• E-mail
• Print
• RSS

Plastic surgery societies celebrate silicone breast implant approval

Ambulatory Surgery Reimbursement Update, November 21, 2006

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons commended the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after it approved the return of silicone breast implants to the U.S. market on November 17, according to a press release from the ASAPS.

"This is a great day for American women and the plastic surgeons who care for them," said Roxanne Guy, MD, ASPS president, in the release. "Silicone breast implants have been scrutinized more than any medical device, and we applaud the FDA for making its well thought-out decision and allowing American women to make informed choices about their health care."

The FDA restricted access to the silicone devices 14 years ago due to safety concerns.

To read the ASAPS release, click here.

• E-mail to a Colleague
• Print
• RSS
• Archive