Featured Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Peter J. Capizzi

Dr. Peter J. Capizzi

Charlotte and Huntersville, North Carolina

He uses the latest techniques and technology in his practice of Breast Augmentation and Breast Enhancement Surgery.

Peter J. Capizzi, M. D., F. A. C. S. is an internationally known plastic surgeon and educator. He holds an appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He is double board-certified in both plastic and general surgery with additional expertise in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body.

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Silicone Implant History - INAMED Provides Update on Its U.S. Silicone Gel Filled Breast Implant Regulatory Activities and Clinical Studies

INAMED Corporation (NASDAQ:IMDC), a global healthcare company, today provided an update with respect to certain of its silicone gel-filled breast implant regulatory activities and clinical studies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently reviewing the company's responsive gel implant and its cohesive gel implant (BioDimensional(TM) Style 410 Matrix) premarket approval applications (PMAs).

Press Release

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2005--INAMED Corporation (NASDAQ:IMDC): Company modified its responsive gel implant PMA by:

- Separating data for round and Style 153 investigational devices

- Including 10-12 year European rupture prevalence data

- Company ends availability of Style 153 for U.S. clinical studies

- Company in final discussions with FDA for expanding access to BioDimensional(TM) Style 410 Matrix cohesive gel implant to supplant Style 153 breast implant

- Company intends to update its Style 410 PMA to include 3-year follow-up data and new 5-9 year European rupture prevalence data

INAMED Corporation (NASDAQ:IMDC), a global healthcare company, today provided an update with respect to certain of its silicone gel-filled breast implant regulatory activities and clinical studies. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently reviewing the company's responsive gel implant and its cohesive gel implant (BioDimensional(TM) Style 410 Matrix) premarket approval applications (PMAs).

After consideration of the outcome of the April 2005 FDA Advisory Panel meeting and in consultation with the FDA, the company modified its responsive gel PMA by separating data for eight round and the shaped Style 153 investigational devices. This PMA modification also included new 10-12 year European data for these styles.

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Silicone Implant History - FDA: 2005 Silicone Breast Implants FDA Hearings

Silicone Implant History - FDA: 2005 Silicone Breast Implants FDA Hearings - BreastImplantsUSA.com Articles

Plastic Surgery Societies Applaud FDA Panel Recommendation That Mentor's Silicone Breast Implants Be Approved With Conditions
For Immediate Release: April 13, 2005

Press Release

GAITHERSBURG, MD – The FDA advisory panel’s 7-2 vote on April 13, 2005 to recommend to the FDA that Mentor’s silicone breast implants be approved with conditions is applauded by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the two largest plastic surgery membership organizations. This recommendation comes 13 years after the FDA restricted access to the silicone implants because of safety concerns.

“We are pleased that the panel based its decision on scientific evidence, not on special interests, emotion or anecdotes,” said James Wells, MD, ASPS past president. “The comments by Josh Levine, Mentor’s CEO, during his summation confirm Mentor’s long-term commitment to safety. This should go a long way to assure the FDA and the public that the panel’s recommendation is prudent and sound...”

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FDA FAQ Regarding Newly-Approved Silicone Breast Implants

BreastImplantsUSA.com Article - FDA FAQ Regarding Newly-Approved Silicone Breast Implants

Source: FDA

BreastImplantsUSA.com -- Articles--FDA Silicone Implant FAQ

1. What are breast implants?
2. What types are approved by FDA?
3. How are breast implants used?
4. Are there any age limits with respect to who can get breast implants?
5. Why is the age minimum different for augmentation for saline-filled and silicone gel-filled breast implants?
6. Are clinical studies of breast implants still being conducted?
7. What are the risks of breast implants?
8. How long do breast implants last?
9. What causes breast implants to rupture?
10. How will I know if my breast implant has ruptured?

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Saline or Silicone...How do I choose?

Breast Implants Safety

Breast implants can serve one or more of a number of purposes; breast cancer victims can use breast implants for reconstructive purposes after mastectomy, or women with asymmetrical breasts may use a single breast implant to balance the difference in size.

Following pregnancy, many women opt for breast implant surgery to correct reductions in breast size, resulting from fluctuating hormones. And of course many breast implant candidates are simply interested in creating a more flattering contour.

Since 1992, silicone gel-filled implants have been available only to breast reconstruction patients and patients undergoing breast revision surgery. In order to receive silicone, women must be enrolled in clinical trials.

It is worth explaining the differences between a silicone gel-filled and a saline-filled breast implant, which is an alternative to the silicone gel implant. The outer shell of both silicone and saline implants is made of a solid silicone material. Solid silicone is widely used in implantable medical devices. In contrast, silicone gel implants are filled with silicone gel, which is a semi-solid. Saline-filled implants are filled with the same kind of salt water that is used in I.V. fluids.

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Featured Doctor: Dr. Sanjay Grover

Dr. Sanjay Grover

Newport Beach, Orange County, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles

A Specialist in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery

A graduate from Stanford University, Dr. Grover is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Grover specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, eyes, nose, breast, and body using the latest plastic surgery techniques.

Dr. Grover understands that the selection of a plastic surgeon is an extremely important decision for any prospective plastic surgery patient. Therefore, Dr. Grover provides each of his patients with both personalized attention and surgical excellence.

Dr. Grover wants his patients to feel as comfortable and informed as possible, and he spends all the necessary time to educate patients on their procedures. If you have any questions for Dr. Grover, he and his staff will be happy to answer them.

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Breast Implants USA Press Release: Exclusive Interviews

BreastImplantsUSA conducts interviews with plastic surgeons on the FDA approval of silicone implants!

The Official Press Release can be found at the above link through PRLog and on breastimplants-usa.blogspot.com.

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