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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
Silicone cohesive implants
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.
Silicone cohesive implants
by TheExModel, Feb 06, 2008 02:09PM
Hello Dr... Please could you tell me on how many years Siliocone cohesive implants would last on a average healthy lady?
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Feb 07, 2008 07:01PM
, Feb 07, 2008 07:01PM
As with any saline or silicone gel implant, there is a small but real risk of implant failure. Each manufacturer will state some per cent possible rupture rate over a specific period of time for particulr implants. For example, Allergan reports an MRI detected rupture rate of 2.7% (our of 455 patients) with a four year follow-up in primary augmentation patients for their gel-filled implants. For specific implant potential rupture rates, I recommend you view the manufacturer's web site.
