Breast enlargement is the third most common cosmetic surgery performed in the United States. Clinically known as augmentation mammoplasty, surgical breast implants have seen an increase of more than 20% over the past four years.
Mostly, all breast augmentation surgery today is performed with saline filled implants that consist of a silicone shell filled with sterile saltwater. Saline filled implants are safe because the body absorbs the saline solution in case the implant ruptures or leaks. At present, the FDA does not approve silicone gel breast implants because they are not proven to be safe. More
