'Celebrate progression in breast surgery'

30/10/2007

America''s Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an excuse to praise the new and improved options in breast surgery, says HealthNewsDigest.com.

The majority of women know exactly how they want to look before even consulting the surgeon, claims the article. However it warns that every boob job is different depending on the woman''s measurements and natural breasts.

Plastic surgeon Dr G Patrick Maxwell said: "Today with the new silicone gel … women have fresh choices and options to actualise their goals."

Silicone gel implants were previously banned in the US but were recently approved by the FDA and Dr Maxwell claims they are "now the single most studied medical device in the history of medicine."

The first silicone breast implant was developed in 1961 and According to the Breast Augmentation resource website, the first breast augmentation surgery was performed in 1890 and it is now one of the most frequently performed cosmetic plastic surgeries.

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