Silicone Breast Implants Making a Big Comeback
A little over a year after a new generation of silicone gel implants gained market approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), women choosing breast augmentation cosmetic surgery on Long Island with Dr. Romanelli are requesting this implant type almost 9 to 1 over saline filled implants. Dr. Romanelli reports that since November 2006, 85% of his Long Island breast augmentation patients have chosen silicone gel implants.
"Women prefer these implants for many reasons," says Dr. Romanelli. "First, when I show my patients silicone gel and saline implants side by side, it's immediately clear that the silicone gel implants look and feel more like natural breast tissue. That's a huge advantage. Plus, they are not as prone to the rippling that some women experience with saline implants."
Even though silicone gel implants are highly popular, they are not right for all women considering breast augmentation. Some women are still more comfortable choosing the saline implants that have been available for several decades in the United States.
"It's my role to present women with all the facts on both implant types and help them make an informed decision about the implant material that's right for them," adds Dr. Romanelli. "That said, I think it speaks highly of the new generation of silicone gel implants that such a large percentage of women have selected this implant type in the year since they were first given the choice."
If you are considering breast augmentation, learn more about your implant options when you request a consultation online with Dr. Romanelli or call the practice at 631-424-3600.
Bright Eyes, Big Payoff with Eyelid Lift
The skin around your eyes is some of the most sensitive skin on your entire body. With time and exposure to the elements, this skin inevitably begins to wrinkle and sag. Many women try to keep their eyes looking bright with creams and carefully-placed makeup. Both women and men looking for a more permanent remedy for the wrinkles and bags that conceal the radiance of their eyes are choosing eyelid surgery.
This procedure, also known as blepharoplasty, is helping people rejuvenate their eye appearance, in many cases refreshing the look of the entire face and giving them a more youthful complexion.
"Though it's a surgical procedure, recovery is quick for most patients," says Dr. Romanelli. "Many women and men don't realize that they can be fully recovered and enjoying a refreshed eyelid appearance in a matter of weeks. Most of my patients think a few days of recovery are a small price to pay to take years off their look."
Interested in learning more about eyelid lift or other facial plastic surgery? Call Romanelli Cosmetic Surgery at 631-424-3600 or request a consultation online with Dr. Romanelli.
Visit Our Updated Web Site
Dr. Romanelli just launched an updated Web site with even more helpful information on a variety of popular Long Island cosmetic surgery and medical spa procedures. The site, located at www.jrcs.com, provides details about such procedures as breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tuck, and facelift.
Using the site's new Helpful Links section, visitors can request an appointment online with Dr. Romanelli and learn more about what makes a good cosmetic surgery candidate. The site also makes it easy to find the information you need about the cosmetic surgery procedures you are considering on Long Island.
