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Myth #1: Silicone implants are more dangerous than saline implants.
For 14 years, the FDA restricted the use of silicone implants. InNovember 2006, that restriction was lifted when the FDA concluded thatsilicone implants were not associated with any underlying diseases, makingthem equally as safe as saline.
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Myth #2: Breast implants cause cancer.
Having saline or silicone breast implants does not increase your risk ofdeveloping breast cancer nor do they prevent you from having mammograms. Allthat is required is that you inform the technologist that you have breastimplants prior to the test. Screening for breast cancer including monthlyself breast exams, mammograms, and annual physical examinations by your healthcare provider are recommended.
Myth #3: Implants have to be redone every ten years.
The belief that breast implants need to be replaced every ten years isfalse. The most common reason that an implant would need to be replaced wouldbe if the patient experienced a rupture or deflation.
"The simple fact is that breast implants today, saline or silicone, aresafe, do not cause cancer, and may never need to be changed," says Dr. RouchdiRifai, surgeon from Birmingham Cosmetic Surgery.
Birmingham Cosmetic Surgery (http://www.drrifai.com), a Michigan CosmeticSurgery provider, offers Michigan Breast Implants(http://www.drrifai.com/baugmentation .html) consultations, information andsurgery. They can be reached at (248) 723-9370 or at http://www.drrifai.com.
SOURCE Dr. Rouchdi Rifai