Breast Implants

Breast Implants are defined as a category of cosmetic surgery. This means the reason implants are surgically implemented in a woman's chest is for cosmetic purposes. Breast implants are designed for cosmetic treatments, such as augmentation and reconstruction.

Many women choose to undergo the surgical procedure due to psychological issues of low self-esteem. But many women also receive breast implants due to accidental scarring or as a result of a mastectomy, or excision of the breast. In fact, the United States Census Bureau notes, there were 11.5 million cosmetic surgeries in 2006, and of these cosmetic surgeries, breast implants and augmentation were the most sought after procedure.

Have you suffered due to breast implant malpractice? If so, contact our breast implant malpractice lawyers right now.

There are three main types of breast implants:

• Saline-Filled Breast Implants
• Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants
• Alternative Breast Implants

Medical malpractice as a result of a botched breast implant surgery may debilitate you, and even cause wrongful death. If you or anyone you know has experienced medical malpractice due to breast implants, please contact us.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over 306,000 women underwent breast surgery to remove, reconstruct, or augment their breasts.

Saline-filled breast implants are the safest kind of implant and the most popular. There is minimal damage to the breast area if the implant ruptures. Saline is not a toxic chemical like silicone. If there are ruptures or tears with the implant, medical professionals can surgically remove the implant with very little harm done to the patient.

The main kinds of injuries experienced due to malpractice in breast implant surgeries are:

• Bacterial infections
• Breast and chest pain
• Infection due to rupture or deflation
• Nipple sensation changes
• Capsular contracture

Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants are the second most popular type of breast implant. This kind of implant is filled with a silicone gel, which makes it appear like a real breast. There is a certain amount of risk when choosing a silicone implant. Due to the amount of silicone in the gel, a rupture causing leakage into the body may be very harmful. Alternative Breast Implants have a different kind of gel and rubber shell made up of neither saline or silicone.

If you or anyone you know has experienced any of these debilitating circumstances, contact an attorney who specializes in breast implant malpractice.

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