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JohnnyA

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Latest BE implant technology?
« on: February 25, 2002, 09:02:00 AM »
BEArchive EXPERTS:
Would like to know two things:
1. Latest large implant technology.
-Which manufacturers are making custom large implants?
-I hear that silicon is back in the US and there is now a thinner bag that is recommended be over inflated.

2. What Doctors are working with large implants in the US?

Thanks - BEArchive has got to have the most knowledge...
 


Re: Latest BE implant technology?
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2002, 12:18:00 AM »
If you learn anymore let us know.  This thinner walled implant sounds interesting.  Implants that are made to be over-inflated sounds like a great way around the stupidity of the FDR.

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melonie_charm

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Re: Latest BE implant technology?
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2002, 02:00:00 PM »
you probably won't like the real answers, but since you asked here you go ...

Yes, Silicone implants ARE available again in the USA.  However, the deal isn't the same as the good old days of Dow Corning.  Silicone implants can only be used by plastic surgeons participating in a documented FDA study (guess only one doctor in 10 is participating in this study).  Also, the largest available FDA approved Silicone implant is rated something like 675cc (resulting in maybe a 3 cup size increase over the girl's natural size).

Nobody in the USA currently makes custom silicone implants, or custom saline implants either for that matter.  The reason for this is that the FDA now requires a 'device approval', meaning that every different size and style of implant from every company must be individually submitted for testing and approval at a considerable cost.  Because custom implants would need to be individually submitted for every set of implants produced, the total cost for just one set of implants would be astronomical.  With a standard sized implant listed in a catalog, the implant company can submit one implant of a particular size and style for testing and approval, pay the cost once, but then sell 10,000 more pairs of the exact same implants once they receive the approval.  This new FDA 'device approval' requirement is the same thing that killed string implants, since no two string implants are ever exactly the same.

There are two companies overseas that do make larger silicone implants.  However these are not FDA approved and therefore cannot be used in any hospital or clinic in the USA even if you were to buy them and bring them into the country.


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melonie_charm

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Re: Latest BE implant technology?
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2002, 02:06:00 PM »
as far as 'thin wall' implants go, yes these are available and do have an FDA approval.  These are the implants which the 'latest crop' of new big busted models have.  I think that the highest rated implant of this type with FDA approval is around 800-850cc.  However, because of the stretchy bag these implants can be filled to 1200cc plus.  Tradeoff #1 is that the overfilled bag begins to look like a miniature beach ball (which some people love and some people hate).  Tradeoff #2 is more important, the fact that a thinner bag stretched even thinner by overinflation is more likely to leak or fail.  Plus, these thin wall implants are for use with saline, not silicone, since the risk of leaking silicone is too high.

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Dixie DeLite

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Re: Latest BE implant technology?
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2002, 11:05:00 PM »
Melonie I was just wondering what are the two companies overseas that make implants?  

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melonie_charm

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Re: Latest BE implant technology?
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2002, 12:43:00 PM »
Hi Dixie.  The two that I know of are both located in France - EuroSilicone and PolyImplantProstheses (P.I.P).  Last I heard, costs ran about US$2,500 per implant, so you're talking $7,500 if you buy a spare just for your implants alone, plus the French plastic surgeon's fee and of course travel and hotel expenses for a week in Paris.

[ February 28, 2002: Message edited by: melonie_charm ]


Re: Latest BE implant technology?
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2002, 01:09:00 AM »
Sorry, I know it's not funny, but the idea of a spare in the trunk in case one goes flat just cracks me up ...

-Munch "That's what I get for waking up too early" Wolf


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Tux

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Re: Latest BE implant technology?
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2002, 03:15:00 PM »
A spare in the trunk?  I'm guessing that that's the main reason for "posterior implants". ^_^

Only 1 spare in the trunk?  Wouldn't that make for uneven sitting?

...still trying to cut down his Pocky habit to 2 packs a day.

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zappfra

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Re: Latest BE implant technology?
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2002, 04:54:00 PM »
a question for melonie or anyoune that would know. are pre-used implants that have been removed eg traci topps, busty dusty. are capable of being used again by someone else?.
PALOMINE - He's no pal of mine

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Tux

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Re: Latest BE implant technology?
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2002, 06:54:00 PM »
Ick!  I don't think many people would go for "pre-owned" porn star parts.
...still trying to cut down his Pocky habit to 2 packs a day.

Re: Latest BE implant technology?
« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2002, 06:09:00 PM »
Silicone bags should easily withstand sterilization temperatures because silicone rubber can handle 500 deg. F. without problem, and I believe that silicone gel is the same.  But I don't know about any filler tubes or valves found on some implants.

I've heard of used implants being sold and reused, and the manufacturers warn against this.


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HarmonyBliss

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Re: Latest BE implant technology?
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2002, 07:03:00 AM »
I've heard of people re-using them but I don't think I would do it. I did consider trying to contact Busty Dusty about this when she retired a few years back but I then decided against it. Even if it's okay and sanitary, it just sounds too icky to me! No offense to Dusty though because she was one of the greats! Her older pics when she had the spiked 80's-style hair was great and she was one of the earlier influences on me when I was 1st getting into this. I wonder where she is now? She's a legend.

BTW, I do believe that a name girl did re-use Traci Topps' set but that could be just a rumor.