Is Breast Implants Safe for Women?

Some women do love to have breast implants, some for the purpose of increasing the size of their breast, some just for reconstruction surgery. Some even go the distance as having the size increase to a much bigger size, don't know how they can manage to carry those thing for the whole day. But lets get back to out topic, is it safe?

Women need to beware that while breast implants are safe, they do not meant to last a lifetime and could lead to problems later on. Breast implants are not lifetime devices. The longer a woman has silicone gel filled breast implants, the more likely she is to experience complications. The FDA(Food and Drug Administration) approve the sale of silicone breast implants in November 2006 for women age 22 and above.

But in updated safety guidelines it warned that one in five women who have had breast implants to increase their cup size or for reconstruction surgery will have to undergo another operations within 10 years.

Most complications occur from hardening of the breast tissue around the implant, from a rupturing of the implant, or wrinkling, asymmetry scarring, pain and infection.

The Right Way to Complain for Consumers

There's a right way to do it - no hissy fits needed.

1. Identify the problem. give all of the pertinent details(i.e dates, name of the person you're complaining about, branch location). Say your suggested solution and expected remedy as well. Do you want a refund, a repair, or a replacement.
2. Gather documents. Keep the official receipts, warranty certificates, contracts, repair orders, proofs of purchase, and canceled checks to back up your complaint. Photos can also help you state your case.
3. Go back to where you made the purchase or availed the service. Talk to the personnel involved and his supervisor or manager calmly. The problem is usually solved after a peaceful discussion.
4. Write a formal letter. If you're still not satisfied, fill up the consumer complaint form online at dtincr.ph/complaint.php, and then get ready for a mediation conference. A mediator from the consumer protection agency concerned, such as Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), or Department of Health (DOH) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), will help the company and the consumer arrive at a solution.