How popular are breast implants (breast augmentation)?
Breast implants first became a reality for women starting in the 1960's, but since there was no FDA regulation, they were considered risky and the price too high for most. But by 1990, 1,000,000 women had received breast implants. Jumping ahead, it is reported that in 2004 over 300,000 women had new breast implants or their current implants replaced. Because of societal peer pressure and the breast implants becoming more affordable, implants have gone up 300% in just the last 7 years. Estimates say that 25% of all breast implants are for replacements, usually for women who have undergone a mastectomy.
Silicone Breast Implants or Saline Breast Implants?
The first breast implants were silicone, but by the early 1990's when breast implants took off in popularity, the FDA removed silicone implants for purely cosmetic procedures. Women who had previous silicone implants could continue to replace exisiting silicone implants with new one's. Saline breast implants are the only option if you are looking to increase your bust these days. Saline breast implants have had excellent results with very few side effects; only about 8% of all women have the implants removed due to complications or side effects. It is not uncommon however for a women to have their breast implants replaced in order to go bigger or smaller.
Hospital or Private Doctor's Office?
Estimates indicate that approximately 65% of all current breast implants are performed in private doctor offices; the other 35% are done at a hospital.
How costly are breast implants?
Breast implants are not covered by health insurance. The pricetag will vary greatly depending, like everything else, on where you live. Breast Implants in Boston will normally cost more than say Texas. The average procedure will cost around $7,000 (including anesthesia). You should also be weary of a physician who will charge for an initial consultation. In the long run, the cost of breast implants is well worth it. Were that not the case, implant popularity would not continue to soar.
Plastic Surgery in Massachusetts:
Surgery to remodel, repair, or restore body parts, especially by the transfer of tissue as defined by The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. The most common plastic surgeries are liposuction, breast implants, facelifts, botox, dermabrasion and tummy tucks. Plastic surgery is growing in popularity; plastic surgery was originally mostly for women. But men are electing to have plastic surgery at a rapid growth rate. Any plastic surgery should always be performed by a board certified plastic surgeon.
