The Great Implant Debate
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The Great Implant Debate
Breast implants remain a highly popular choice in plastic surgery, leading to ongoing discussions about the best type of implants and governmental involvement in the decision-making process.
The Debate Over Implant Types
The debate primarily centers around silicone and saline implants. Initially, silicone was the preferred choice, but health issues shifted attention to saline alternatives.
Silicone gained popularity after World War II when doctors began injecting it directly into women's breasts, which resulted in complications such as cysts, sores, and systemic illnesses. These issues diminished interest in silicone until its resurgence.
In the early 1960s, Houston surgeons Thomas Cronin and Frank Gerow, in collaboration with Dow Corning, developed the first encapsulated silicone implants. Their innovation had a profound impact on plastic surgery, with demand outpacing the number of available surgeons. These implants consisted of a firmer silicone shell filled with soft silicone gel and were favored for maintaining shape better than saline alternatives.
Safety Concerns and Regulation
Initially unregulated, silicone implants came under the scrutiny of the FDA as concerns about leakage and failures emerged. The second-generation implants, designed to be softer, were thinner and more prone to failure. One variant, coated with polyurethane, degraded into a carcinogen and was quickly withdrawn from the market.
The debate around silicone implants is intense but often lacks clear evidence. Silicone leakage is viewed negatively, yet its exact link to specific diseases remains uncertain due to insufficient long-term studies. Many women with leaking silicone implants have reported health issues like chronic fatigue and neurological problems. While studies show mixed results, health tends to improve for women who have their ruptured implants removed. In 1992, the FDA restricted silicone implants to medical necessity cases.
Rise of Saline Implants
Following the restrictions on silicone, saline implants gained prominence. Developed in the 1960s, they had been less popular until the 1992 ban. Saline implants, with their rubberized surface and saline solution filling, are generally considered safer as leaked saline is non-toxic. However, challenges with saline implants include difficulties in achieving the desired shape, potential wrinkling, and sagging. Despite these issues, saline implants do not carry the same risks as silicone.
Conclusion
The debate over breast implants continues, with the current FDA restrictions on silicone giving an edge to saline implants. As the dialogue evolves, it remains crucial for individuals to discuss options and risks with their plastic surgeons.
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