Phone: ALL ABOUT BREAST IMPLANTS

Dr. Farella is a well known cosmetic surgeon in Westchester, New York. He is a specialist in all forms of plastic surgery. Phone: Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS

Phone: Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries among women. In 2011, there were 307,180 breast implant surgeries performed in the United States, which is 4 % increase from 2010.

Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS Phone: BREAST IMPLANTS Consist of a silicone elastomer shell filled with saline or silicone gel. Implanted under the breast tissue or under the chest muscle.

Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS Phone: TYPES OF BREAST IMPLANTS 1.Saline-filled 2.Silicone gel-filled

Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS Phone: SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS… Approved by FDA in Silicone shells filled with sterile salt water (saline). Either pre filled or filled during surgery. Augmentation in 18 yrs or above and reconstruction at any age.

Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS Phone: SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS Can adjust the filler volume after surgery. When inserted implants are empty, filled after insertions. Failure rate is high in pre filled implants.

Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS Phone: SILICONE GEL-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS… Approved in Silicone shells filled with a plastic gel (silicone). Augmentation in 22 yrs or above and reconstruction at any age.

Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS Phone: SILICONE GEL-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS Fifth generation ‘Gummy bear’ breast implant is most successful implant. 3 companies that sell these implants are Mentor, Allergan and Sientra.

Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS Phone: USES OF BREAST IMPLANTS To increase the breast size. When breast augmentation needs to be corrected. For replacing the breast tissue with implants, when breast tissue is removed due to cancer.

Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS Phone: COSTS Ranges between from $5,000 to $10,000. Depends on location, doctor and type of implant used. Usually not covered by medical insurance.

Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS Phone: RISK… Infection Breast pain Movement of implants Deflation or Rupture

Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS Phone: RISK Changes in nipple and breast sensation. Scar tissue forming and hardening around the nipple. Scarring Bleeding

Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS Contact Dr John Farella at: 311 North Street, Suite 408 White Plains, NY Ph: (914) Visit at