Denver's Center for Cosmetic Surgery Now Offers FDA-approved Silicone Gel Breast Implants

Dr. Wolfe and Dr. Vath are pleased to offer this new option to their breast enhancement patients.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) December 31, 2006 -- Silicone gel breast implants are now available at the Center for Cosmetic Surgery in the Denver metropolitan area. Dr. Andrew J. Wolfe and Dr. Steven D. Vath, both certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, applaud the Food and Drug Administration's recent decision to approve the devices and are pleased to offer them as options for patients seeking breast enlargement in the greater Denver and Golden, Colorado, areas.

In 1992, the FDA banned the use of silicone-filled breast implants in the United States for all but breast reconstruction and other select patients. The FDA then began an extensive review of silicone gel breast implants, placing them among the most widely studied of all medical devices. In the 14 years since the ban, the FDA reviewed data from clinical trials following women up to four years, studied information from independent scientific bodies, and heard from outside experts who gathered and evaluated public comment.

Following the extensive study, the FDA approved silicone gel implants for use in the U.S. because they are safe. "Patients who have been eligible to receive silicone implants in recent years approve them as well," said Dr. Vath, "reporting they have a natural look and feel."

The silicone gel used in the newly-approved implants, often referred to as "gummy implants" or "gummy-bear implants," has several advantages, according to Dr. Wolfe. The cohesive silicone material is soft and supple, enabling the surgeons to give their patients the natural feel they are seeking. The attributes of the silicone gel also give women another reason to feel comfortable. "If silicone gel implants rupture," explained Dr. Wolfe, "the semi-solid material is maintained within the patient's natural implant capsule and does not leak throughout the body."

Dr. Wolfe and Dr. Vath are enthusiastic about the new option available to patients. "Naturally, no one solution fits everyone," said Dr. Vath, "and we look forward to consulting with our patients about their choices."

At the Center for Cosmetic Surgery in the Denver area, board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Andrew J. Wolfe and Dr. Steven D. Vath offer state-of-the-art procedures to help patients reach their aesthetic goals. The Center for Cosmetic Surgery has two offices in the Denver metropolitan area: one just outside Denver in Golden, Colorado, and the other in downtown Denver at Rose Medical Center. To schedule a free consultation, call 1.877.255.2600 or visit www.thecenterforcosmeticsurgery.net.

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