No. The silicone shell does wear out with time. Implants do require replacement every 12 to 15 years. It is a bit like a tire requiring a change after a certain amount of miles. If you decide to have implants removed permanently, this can be accomplished but will require additional surgery to tighten the skin and breast tissue which have stretched to accomodate the implants.

Implants are basically root forms that are placed inside your jaw bone by an oral surgeon or periodontist. The patient must first be evaluated radiographically and clinically by both the general dentist and the surgeon to see if he/she is a candidate for implants. The determining factors are the patients pre-existing medical conditions, the amount of bone present (both quality and quantity), the patients oral hygiene status, etc. See similar questions...

Aquamid has been extensively tested in pre-clinical and clinical trials. The long-term effects have been studied in retrospective trials with an average observation period of six years (from two to nine years). See similar questions...

There are many dermal fillers available which have different applications. Fillers smooth away facial wrinkles and folds like smile lines and nasolabial folds-the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth. See similar questions...

Dermal-epidermal patches are eliminated by means of Timedsurgical mixed peeling, which consists of de-epithelialisation of the pigmented area at 1 Watt (it is advisable to keep one millimetre outside of the area) followed by application of a saturated resorcin solution for 10-20 seconds. Like most phenolic compounds, resorcin exerts a specific toxic effect on melanocytes, which are therefore reduced in number. See similar questions...

The most common type of implant used in the U.S. is smooth, round. The vast majority of implants are filled with saline (salt water), but silicone gel implants are available under the FDA study protocol. See similar questions...

Yes, but the two most popular types of implants are the Rootform and Bladeform. The Rootform typically is used when there is tall, thick and wide bone at the receipt site. It is composed of two parts: 1) the body of the implant and 2) the abutment. The abutment remains above the gum and screws or cements into the implant body. It then provides an attachment point for the teeth. These implants are the most common. See similar questions...

Currently there are two types of breast implants FDA approved for breast augmentation. The first is the standard saline breast implants and the second is silicone breast implant. See similar questions...

Two manufacturers currently make FDA approved implants in the US. (See ebreastaug.com's section on Implant Manufacturers) The manufacturers are Mentorand Inamed (formerly McGhan). These companies manufacture a variety of products, which include both saline and silicone filled implants (see ebreastaug.com's General Information section). These are both made in a variety of sizes, and shapes. The exact implant size, shape and texture should be discussed with your plastic surgeon. See similar questions...

This depends upon your treatment objectives. This can vary from simple removable prostheses, using the implants for retention, to totally implant supported porcelain fused to metal crowns and bridges. Implant bridges can be either removable or fixed (not removable) depending upon the number of implants. It is now possible to replace single or multiple missing teeth, returning the dentition to a biologically healthy and esthetically pleasing state. See similar questions...

The improvement should stabilize after about 12 months. Maintenance sessions are recommended every four to six months to maintain the result. See similar questions...

Ans: Availability of filler metals in certain forms depends upon the alloy that are chosen. These firms are widely categorized as : See similar questions...

Permanent Cosmetic procedures can be very subtle or dramatic depending on what you are looking for. Options include: NOTE: Some of these procedures use more advanced techniques (para-medical techniques) and thus require an experienced technician with advanced training. See similar questions...