Choosing The Right Breast Implant - By: Dave Stringham

Today's silicone touches virtually every part of our lives. The more you learn about silicone, the more comfortable you will be if you decide silicone-filled breast implants are right for you.

Silicones are a family of chemical compounds. They are made from silicon, a naturally occurring element found in sand, quartz and rock. Next to oxygen, silicon is the most common element in the earth's crust and becomes silicone when it is combined with oxygen, carbon and hydrogen.

Depending on the arrangement of the molecules, silicones can be manufactured in a variety of forms including oils, gels and solids.

Silicones have been part of the consumer industry for over 50 years. Because they can be manufactured in various ways, silicones appear in a wide variety of products that most of us use everyday. Hairsprays, suntan lotions and moisturizing creams are just some of the consumer products that contain one form of silicone called dimethicone.

Medical devices utilizing silicone include artificial joints, catheters, drainage systems, facial implants, tissue expanders and silicone breast implants.

Silicone products have been shown to be biocompatible, reliable, flexible and easy to sterilize, making them an ideal choice for both implantable and non-implantable medical devices.

Because they are so versatile, silicones have been safely used in everyday products, as well as medical devices, for over 50 years.

Many medical devices use silicone. These include artificial joints, catheters, facial implants, heart valves, pacemakers, tissue expanders and breast implants. Mylicon drops for infants also contain silicone.

Silicone products have been shown to be biocompatible, reliable, flexible and easy to sterilize, making them an ideal choice for both implantable and non-implantable medical devices.

The FDA has evaluated and determined that silicone-filled breast implants are safe for use in breast augmentation and reconstruction surgery. This is supported by nearly ten years of research on 50,000 women by Allergan.

The unique qualities of today's silicone gel-filled breast implants help make it the filler of choice for patients in countries where both saline-filled and silicone gel-filled breast implants are widely available. Every silicone gel-filled breast implant in the Collection uses today's silicone.

Allergan has a global reputation of providing safe, effective and high quality breast options for over 25 years. Now, the FDA has evaluated and determined that Allergan Medical Silicone Breast Implants are safe for use in breast augmentation and reconstruction surgery.

Additionally, the Matrix of implant options gives certified surgeons the flexibility to improve your breast implant experience and outcome. Do the research and then consult with your Allergan Silicone Certified Surgeon the best option to meet your needs.

About the Author

Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Irvine, California and plastic surgery procedures like Irvine breast implants, tummy tuck, breast reduction, face lift, liposuction, and nose job.

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