5 Steps to Choosing Breast Implants (Part 2)

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5 Steps to Choosing Your Breast Implants (Part 2) – 

Getting breast implants is an incredibly personal choice, with many options to consider. Macomb County breast surgeon Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women chose the breast implants that will best complement their body type, fit their lifestyle and give them the body they’ve always dreamed of.

In this two part article, renowned Macomb County breast surgeon Dr. Ali discusses the 5 factors every women needs to consider when selecting the breast implants that are right for her.

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(3.) Choosing Breast Implant Shape

Size is just one consideration when choosing breast implants. The breast implant shape plays an important part in the overall breast fullness and chest “profile”. Teardrop shaped breast implants follow a woman’s more natural breast shape, while round implants allow a much fuller look, especially in the upper chest area.

Patients who want a “bustier” look often choose round implants that provide a more pronounced fuller silhouette, especially in the upper chest area.

However, other women feel round implants look less natural – and choose teardrop shaped implants for a more contoured profile that more “anatomically” suits their frame. Teardrop implants are shaped to be fuller and feel slightly firmer at the bottom, just like a natural breast.

The highly cohesive silicon material in teardrop breast implants also maintains its shape longer and is less likely to rupture, compared to round implants.

(4.) Choosing Breast Implant Projection & Profile

Female body types and frames vary, so it’s important to understand how projection and profile of breast implants affect the body’s overall balance just as much as the size of the implants do.  A woman’s frame and chest width will help determine if the implant “profile” – which is how far out the breast extends from the chest – should be low, moderate or high regarding.

High profile placement creates fullness in the upper chest, or “upper pole” region. This is quite noticeable in most women and might seem less natural to patients looking for more subtle enhancement.

For breast reconstruction patients, or women who have little remaining breast tissue due to age or breastfeeding, high profile implants may be the only solution. Women with narrow rib cages will also appear more proportionate with high pole placement, as it offers more volume but less width.

For a more natural look, low profile implants create fullness in the lower breast or “lower pole”. This offers a subtler augmentation for women who prefer a natural look – and may also offer a better solution for a woman built more broadly.

Many women believe large breast implants automatically create more cleavage, but if the patient has a naturally wide space between her breasts, implants won’t necessarily create that deep “v” some women desire.

Once Macomb County breast implant surgeon, Dr. Ali has consulted with the patient, he will be able to offer the best recommendation to achieve the most attractive look based on all of these factors.

(5.) Choosing Breast Implant Texture

Finally, the texture of breast implants is also a consideration, each with its own benefits. Textured breast implants are often chosen for their stability in the breast pocket – and less noticeable exterior scarring or “rippling”.

While smooth implants may develop slight under dermis wrinkling, they move more naturally and are softer to the touch.

Top Macomb County Breast Implant Surgeon

Top Macomb County Breast Implant Surgeon Dr. Ali has provided beautiful breast implants for thousands of satisfied patients across Macomb County, Oakland County and all of Southeastern Michigan.

He will take the time to consult with you and discuss your body type, your frame, your lifestyle and your appearance goals – so you achieve results you will love. Schedule a consultation today and Macomb County Breast Implant Surgeon Dr. Ali will help you decide the right size, shape, profile, type and texture of implant for you.

Macomb County Breast Implant Surgeon: 248-335-7200

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Breast Implants

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Five Things You Didn’t Know About Breast Implants
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1. Breast implants have been around since the 1960s!

Is that why all of those mid-century beauties on Mad Men have such fantastic curves? Dow Corning Corporation, developed the first silicone breast implants in 1962.

The first recipient of breast implants, Timmie Jean Lindsey, is now over 80 years old – and she still has her original implants!
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2. Early breast implants weren’t tested.

The Food and Drug Administration did not require the makers of breast implants to undergo safety testing until 1991.

Over 1,000,000 women had undergone breast implant surgery before the FDA began to require proof of their safety in 1991.  While there were some complications caused by these untested breast implants, manufacturers of today’s breast implants undergo rigorous testing and FDA approval procedures.

As a result, today’s breast implants are as safe as they are beautiful.
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2. Silicone breast implants were once only used for medical purposes.

Between the years 1992 and 2006, silicone breast implants were only allowed to be implanted in women after a mastectomy, or in women who needed to fix a previously implanted broken implant.

After huge improvements in breast implant technology – and rigorous safety testing – silicone breast implants were approved for use in the USA in 2006. These new generations of FDA approved silicone breast implants are exceptionally natural looking and feeling, as well as extremely safe.
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3. Saline vs. Silicone is like Coke vs. Pepsi.

There are two types of breast implant filler: saline and silicone. Each has their distinct advantages and – like Coke and Pepsi drinkers – people have their own personal reasons for choosing a favorite.

Silicone breast implants tend to look and feel more real and natural – especially the latest technologies in MemoryShape breast implants which we use in our plastic surgery practice.

However, some women prefer saline because they can be filled more, or depleted a little, so a patient has the option of changing their breast implant size.  Typically, saline implants are also less expensive – starting in our office at a total low cost of only $5,000 including all surgical expenses!
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4. It can be too early – but it’s never too late – for breast implants!

The FDA recommends that you have to be 22 years old to get breast implants – but most people don’t realize that there is no upper age limit!

In cases where an unscrupulous surgeon puts silicone breast implants in an “under-aged” patient, there can be complications affecting the woman’s growth – and the warranty on the implants may also be waived.

However, as long as a woman is in good health with sufficient, healthy skin, even senior citizens can get breast implants.

Marie Jolstad, a healthy 84 year old widow with 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, is believed to be the oldest woman to ever get breast implants.
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5. Surgeons in the U.S. perform the most breast implant surgeries.

Breast augmentation surgery is the number one most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States. Approximately 300,000 breast augmentations were performed in 2017 in the USA. And the number of breast implants is currently growing at a rate of 3% a year.

This growth is attributable to the fact that breast implants are safer, more natural looking and more affordable than ever before!

Brazil comes in second place for the most breast implant surgeries performed annually. And Mexico hits the list in third place.
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Top Detroit Area Breast Implant Surgeon

Selecting a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon, like Detroit’s renowned Dr. Ali, helps ensure that you will be 100% satisfied with your results. He offers the best, most advanced and innovative techniques and technologies in breast implant surgery.

Dr. Ali is very thorough and careful in assessing each patient’s health and expectations for breast implant surgery. He will offer you a consultation to understand your needs, answer your questions, and explain your options.

Call today and schedule an appointment to see if breast implant surgery is right for you!
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Detroit Area Breast Implant Surgeon: 248-335-7200

 

 

 

Breast Implants Trends for 2019

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Trends in Breast Implants for 2019. 

Breast implants are still among the most popular surgical cosmetic procedures in 2019, with more than a quarter million breast augmentation surgeries performed annually. Certain trends and innovations in breast implant technologies are making breast enhancement safer and more satisfying for patients than ever before.

Top Birmingham, MI board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali has performed thousands of breast implant surgeries on universally satisfied patients who are thrilled with their results.

In this article Dr. Ali  discusses some of the latest developments in breast implant techniques and technologies that are trending in 2019.

B & C Cup Breast Implants

In recent years there has been a trend toward more “naturally” sized and shaped breast implants.  Gone are the old days of ridiculously large DDD implants that are clearly surgically enhanced.

Choosing an implant size is now much more about fitting the women’s proportions, than simply going “as big as possible.” For most women, a “C-cup” look is more attractive and realistic looking than DD-cups. Additionally, breasts that are too large for a woman’s frame can be uncomfortable – even leading to back problems.

And, inserting a breast implant that is too big for the existing breast skin and tissue can lead to complications, such as capsular contracture.

For all of these reasons, natural looking medium to full-size B and C cup looks are trending!

“Gummy Bear” Breast Implants

Today, breast implant patients have a number of new and improved breast implant materials from which to choose. One of the most popular variety of breast implants is the natural feeling gel implant.

Sometimes referred to as a “gummy bear” breast implant, this soft and pliable gel material feels like real breast tissue.

In addition to “feeling” more real, gel implants are an important advancement in silicone breast implant technology because they do not leak when damaged. Unlike saline or earlier generations of silicone breast implants, “gummy bears” are made of a cohesive silicone gel that will retain its form even if cut in half!

Gummy bear breast implants also holds their shape better – and don’t tend to wrinkle, ripple or sag – which also increases volume near the cleavage.

Quick Recovery From Breast Implant Surgery

Breast augmentation is still considered a major surgery. However, newer techniques – such as under-the-muscle breast implant – is more minimally invasive. This noit only reduces the risk of infection as well as shortens the previously extensive healing period.

Birmingham, MI board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali can create a “breast pocket” for the implant with the utmost precision. This substantially reduces post-surgical bruising, bleeding, pain and inflammation, leading to a more rapid recovery.

Less Need for Pain Medication

With the opioid addiction crisis sweeping America, doctors and patients are rightfully concerned about reducing the need for opioid painkillers. Patients undergoing under-the-muscle breast implants experience less post-surgery pain in addition to healing faster.

This is another reason under-the-muscle breast implants are among the most popular method of augmentation today. There are, of course, some exceptions to this trend. For example, women with a naturally large amount of breast tissue may experience superior results with over-the-muscle breast implants.

Top Breast Implant Surgeon – Birmingham, MI

Selecting a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon, like top Birmingham, Mi doctor Dr. Ali, who has performed thousands of breast implant surgeries, helps ensure that you will be 100% satisfied with your results. He offers the best, most advanced and innovative techniques and technologies in breast implant surgery.

Dr. Ali is very thorough and careful in assessing each patient’s health and expectations for the surgery. He will offer you a consultation to understand your needs, answer your questions, and explain your options.

Call today and schedule an appointment to see if breast implant surgery is right for you.

Birmingham, MI Breast Implant Consultation: 248-335-7200

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Breast Revision Surgery to Remove Implants

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Breast Revision Surgery to Remove Implants – 

The vast majority of breast revision surgeries involve removing old implants and replacing them. But in a small number of cases, a woman may have reasons for wanting the breast implants removed without being replaced.

While it is possible to remove breast implants without replacing them during revision surgery, most doctors recommend breast implants be replaced rather than entirely removal. This is because breast implant removal surgery is actually more complicated than breast implant replacement surgery – in addition to creating a greater risk of both bleeding and infection.

Who Chooses Breast Implant Removal?

For a small number of women, breast implant removal may be the best option. Women suffering from Rheumatological conditions may find that the breast implants worsen their condition. Similarly, patients with an autoimmune diseases – such as arthritis, MS, and lupus – may develop a sensitivity to certain materials in breast implants, such as silicone.

Skin Concerns when Removing Breast Implants

I a woman chooses to remove her implants entirely during breast revision surgery, she may also have excess skin and/or the nipple may now be located in the wrong place. The extent of these concerns will depend upon how large the removed implants were.

A breast lift, and/or other reconstructive surgery can be performed by a specialized breast revision surgeon to ensure there is no drooping or sagging skin or muscles.

Removing breast implants is more complex than the initial breast augmentation surgery. So if you decide that removing breast implants is right for you, choosing a surgeon who is highly experienced in breast implant revision surgery is essential to ensuring great results.

Bloomfield Hills Area’s Top Breast Revision Surgeon

Top plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has provided breast revision surgery for thousands of patients across Oakland County and the greater Detroit area, including: Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Troy, Southfield, and more.

Because of his expertise, high standard of care, and exceptional results in even the most difficult cases, he is the surgeon that other physicians refer their patients to for breast revision surgery. With his years of expertise, caring demeanor and modern techniques, Dr. Ali can fix almost any breast implant problem, including: implant rupture, asymmetry, capsular contracture, implant size change, and more.

No matter what problems or issues you are having with your breast implants, board certified breast revision surgeon Dr. Ali will listen to your concerns and help you find the solution.

Consultation with Top Bloomfield Hills Area Breast Revision Surgeon: 248-335-7200

The Keller Funnel® Technique for Silicone Breast Implants

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The Keller Funnel® Technique for Silicone Breast Implants

The new and innovative Keller Funnel® breast implant technique allows a surgeon to place silicone implants with a no-touch or minimal-touch technique. This groundbreaking method offers faster, safer, more beautiful breast implant results. The procedure can be used with both round or anatomical shaped breast implants – of all sizes – for precise placement with smaller incisions.

Top Birmingham, MI board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali has performed thousands of breast implant surgeries on his universally satisfied patients who are thrilled with their results. This is because he stays on top of the latest, most state-of-the-art improvements in breast implant techniques.

In this article Dr. Ali explains how the Keller breast implant technique has revolutionized breast enhancement surgery.

How The Keller Funnel Works to Insert Breast Implants

The Keller Funnel was designed for breast surgeons by a breast surgeon. The latest generation of this device – the Keller Funnel 2 – enables the breast surgeon to place the breast implant into the surgical pocket with more precision, less friction, and less “handling” than previous traditional methods.

While the design is actually quite simple, it’s ramifications are amazing.  The Keller Funnel is composed of a simple, flexible, “cone” made of clear polymeric film that is covered with a special hydrophilic coating. The coating becomes extremely slippery once it is submerged into a sterilizing solution.

The surgeon places the funnel in the breast implant pocket and “slips” the breast implant precisely in place through the slippery cone. The funnel enables the breast surgeon to completely visualize and control the delivery and placement of the breast implant.

Benefits Of Using The Keller Funnel to Insert Breast Implants

To begin with, there is less physical handling and manipulation of the breast implant when it is slipped in via the funnel. And less handling dramatically reduces the risk or possiblity of post-surgical infection from stray bacteria entering the breast pocket.

Additionally, the breast surgeon can use a shorter incision length – since the breast implant slips in through the small funnel opening. And not only does a smaller incision mean less scarring, it also means faster healing and a more comfortable recovery for the patient.

There is also less trauma to the tissue surrounding the breast implant with Keller Funnel insertion than there is when manually forcing the implant into the pocket – which further  shortens the healing period.

Sliding the breast implant in via the funnel also reduces force on the breast implant and allows for much more exact placement – which leads to more beautiful and refined final results.

Top Breast Implant Surgeon – Birmingham, MI

Skilled and experienced Birminbgham, MI plastic surgeon Dr. Ali, has performed thousands of breast implant surgeries. He stays informed of the latest, most innovative breast implant technologies – including Keller Funnel – helping ensure that you will be 100% satisfied with your results.

Dr. Ali will offer you a consultation to assess your needs, in our Birmingham, MI Surgical Center. He will patiently answer your questions, and carefully explain all of your breast implant options. Call today and schedule an appointment to see if breast implant surgery is right for you.

Birmingham, MI Breast Implant Consultation: 248-335-7200

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Why Today’s Breast Augmentation Surgery is Better

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Why Today’s Breast Augmentation Surgery is Better –

It has been more than fifty years since the first breast augmentation surgery was performed, using silicone implants. Today, breast augmentation surgery is the number one most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States – with 300,000 breast augmentations performed in 2017 alone. This represents a 3% increase over 2016.

One of the reasons breast implant surgery continues to grow in popularity is the improvements made in both the implant materials and the surgical procedures over the last several years.

In this article we share 3 reasons why today’s breast augmentation surgery is better, making it easier than ever before to get the breasts you have always wanted.

While there are lots of different factors that go into getting the beautiful results you want, these three benefits of modern breast augmentation surgery make it

New Breast Augmentation Materials are More Natural

Substantial improvements have been made recently in breast implant technologies – making them both more natural and more durable than ever before.

In 2017, silicone breast implants were used in 87% of all breast augmentation surgeries. While saline implants accounted for 13% of all breast augmentations

The new generation of so-called “gummy bear” breast implants are shaped like a teardrop. The sloped shape – with more fullness at the bottom – is virtually indistinguishable from the contours of a natural breasts.

Made from High-strength cohesive (HSC) silicone gel, these newer implants remain soft and natural-feeling to the touch – just like real breasts.

They even “squish” when pressed against another person – when hugging or being intimate rather than feeling hard like previous breast implants.

New Breast Implant Materials are Sturdier & More Stable

High-strength cohesive (HSC) silicone gel is also breakthrough technology in breast implants because it is the strongest type of silicone on the market. This means that the breast implants far sturdier than they were before, and less prone to breakage or leakage.

When earlier versions of silicone breast implants were damaged the clear gel inside would slowly create leak into the body. Newer silicone implants holds their shape and do not leak if ruptured.

New Breast Augmentation Surgical Techniques are Better

Breast surgeons now have a much better and  more advanced understanding of how to minimize complications from breast augmentation surgery.

With new advances in surgical techniques there is lower risk of infection, capsule contracture, rippling and other complications.

For example, the Keller funnel now allows the surgeon to “fold and slip” the silicone implant into place (kind of like a pastry bag) through a smaller incision. Not only does this procedure minimize scarring, but it also reduces the risk of infection.

Detroit Area Breast Augmentation Surgeon

If you have questions about the latest developments in breast implant surgery, please schedule a consultation with award-winning Detroit area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali.

The vast majority of women who choose to get breast implants say that their augmented breast(s) help them feel more self-confident, feel better about their bodies, and/or give them a greater feeling of well-being.

Detroit area board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali offers a breast augmentation consultation to help you learn about your options and decide if breast implants are a good option for you.

Detroit Area Breast Augmentation Consultation: 248-335-7200

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Which Celebrities Admit to Breast Enhancements?

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Celebrity Breast Enhancement Quotes –

If you’re considering having breast enhancement surgery, you’re in good company. Plenty of Hollywood’s most famous celebrities have already done so – to improve their careers and their self-esteem.

Today we’ll take a look at some of the entertainment industry’s most outspoken advocates of breast implant surgery. Some of them may surprise you!

Anna Faris on Her Breast Enhancement

When faced with the decision of whether or not to proceed with breast enhancement surgery, adorable actress Anna Faris stated it all came down to one basic question: how she would look in a bikini.

According to an interview with Woman’s Health, the Overboard and House Bunny star stated that while she, “never, ever thought” about getting breast enhancement surgery, she changed her mind when she turned 30.

“I was always a negative-A cup, so when I was 30, I was getting a divorce, I had just finished House Bunny, and I’d sold another movie, all of these new things were happening to me, so I got my breasts done.” Regarding how she felt regarding her choice to get breast enhancement surgery, Faris stated that, “it was … awesome.”

“I never, ever thought I’d do something like that,” she went on, explaining that she “always thought plastic surgery was caving to ‘the man,’ you know? But it came down to a really simple thing: I wanted to fill out a bikini.”

Kourtney Kardasian on Her Breast Enhancement Surgery

In an episode of Keeping Up with the Kardiashians, Kim Kardashian casually let it slip that her sister, Kourtney, had undergone a breast enhancement surgery in her younger years.

“I have had breast implants,” Kourtney Kardashian stated in a 2010 episode of Nightline. “But it’s so funny, ‘cause it’s not a secret, I could care less” who knows.

Iggy Azalea on Her Breast Enhancement Surgery

“I love them so much I had to talk about them…” the Australian rapper told E! about her breast enhancement in a 2015 interview.

“I’d feel better not to have some secret,” she said. “It’s much freer to say it and then you don’t have to worry someone will dig it up.”

NeNe Leakes on Her Breast Enhancement Surgery

In an interview with People, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star stated that she has had liposuction, a nose job, and breast enhancement surgery (with a lift!)

“I still wanted to look like NeNe, the black woman that I am, but a better version.”

Kaley Cuoco on Her Breast Enhancement Surgery

When speaking with Woman’s Health Magazine, Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuocostated that her breast enhancement surgery was, “the best thing I ever did.”

The actress went on to state that, “As much as you want to love your inner self, I’m sorry, you also want to look good…I don’t think you should do it for a man or anyone else, but if it makes you feel confident, that’s amazing!”

Naya Rivera on Her Breast Enhancement Surgery

In her book, Sorry Not Sorry, the former Glee star opened up about receiving breast enhancement surgery shortly after becoming an adult.

“People have a lot of opinions about plastic surgery, but more than 10 years after I got my boobs, they still make me happy when I look in the mirror.”

Best Detroit Breast Enhancement Surgery

Women who choose to get breast surgery – including breast enhancement surgery, breast lift surgery, or breast reconstruction surgery – universally report that their new breasts help them feel more self-confident, feel better about their bodies, and give them a greater feeling of well-being!

Top rated Detroit area board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali offers the same stunning breast enhancement results that the stars get in Beverly Hills.

Schedule a breast enhancement surgery consultation with Doctor Ali to learn about your options, and decide if breast enhancement surgery is right for you.

Detroit Area Breast Enhancement Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200

What Is Breast Implant Tracking?

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What Is Breast Implant Tracking?

Each breast implant is given a specific serial number, which allows the manufacturer to locate important information regarding when and how the implants you received during your breast implant surgery were manufactured. As one of the leading choices for Oakland County patients undergoing breast implant surgery, Mentor has developed a breast implant tracking program tasked with keeping you updated on all necessary information regarding your mentor breast implants.

Breast Implant Tracking is Required by Law

It is required by federal law that breast implant manufacturers track all of their implants with a serial number. Following your breast implant surgery, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will report your breast implant serial number(s) to their manufacturer, along with your personal contact information, the date of your surgery, as well as contact information for his place of practice. All of this information will be maintained by the manufacturer in a confidential manner.

On the day of your breast implant surgery, Oakland County patients will be asked to participate in the tracking program set in place by your breast implant manufacturer. This way, the manufacturer will be able to contact your in the event there is any updated information available regarding your breast implants.

Oakland County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali and his staff will make sure the Device Tracking Form is accurately filled out and returned to your breast implant manufacturer.

Breast Implant Device Identification Cards

Following your breast implant surgery, Oakland County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will give you a card containing all pertinent information regarding your breast implants (such as the catalogue and serial number of your breast implants). Bring this card with you to all appointments with other doctors or healthcare providers to help them give your appropriate treatment and proper protection to your breast implants during medical procedures.

In the event your implants are replaced during a subsequent breast implant surgery, patients will be given a new Device Identification Card for their new implants.

Oakland County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali will keep a copy of your Device Identification Card with your medical records.

Whenever your contact information changes, be sure to inform your breast implant manufacturer of such changes, such as mailing addresses, email addresses, etc. to be sure that you are able to accurately receive any information regarding your breast implants.

Breast Implant Tracking Contact Information

Oakland County breast surgeon Doctor Ali typically uses MemoryShape™ Breast Implants manufactured by Mentor. Their contact information is as follows:

Mentor Worldwide LLC
201 Mentor Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 USA
1 (800) MENTOR8
www.mentorwwllc.com

If Doctor Ali uses a different brand for your breast implant surgery, he will supply you with their contact information.

If your breast implant surgery was performed by another breast surgeon, contact them for breast implant manufacturer’s contact information.

Oakland County Breast Implant Surgeon

If you have questions about your breast implant surgery, or tracking your breast implants, please call our medical office or schedule an appointment consultation with award-winning Oakland County plastic surgeon Dr. Ali.

The vast majority of women who choose to get breast implants say that their breast implants help them feel more self-confident, feel better about their bodies, and/or give them a greater feeling of well-being.

Oakland County board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali offers a breast implant consultation to help you learn about your options and and answer any breast implant questions you may have.

Oakland County Breast Implant Consultation: 248-335-7200

History of Silicone Breast Implant Regulation (Part 1)

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History of Silicone Breast Implant Regulation (Part 1) –

Most board certified plastic surgeons, like Detroit’s Dr. Ali, now prefer silicone breast implants for their patients because of their natural look and feel, and excellent safety record.

In this two part article Detroit area breast implant surgeon Dr. Ali discusses the regulations that have affected silicone breast implants over the years – ensuring patient safety.

Silicone Breast Implant Regulation: 1960s

Gel-filled silicone breast implants were introduced to the U.S. in 1962, and in common use by 1964.

This new technology was imperfect at first. In large part this was due to lack of study or regulation on this new technology.

But thanks to advancements in technology, rigorous scientific testing, and intensive regulation by the FDA, silicone breast implants are now very safe.

Silicone Breast Implant Regulation: 1970s

Before 1976 breast implants were not highly regulated. In 1976 the U.S. Congress passed the Medical Device Amendments to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Under this law, breast implants were considered “Class II” (moderate risk) medical devices – and as such they had to comply with general controls and performance standards.

At that time the FDA reviewed new breast implants through a process called the 510(k) Premarket Notification process, like any other Class II products.

Silicone Breast Implant Regulation: 1980s

In the early 1980s, the FDA began to identify certain local complications and adverse outcomes of these older silicone breast implants. Some reports even described cancer and connective tissue disease in a small number of women with breast implants.

As concerns arose about the safety of silicone breast implants rose, the FDA reclassified breast implant into “Class III” (higher-risk), which requires premarket approval. Breast implant manufacturers now had to provide data demonstrating the breast implants were safe and effective BEFORE they could be sold.

CLICK HERE for Part 2 of The History of Silicone Breast Implant Regulation

Troy, MI Area’s Top Breast Implant Surgeon

Dr. Ali is a Troy area double board certified breast implant surgeon who has performed breast augmentation surgery on thousands of women in the metro Detroit area, including Birmingham, Troy, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, and across Oakland County. He utilizes the latest techniques and best, state-of-the-art breast implant technologies and procedures – to ensure that your results are as safe as they are beautiful. Doctor Ali will be happy to offer you a  consultation to answer all of your questions at his Birmingham office.

Feel beautiful inside and out, with breast implant surgery. And remember, financing options are also available.

Troy, MI Area Breast Implant Surgeon Consultation: 248-335-7200