantsafety.org .

Silicone Breast Implants	Saline Breast Implants

FDA Approved	FDA Approved
Filled with silicone gel Holds together uniformly while retaining a natural give that resembles breast tissue. After decades of research, this new generation of silicone has been found to be biocompatible and reliable.	Filled with a saline solution Similar to the fluid that makes up most of the human body, but a slightly firmer feel than natural breast tissue. Presents no health risk to the patient if ruptured.
Set fill volume Implant size is selected prior to surgery.	Flexible fill volume Allows the plastic surgeon to adjust the implant volume during the procedure.
Three profile options available	Three profile options available
Two shell surfaces available Smooth or textured.	Two shell surfaces available Smooth or textured.
Slightly larger incision size with various options for incision placement.	Smaller incision size with various options for incision placement.

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