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Silicone implants are safe ~ Silicone Breast Implants Safe?

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Answer from Jeffrey Roth, MD: Silicone got a bad rap back in "92-'93.  They commissioned an Institute of Medicine Study which found NO...

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Silicone Gel Breast Implants Deemed Safe and Effective; Long-term Studies Needed « www.draston.com

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FDA panel confirms safety of today's silicone implants - Related Stories - Plastic Surgery SmartBrief

smartbrief.com — “An expert panel concluded that currently marketed silicone breast implants are safe. The committee agreed that patients no longer need to be advised to get a magnetic resonance imaging test three years after getting implants and every two years thereafter to check for ruptures. View full resource at smartbrief.com

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FDA: Silicone Breast Implants Are Safe – TIME Healthland

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FDA: Silicone breast implants are safe, but not without lots of complications | http://t.co/yifCYur

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F.D.A. Affirms Safety of Breast Implants - NYTimes.com

nytimes.com — “Despite the government’s assurances, some patients and women’s groups expressed concerns about the potential for silicone implants to rupture.View full resource at nytimes.com

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JonPerlmanMD Jon A Perlman, MD FACS Active Health Library, Doctor, Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, and Physician

It's taken 20 years for good sense to prevail. Finally and FDA conclusion that silicone breast implants are safe. http://t.co/gQU3Qtn

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Medical News: Washington Week: Panel Urges Better Breast Implant Follow-Up - in Washington-Watch, Washington Watch from MedPage Today

medpagetoday.com — “WASHINGTON -- A federal advisory panel concluded that silicone gel breast implants are safe, but that a massive registry that collects data on women who've had implants could go a long way toward bettView full resource at medpagetoday.com

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Washington Week: Panel Urges Better Breast Implant Follow-Up: WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- A… http://t.co/1EzkbIL

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Medical News: Washington Week: Panel Urges Better Breast Implant Follow-Up - in Washington-Watch, Washington Watch from MedPage Today

medpagetoday.com — “WASHINGTON -- A federal advisory panel concluded that silicone gel breast implants are safe, but that a massive registry that collects data on women who've had implants could go a long way toward bettView full resource at medpagetoday.com

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Washington Week: Panel Urges Better Breast Implant Follow-Up http://t.co/Zro1B1F

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Explore Plastic Surgery - Dr. Barry Eppley » Blog Archive » Silicone Breast Implants Are Safe And Effective

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FDA: Silicone-gel breast implants 'safe and effective' - Health - Women's health - msnbc.com

msnbc.msn.com — “The Food and Drug Administration reaffirmed its position that silicone-gel breast implants are “safe and effective for their intended use,” an FDA official said Wednesday, although the agency is looking for ways to improve long-term follow-up of women who receive them.View full resource at msnbc.msn.com

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Silicone-gel breast implants 'safe and effective,' FDA affirms: http://t.co/emCiSzy

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Are silicone implants safe?

talkabouthealth.com — “Wow, that's a huge topic! Silicone implants are as safe as saline implants in my opinion. Both are associated with risks including (but not limited to) capsulView full resource at talkabouthealth.com

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Dr C is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and is also an active member in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, the Plastic Surgery Education Foundation, the San Antonio International Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the Texas Medical Society. He has also served on the National Board of Medical Examiners.

Dr C's areas of special interest include advanced breast reconstruction techniques, minimally invasive (short scar) surgery of the breast, cosmetic surgery of the breast and body, and scar healing. His expertise in body contouring techniques has been featured in the national magazine ANEW. Dr C is also Chief Science Officer of C&H Scientific, Inc, makers of the scar treatment InviCible Scars." /> Dr Minas Chrysopoulo - PRMA Plastic Surgery Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, Physician, Active Health Library, and Doctor

Just answered a question on TalkAboutHealth: "Are silicone implants safe?" http://bit.ly/qake08

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Silicone breast implants are safe, but only diamonds are forever | Project Beauty

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robertgrantmd Robert T Grant MD Plastic Surgeon, Physician, Doctor, and Surgeon

Silicone breast implants are FDA safe but they do not last a lifetime. What to expect: http://ow.ly/5Tbgs via @project_beauty

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Rhinoplasty With Silicone Bridge Aug- When Would Potential Infection Occur? Doctor Answers, Tips

realself.com — “Unfortunately, there is no "window" of time through which you can pass safely.  There is always a chance of infection, even years after...View full resource at realself.com

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The Risk Of Complications With Nasal Implants Relates To Size And Shape http://realself.com/t/359486

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The Latest Buzz About Breast Implants | blog.enhanceyourimage.com

blog.enhanceyourimage.com — “Information about Santa Rosa breast implant choices, cohesive silicone, saline.View full resource at blog.enhanceyourimage.com

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Silicone Breast Implants: Safe, With Caveats : NPR

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Most Recently Shared on July 11, 2011 at 5:38 pm By:

GVMD Glenn Vallecillos MD Doctor, Surgeon, Plastic Surgeon, and Physician

Good overview article released by npr on silicone breast implants. http://bit.ly/p8jMoP

9 months ago...

FDA Update: Silicone Implants Are Safe But Do Come with Risks

paulpinmd.com — “Although breast implants do not pose serious health risks to patients, they can result in complications that result in the need for breast implant removal or replacement surgery.View full resource at paulpinmd.com

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FDA concludes silicone breast implants mostly safe - USATODAY.com

yourlife.usatoday.com — “Federal health officials say the latest data on silicone breast implants show they are relatively safe, despite frequent complications that lead about one in five women to have the implants removed within ten years.View full resource at yourlife.usatoday.com

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