Las Vegas Plastic Surgeons Discuss Difference between Saline and Silicone Breast Implants

According to a recent study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), breast augmentation was the most common type of cosmetic enhancement surgery for women in the United States in 2009. On the fourth anniversary of the U. S. Food and Drug Administration’s decision to lift the 14-year moratorium on silicone breast implants, Las Vegas plastic surgeons Dr. W. Tracy Hankins and Dr. Samuel Sohn discuss the difference between saline and silicone implants, and how they educate patients to ensure they make the right choice for their aesthetic enhancement needs.

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Las Vegas Hankins and Sohn Plastic Surgery Associates

Hankins and Sohn Plastic Surgery Associates Las Vegas NV

Las Vegas, NV (Vocus/PRWEB) November 17, 2010

A study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) shows there were almost 10 million surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic enhancement procedures performed in the U. S. in 2009. Breast augmentation was the most common procedure for women, accounting for over 310,000 procedures, 40% of which utilized silicone breast implants. On the fourth anniversary of the FDA’s decision to re-approve the use of silicone in breast augmentation procedures, board-certified plastic surgeons W. Tracy Hankins, MD and Dr. Samuel Sohn say they concentrate on educating their Las Vegas plastic surgery patients to help them make the correct choice for their particular cosmetic enhancement needs.

Following a 14-year moratorium on the use of silicone in breast enhancement procedures, during which extensive studies regarding the overall effects of silicone gel on the body were conducted, the FDA re-approved the use of silicone in 2006. At their plastic surgery practice, Dr. Hankins and Dr. Sohn say the choice between saline and silicone breast implants in Las Vegas centers on patient preference and cosmetic enhancement expectations. The doctors add that the decision process is as unique as each patient and procedure they perform; however, patients typically express additional concern regarding the safety of silicone and the natural appearance of saline.

When considering breast augmentation in Las Vegas, Dr. Hankins and Dr. Sohn say saline and silicone breast implants have similarities such as an outer silicone shell, but they also have separate kinds of benefits and differ in material and consistency. The doctors say the major difference present in silicone implants is the gel component, which tends to give the breasts a look and feel more closely resembling natural breast tissue. Regardless of the type of implant chosen, Dr. Hankins and Dr. Sohn say a decision is made only after all options have been discussed during the consultation process.

Whether performing a breast augmentation with silicone implants, or other procedures such as a breast lift in Las Vegas, Dr. Hankins and Dr. Sohn say patient education is extremely important to them, and further enhances their ability to meet their patient’s needs and expectations. They add that discussing the patient’s overall cosmetic enhancement plan, whether that includes saline or silicone implants, is the first step in the plastic surgery process as they strive for patient satisfaction and safety with every procedure.

About Hankins and Sohn Plastic Surgery Associates

Dr. W. Tracy Hankins earned his medical degree from the Indiana University Medical School, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed the Blodgett/St. Mary’s general surgery residency and the GRAMEC plastic surgery residency, and is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Hankins is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and is Chief of Plastic Surgery at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. While Dr. Hankins specializes in the overall facial, breast, and body aesthetic, he has a wealth of experience with the facelift in Las Vegas.

Dr. Samuel Sohn earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia at the Virginia Commonwealth University. He completed his general and plastic surgery residencies at the Michigan State University/GRMERC in Grand Rapids, MI, and completed an aesthetic surgery fellowship at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Sohn is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He has particular expertise and emphasis in breast aesthetics, body contouring, and blepharoplasty or eyelift surgery in Las Vegas.

Hankins and Sohn Plastic Surgery Associates has two locations: 9053 South Pecos Road, Ste 3000 in Henderson, NV 89074; and 2150 S. Rainbow Blvd. in Las Vegas, NV 89146. For more information regarding Hankins and Sohn Plastic Surgery Associates, or to schedule a consultation, contact them at (702) 948-7595, or online at http://www.hankinsplasticsurgery.com/.

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