* Premiere Center offers silicone and saline breast implants

Silicone Breast Implants Just Approved by FDA

"The decision has big implications for the industry, as breast augmentation is the second most-popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States today."

The 5 Generations of Silicon Breast Implants

Silicone implants are generally described in terms of five generations which segregates common characteristics of manufacturing techniques.

Support for Silicone

It happens over and over. Dr. Karl Breuing, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital, offers his patient the choice: a saline implant, which feels much like a water balloon, and a silicone implant, which feels more like a balloon filled with firm Jello. More often than not, he said, the woman hefts and squeezes each, then holds up the silicone and says, "I want this one."

Frequently asked questions

Q: At what age do most people have cosmetic surgery?
A: About one-third of cosmetic surgery patients are between 35 and 50. About 22 percent are 26 to 34, 18 percent are 25 and under and 27 percent are over 51.

Q: How many men have cosmetic surgery?
A: Over 150,000 cosmetic procedures are performed on men each year. And the number gets larger each year as men grow increasingly comfortable with the concept of cosmetic surgery for themselves.

Q: How many people undergo cosmetic surgery each year?
A: According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS) Statistics, nearly 860,000 cosmetic surgery procedures were performed in 2002.

Q: How long does it take to recover from Breast implant surgery?
A: You will actually be able to walk from the office and resume light activities in a few days.

Q: Is financing available for the procedures?
A: Yes, when you come in for your consultation, we will go over all your options.