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Silicone Breast Implant Myths

Women who choose breast augmentation or reconstructive surgery make a personal decision based on individual needs, preferences and aspirations. Historically, women who have considered this option were confronted with a wealth of misinformation from a variety of sources. Today, prospective patients and their physicians who want to understand the facts should consult Mentor’s labeling in order to make informed decisions concerning Mentor’s Round MemoryGel™ Breast Implants.

Myth #10 When choosing a breast implant, brand new technology is the most important consideration for physicians and patients.

posted @ Thursday, March 01, 2007 4:29 PM | Feedback (0)

Myth #9 There is no need for silicone gel-filled breast implants because saline-filled breast implants are already available.

posted @ Tuesday, February 20, 2007 12:36 PM | Feedback (0)

Myth #8 Silicone gel-filled breast implants are filled with liquid silicone.

posted @ Monday, February 12, 2007 5:44 PM | Feedback (0)

Myth #7 Silicone gel-filled breast implants are not available in the United States

posted @ Monday, January 29, 2007 6:12 PM | Feedback (0)

Myth #6 Women with breast implants can’t have mammograms.

posted @ Thursday, January 25, 2007 5:30 PM | Feedback (0)

Myth #5 It is dangerous for women with breast implants to breastfeed.

posted @ Tuesday, January 23, 2007 1:53 PM | Feedback (0)

Myth #4 These silicone gel-filled breast implants are the same as the “dangerous” implants that were available in the 1970s and 1980s.

posted @ Thursday, January 18, 2007 5:36 PM | Feedback (0)

Myth #3 A new generation of “Cohesive Implants” will soon be introduced that are better than those recently approved by the FDA.

posted @ Tuesday, January 16, 2007 8:50 PM | Feedback (0)

Myth #2 Saline-filled breast implants are safer than silicone gel-filled implants.

posted @ Monday, December 04, 2006 7:08 PM | Feedback (0)

Myth #1 Silicone gel-filled breast implants aren’t safe; they give people connective tissue disease.

posted @ Friday, December 01, 2006 7:19 PM | Feedback (0)

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