Posted: 11/28/06

The MemoryGel™ silicone breast implants you've been hearing about have been successfully used and trusted for 20 years by millions women all over the world. Why? Because these implants feel more like natural breast tissue - without compromising reliability or safety. After almost two decades of research and testing with surgeons and patients, MemoryGel™ breast implants are now available to women in the U.S.

The FDA recently (November 2006) issued an approval that will allow the unrestricted use of silicone breast implants for most women. In the early 1990’s, silicone breast implants were removed from the market due to safety concerns. However, data that has been gathered since that time has proven these implants to be safe. This data was gathered over the last 14 years through an adjunct study that allowed the use of silicone implants for only very select patients. Dr. Reath is one of the plastic surgeons who participated in this study, and has been using silicone breast implants since that time.

We now offer silicone breasts implants for women seeking breast enlargement, as long as they are over the age of 22. (The FDA feels that in some women breast development may not be complete until age 22.) Silicone implants can also be used in any women seeking breast reconstruction, or the correction of developmental abnormalities.

Plastic surgeons, who have not had experience with silicone implants through this study over the last 14 years, must complete a device education course prior to using these implants. Dr. Reath has been using silicone implants as an important part of his practice for over 20 years, and can offer them immediately. There are important differences in the use of saline and silicone implants. Understanding these differences comes with experience. 

There has been so much talked and written about silicone implants for more than a decade. This has resulted in confusion on the part of many patients. This action by the FDA truly clears the air on the safety and use of silicone implants. And, most importantly, it has given women considering breast surgery important choices in the type of implant they wish to receive. Dr. Reath and his staff will continue to inform and educate patients about their options, so you can be confident in your implant decision.

Video Demonstration:

We have cut a MemoryGel™ breast implant in half to plainly show how the material holds together uniformly (no leaking) while still retaining the natural give of breast tissue.

It does this because of a cohesive, gelatin-like substance that acts as a solid rather than a liquid.

Click on the picture to watch a video which dramatically illustrates the benefits of cohesive MemoryGel silicone implants.

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Before and After Photos