Trouble With Breast Implant Surgery - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

7/10/02

Trouble With Breast Implant Surgery

One out of four women with saline breast implants for cosmetic reasons will end up needing another surgery again within five years. That's what the Food and Drug Administration has found in a follow-up study on saline implants.

Mostly for cosmetic reasons, like clearing scars or easing wrinkling. But more serious reasons include deflated or leaking implants and even infection. The follow-up study was reported to a government advisory panel by saline implant makers.

  • HealthWise Health Center

  • Look inside here for the latest on children's health tips, infections, nutrition, allergies and more.

  • See inside for information on breast cancer, menopause, pregnancy, heart disease, dieting, nutrition, and the latest women's health news.

  • Learn more about the latest health concerns facing men, as well as conditions most commonly experienced like prostate cancer.

  • Get the latest on arthritis, memory loss, heart conditions, osteoporosis and the latest news on seniors' health.

  • Alzheimer's disease is a group of disorders involving the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. It is marked by progressive deterioration, which affects both the memory and reasoning capabilities of an individual. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.