BREAST

• Breast Augmentation
• Breast Enlargement
• Breast Reconstruction
• Breast Reduction
• Breast Lift

BODY

• Liposuction
• Tummy Tuck / Abdominoplasty
• Buttock Augmentation / Fat Transfer
• Upper Arm Lift
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Body Lift

FACE

• Eyelid Surgery
• Brow Lift
• Facelift
• Neck Lift
• Rhinoplasty
• Ear Surgery

FOR MEN

• Male Breast Reduction
• Liposuction
• Facial Procedures
• Poland's Syndrome
• Brow Lift

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Silicone Gel Breast Implants

Serving Houston, Pearland, Sugarland and Friendswood

If you’ve been considering silicone gel breast implants for either cosmetic augmentation or reconstructive surgery, there’s good news! This type of breast implant has made a resounding comeback after extensive, four-year-long Food & Drug Administration studies found no conclusive links between them and allegations of medical problems such as connective tissue disease or cancer. After a 14-year ban, the FDA has recently re-approved (as of November 2006) silicone gel breast implants for women of any age desiring them for reconstructive surgery and for women 22 and older for augmentation.

Breast implants made from silicone gel have come a long way since their peak of popularity in the 1960s. They are now made more reliably with realistic shape and feel, and come in custom-fitted sizes designed to achieve your desired profile. Dr. Lapuerta’s long years of experience and skilled care will transform the way you look and feel about yourself, from the consultation all the way to the completion of the implant surgery – and after.

Silicone gel or saline?

One of the most important decisions you will need to make when considering breast implant surgery is deciding between silicone and saline implants. There are many pros and cons regarding each type of breast implant, Dr. Lapuerta will take the time to sit down with you to explain all the differences, drawbacks, and advantages, and to answer your questions. This type of thorough communication is important between patient and doctor in order to ensure that you know exactly what to expect with your breast implant experience.

The FDA strongly recommends checkups every two years after your procedure. This precaution includes a non-invasive MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) to ensure that your breast implants have not developed any problems. You are also informed that subsequent breast implant surgeries – usually one – are highly recommended, most probably about 10 years after your initial procedure.

Silicone gel breast implants can be the stepping stone to a whole new outlook on life. We encourage you to feel completely free to discuss with the doctor, or any of his highly qualified staff, any questions or concerns you may have. Every professional in our Houston, TX office encourages and practices the open, free, and honest communication regarding this very successful, rewarding, and life-changing procedure. Contact us today to set up a personal consultation.