“Most patients in my practice tend to be very sophisticated and rarely request the bigger is better option. Going from an A cup to a small C cup is not unusual, and for many ladies this can be done and still achieve a natural result.”
—Dr. Aston
WHAT’S NEW WITH SILICONE
“The cohesive silicone gel is new. It has been shown in careful evaluations that there is no relationship between silicone gel implants and any systemic medical disease, breast cyst, breast cancer or detection of cancer. . . . Even if silicone gel implants are never returned to the market, saline breast implants provide an excellent option for routine cosmetic breast augmentation. In the vast majority of cases, it would be very difficult for one to discern the difference between a gel implant in one breast and a saline implant in the other, unless one had a great deal of experience in examining breasts.”
—Dr. Aston
“Silicone implants are safe as long as they are changed every 10 years or so. I have seen more damage from excessive breastfeeding than silicone implants that have been properly maintained.”
—Dr. Hidalgo
“The silicone implants used today are several generations more advanced, much less likely to leak and have a ‘cohesive’ gel inside that stays in its place while still feeling natural.”
—Dr. Steinbrech
WHERE THE SCARS ARE
“Breast augmentation scars can be placed under the arm, under the fold of the breast, or around half of the areola. The anatomy of the individual patient will usually determine which is best for the patient.”
—Dr. Aston
“Any incision can be used for those with good breast shape to begin with. Challenging cases should be done through an incision around the areola because it provides the best control for shaping the implant pocket.”
—Dr. Hidalgo