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Dr. Grant Stevens is a board-certified Los Angeles plastic surgeon and the Medical Director of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, serving the needs of Long Beach, Pasadena, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles plastic surgery patients. Dr. Stevens was recently named one of the Best Plastic Surgeons in America and is listed in Castle Connoly's Top Doctor guide, an impartial resource that catalogs quality doctors in a variety of medical fields.
Dr. Michelle Spring earned both her Bachelor's Degree and Medical Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She went on to complete a 5-year Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency, also at the University of Wisconsin. Dr. Spring first worked with Dr. Stevens as part of an Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship. Impressed with her surgical talent, compassion for her patients, and ability to bring a woman’s touch to the practice, Dr. Stevens invited Dr. Spring to become the newest Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon at Marina Plastic Surgery Associates.
According to new plastic surgery research, all breast implants are not created equal when it comes to long-term durability. This is important news for the millions of women worldwide who are considering having breast augmentation.
In this study the deflation rates of 500 saline breast implants from each of two manufacturers were compared over a four-year period. The implants from the leading breast implant manufacturer had a failure rate of 4.4% after four years while implants from Poly-Implant Prosthesis (PIP) had a failure rate of 15.4% over the same period. Clearly, surgeons and patients should consider this information when choosing an implant for breast augmentation. While leaking saline implants have not been associated with any adverse medical problems, they do require an additional operation for replacement.
The study was published in the prestigious journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Plastic surgeon Dr. W. Grant Stevens, an author of the study, stated, “We are committed to the safety of our patients and we want them to have accurate information when considering their surgical options.”
Saline breast implants have been the only option for most patients since the FDA restricted silicone gel implants in the 1980’s. While most are pleased with the results of augmentation with saline implants, other patients still prefer silicone gel. The gel implants are available to patients only if they agree to participate in clinical trials designed to confirm their safety. A new type of gel implant called “cohesive” has generated much interest because it is less likely to leak than previous types of implants. The cohesive gel implants are firmer than others and have been nicknamed “gummy bear implants.”
Dr. David A. Stoker, a plastic surgeon and co-author on the implant study, was asked to comment on the different types of implants. “Saline implants remain popular, but we have had a huge amount of interest in the cohesive gel implants. Our experience with the new implants has been very positive,” he said. In order to assist patients in obtaining information about their breast implant options, Drs. Stoker and Stevens created two websites, www.gummybearbreastimplants.com and www.theperfectbreast.com.
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