Dr. Wojo. Healthy Living. Simplified.

Have you noticed that on these new makeover television programs just about every woman wants breast implants? Well, put your coffee cup down, because we are going to talk about the crème de le crème of plastic surgery: breast augmentation.

During the peak of breast implant popularity, complications came from what some blamed on the use of silicone implants, which meant that since 1992, only saline implants have been available for patients. Recently, an advisory panel completed an evaluation on the use of silicone implants and a vote of 9-6 occurred in favor in reinstating their use. This reverses an 11-year ban in the United States, meaning this recommendation will now go to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for final approval.

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