Are Silicone Breast Implants Legal in the United States?
The improved silicone gel implants with cohesive gel and a sturdier shell have finally been released for wide use in the United States in November 2006 as the prior questions and problems had been resolved. While it is anticipated that many women will now choose to have silicone gels, some will still prefer saline implants as there are many factors to consider in the saline versus silicone gel decision. In a recent definitive study, breast implants (saline and silicone) have been shown not to have any connection to breast cancer. In fact, patients with implants have a lower rate of breast cancer than the general female population owing to more frequent breast self-exams and regular mammograms that women with implants tend to undergo.
