The notorious French company Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) was once the third-largest provider of breast implants worldwide. When the PIP controversy erupted in 2010, it became one of the most publicized cases of medical malpractice in recent history, estimated to have affected 400,000 women worldwide. According to the scandal, PIP silicone implants were twice as likely to rupture as compared to other types of breast implants, and the PIP saline implants had an abnormally high deflation rate. PIP saline implants had already been banned by the FDA and following these reports, it was discovered that despite the ban, the company was still distributing saline implants and infusing silicone implants with subpar industrial silicone gel that had not been certified for human use. PIP was forced into insolvency in 2010, and Jean-Claude Mas, the owner, was found guilty of aggravated fraud and given a four-year prison term.
However, the story doesn’t end here. When PIP was convicted for its fraudulent activities in 2010, their silicone gel implants had already been used in over 300,000 breast augmentation surgeries throughout the globe and approximately 35000 women in the USA alone were living with PIP saline implants. Despite the widespread publicity, many who should have had their PIP implants removed are still lingering, exposing themselves to the risk of product rupture any day. Dolls Plastic Surgery, a reputable medical facility in Aventura, Florida, provides safe surgical procedures to replace the risky PIP implants with more reliable, FDA-approved alternatives.
Staying abreast with the latest medical technology and premium grade implants, Dolls Plastic Surgery is the number one choice for men and women throughout the United States when it comes to getting cosmetic procedures. Due to the widespread scandal about the PIP implants and their rupture rate, many women are scared of going under the knife and whether the procedure would result in a rupture or not. Certified plastic surgeons at Dolls Plastic Surgery have undergone years of medical training and have operated on countless women over the years, making them quite adept at removing PIP implants safely without further problems. Candidates can then get higher quality implants of their choice to shape their body as per their desire. Dolls Plastic Surgery endorses a welcoming and comforting environment where clients can feel at ease when discussing their requirements.
PIP implants when ruptured release the saline fluid or gel inside the breast tissues which can lead to multiple cosmetic and health concerns including breast deformity, asymmetry, pain, swelling and even nipple retraction. Although there is no scientific evidence that proves whether these implants cause cancer or not, doctors still recommend women to get them replaced before they cause trouble. According to Dolls Plastic Surgery’s official website, “the implant rupture can cause the silicone’s dispersion to other locations, such as the axillary nodes. However, this fact has been considerably reduced with the appearance of highly cohesive silicone gels, which have replaced others of lower density, such as liquid silicone”.
According to the experts at the surgery center, the two most common reasons why women get their implants removed includes breakage of the prosthesis aka implant rupture and Capsular contracture, hardening on palpation of the prosthesis. Regardless of your reason for implant removal, Dolls Plastic Surgery offers services that are unsurpassed. Before performing any procedure, the surgeons ensure any prerequisites one needs to fulfil. Moreover, they will also confirm if the client is willing to go for the planned surgery. They will be also informed about every type of post-operative care they would need which might include arranging surgical undergarments and limited activity until the doctor says otherwise.Most women who consulted plastic surgeons had a common concern; we don’t know if our implants are PIP or not. For all such women, Dolls Plastic Surgery has a simple answer, if you had a breast augmentation between 1994 and 2009, there’s a high chance that you already have PIP implants, either silicone or saline, and it’s about time you get them removed or changed!
