Tag Archives: silicone implants

Breast Implants – How do you know which one is best for you?

by Terrye Tebbetts When considering breast augmentation, one of the major options and choices a patient has is the type of breast implant the surgeon will use.  However, when you ask most women who have had implants, they don’t know … Continue reading

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Back to the Basics – Q&A Breast Implant Manufacturers

by Terrye Tebbetts Many cosmetic surgery websites have a helpful list of questions for you to have available when you go to your consults.  I thought it would be helpful to provide you with some answers ahead of time too!  … Continue reading

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Breast Implant Revision Surgery – Going on # 4…

by Terrye Tebbetts I am always amazed when I hear these types of stories, yet I shouldn’t be – because unfortunately it happens all the time.  A woman decides to have breast implants – goes into it not fully knowing … Continue reading

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High Profile Breast Implants – the new wears off, now what??

by Terrye Tebbetts I received this email from a lady who is experiencing a very common dilema.  Several years after getting breast implants and at the time deciding that BIGGER is better and going for it all – big implants … Continue reading

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Saline to Silicone Breast Implants…..a personal review

by Terrye Tebbetts Unfortunately, today, we see far more saline deflations – or flat tires – than we would like to see. However, there is a silver lining to this dark reoperation cloud……being able to have the new silicone breast … Continue reading

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Silicone Breast Implants ~ Are they LEGAL?

by Terrye Tebbetts When the FDA allowed silicone filled breast implants back on the market in November of 2006, they did so with a few caveats – 1.  You must be 22 years old to receive a breast implant, 2.  … Continue reading

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Cohesive Confusion – understanding the true identity of silicone breast implants

Question – I was wondering who had which kind of silicone, and the pros and cons you have noticed? I am 100% getting silicone but my surgeon offers both. I do not meet with him until May so I wanted … Continue reading

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19 years old ~ Eager and Educated….spells trouble to me

by Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ Hello, My name is Sally and I am currently 19-years-old. I am very much, maybe a little overly so, interested in getting a breast augmentation through a reputable cosmetic surgeon. I have wanted a breast augmentation … Continue reading

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Breast Implant Choices ~ How an implant is used is more important than the type implant you choose!

by Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ I have read some of your posts on implant info. com and also read over your web site. I have a few questions I am hoping you can help me with. I am 5’7 125 … Continue reading

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Breast Implant Size ~ the difference between guesswork and surgical planning

by Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ I had my first consult with my doctor he recommended this site & I love it. Lots of great info. Okay so im 5’8 130 pounds 22 years of age, currently a 34a. I’m going … Continue reading

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