Minas T Chrysopoulo, MD. Plastic, Reconstructive & Microsurgical Associates (PRMA) of South Texas, San Antonio, TX.
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Dr Chrysopoulo is board certified in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and specializes in breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy for breast cancer, including the DIEP flap breast reconstruction procedure. Please also visit his Breast Reconstruction Blog for the latest information in reconstructive breast surgery.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) - Just over half of ASPS Member Surgeons predict they will perform up to 25 percent more breast augmentations in the next 12 months and that 40 percent or more of all patients will choose silicone breast implants. These and other findings appear in a new report from an American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ survey about the impact of the reintroduction of silicone implants.
Breast augmentation became the top cosmetic surgery procedure in 2006 with an increase of 13 percent over 2005. Supporting this trend is the fact that 71 percent of plastic surgeons perform, on average, more than five breast enhancement procedures a month. Further, 75 percent expect 3 to 10 percent of their patients will at some time replace their existing saline implants for silicone for purely cosmetic reasons.
"Plastic surgeons are receiving positive feedback from their breast augmentation patients since the approval of silicone breast implants. These interactions are creating an upbeat outlook for the future use of silicone implants," said ASPS President Roxanne Guy, MD.
ASPS Member Surgeons agree the implants are safe, but some believe their patients may still have concerns about their safety. Four out of five members responded that their personal concern for the safety of the implants was the least significant barrier preventing their patients from choosing silicone breast implants. Forty-five percent of members said their patients’ concerns about safety might be a significant barrier. However, 60 percent of the members believe cost would be the most significant barrier preventing some patients from choosing silicone implants.
"Each patient has different needs, which are addressed during a consultation with their plastic surgeon," said Dr. Guy. "Patients now have a wonderful advantage because they can choose between saline and silicone – a decision they can make together with their plastic surgeon."
Learn more about augmentation with breast implants and other cosmetic breast procedures here.
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