Breast Augmentation: Survey Highlights Recent Trends

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Breast Augmentation: Survey Highlights Recent Trends In Today's Most Popular Cosmetic Surgery Procedure


New York, NY (Vocus/PRWEB ) April 27, 2009 -- Despite the highly anticipated Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of silicone gel implants for cosmetic purposes in 2006, saline-filled implants remain the most popular choice for primary breast augmentation, according to a study published in the March/April issue of Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

According to this survey, 60% of surgeons still were using saline implants, and the vast majority of these doctors selected saline implants for 75% to 100% of their patients undergoing first-time breast augmentation. The reported survey found that 80% of responding plastic surgeons had increased their use of silicone gel implants since their reintroduction in 2006. There were a number of reasons for choosing one implant type over another. Patient preference was the most common factor driving the choice of silicone gel implants.

The 27 questions included in the survey were posed to 1746 members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). ASAPS members were selected for the study population in an attempt to gather data from surgeons who most likely perform the highest volume of primary breast augmentation procedures. Data was gathered over a 3-month period beginning in June 2007.

The survey gathered other practice data on primary breast augmentation including most common incision location, implant size and type, and complications:

• The majority of surgeons (64%) preferred an incision near the breast crease, while 25% preferred an incision around the bottom half of the areola.
• The average implant size reported by 81% of surgeons was 300 to 400 cc (which is approximately a small to a full "C" cup bra).
• Smooth implants, rather than implants with a textured surface, were most often preferred by 92% of respondents because it was the surgeon's preference, less wrinkling, or overall better results for the patient.
• Ninety-six percent of surgeons used round, rather than anatomically-shaped, implants.
• The most common position for implant placement was under the muscle (62% of surgeons).
• The most frequently reported early complication of primary breast augmentation was nipple sensation changes, while capsular contracture (breast firmness caused by scar tissue contracting around the implant) was the most commonly cited delayed complication.

"Although the reintroduction of silicone gel implants was accompanied by expectations of a sharp increase in their use, this survey revealed that, among Aesthetic Society members, saline implants are used more often than silicone gel implants," said Rod Rohrich, MD and Edward Reece, M.D., the study's senior and lead authors. "However, both saline and silicone gel implants are used frequently, safely and reliably."

"The approval of silicone gel implants has expanded the options for women considering breast augmentation," says Alan Gold, MD, president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)."Nevertheless, obtaining favorable patient outcomes is usually not dependent on the type of implant as much as the use of patient-appropriate techniques by a qualified and experienced surgeon."

According to recent data from ASAPS, breast augmentation was the top cosmetic surgical procedure in 2008, overtaking lipoplasty for the first time. In 2008, there were 355,671 breast augmentation procedures, up over 250% from 1997. According to the Society's most recent statistics, 46% of breast augmentations in 2008 (including both primary and implant replacement procedures) were performed using silicone gel implants.

About ASJ
Aesthetic Surgery Journal, owned by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and published by Elsevier Science, is a peer-reviewed international journal focusing on clinical and scientific developments in cosmetic surgery and cosmetic medicine. The Journal has subscribers in more than 80 countries. Besides its affiliation with ASAPS, the leading organization of board-certified plastic surgeons who specialize in aesthetic surgery, ASJ is also the official English-language journal of plastic surgery societies in Brazil, Israel, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Costa Rica, Colombia, India and The Netherlands, and it is the official journal of the Rhinoplasty Society. ASJ's Editorial Board includes plastic surgeons and Interspecialty Editors representing anesthesiology, dermatology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology and clinical psychology. For information on the Journal, as well as subscriber and pay-per-view access to the Journal's full text and graphics, go to http://www.aestheticsurgeryjournal.com/.

About ASAPS
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the leading organization of board-certified plastic surgeons specializing in cosmetic plastic surgery includes Active-Member plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as well as International Active Members who hold equivalent credentials in their own countries. For information, visit http://www.surgery.org/.



American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Herbal supplements before surgery

Recently I saw a report in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal claims that more than two fifths of cosmetic surgery patients take some form of herbal supplement in the sometime before their operation. Experts are concerned that some supplements can be harmful around the time of surgery and may also interact with conventional medicines. Dr Alan Gold, president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (Asaps), said that despite the well-documented side-effects of some herbal supplements, "many patients do not fully appreciate the importance of discontinuing these treatments before surgery". While some herbal supplements may provide benefits during recovery, commonly used herbal medications such as ginkgo biloba, ginseng, garlic, echinacea, valerian root and others can have deleterious effects when combined with surgery.

This is pretty scary if you ask me. The reason? Well, most of us think that we don't have to inform our doctor regarding the use of herbal supplements. Not so!! Dr. Gold added: "Stopping certain herbal supplements prior to surgery is just as critical as stopping aspirin, ibuprofen and many other common drugs."

As many as 70% of patients do not disclose the use of alternative medications to their surgeon or conventional health care provider, sometimes because they feel these physicians have little knowledge or interest in naturopathic medicine, or they feel physicians may disapprove of such treatments. Some patients simply fail to recognize the relevance of supplement usage to their current medical or surgical care. Patients need to be aware that full disclosure of all medications - both those that are prescribed and those that are obtained over-the-counter - is extremely important to their health and safety.
So please, if you do take herbal supplements, be sure to inform your doctor. In today's world we are willing to try anything that will help us overcome our infirmities. Doctors are no longer surprised to find out that their patients are taking natural medicines and/or herbal supplements. So go ahead, disclose everything!!





Herbal Medications to Avoid Within 2 Weeks of Surgery

--Gingko Biloba--Echinacea--Garlic--Goldenseal--Ginseng--Licorice--Fish oils (omega-3 fatty acids)--St. John's Wort--Dong Quai--Kava--Feverfew--Valerian Root--Ephedra

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