Dear Dr. Wall, I just caught the tail end of a news story on TV discussing a ban on silicone breast implants in France. Out of curiosity, what is the reason for this? Is there a ban on the silicone implants I currently have right now? Thanks. There is no ban on your FDA-approved gel-filled…
If you believe what they report on ABC’s website, one of the "hottest" gifts requested this past Christmas season wasn’t jewelry. It wasn’t a cruise. It wasn't a new car. It was cosmetic surgery, which for this blog’s purposes, includes items like Botox® Cosmetic injections, fillers and other goodies that make us more youthful looking,…
Here’s good news for those of you with breast implants. Unlike those who receive hip or knee implants, patients who have breast implants receive warranties that can be put into play if they need replaced. Although the implant companies, Allergan and Mentor Corp., which combined sell about 99% of the breast implants in the US, don’t…