Schuyler C. Metlis, M.D., board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
Cohesive gel breast implants have the feel and consistency of real breast tissue due to the silicone compounds used to produce the gel product. They are composed of the same ingredients as standard silicone gel implants but the gel has a higher cohesivity that allows the natural shape to be maintained.
For over 25 years, silicone-gel filled breast implants have been used in more than 60 countries. Silicone gel implants have been used in the United States for breast reconstruction surgery for decades.
What is a study and do I qualify for the study group?
New medical products or drugs require approval from the FDA before making products available for general use. Studies enlist a group of subjects, in this case women who want breast implants, to have the treatment/device/medication on an experimental basis and then follow participants for a specified period of time.
There are several criteria that must be met to qualify for the 410 cohesive gel implants. To participate a patient must:
- Be 18 years of age or older;
- Have had or going to have a mastectomy due to breast cancer or require a replacement of existing implants;
- Agree to participate in this study for 10 years;
- Not be pregnant or nursing;
- Not have an abscess or any type of infection at the time of enrollment;
- Not have cardiac problems.
Other restrictions apply which can be communicated during the initial consultation. Patients who have been diagnosed with certain diseases might not be eligible to participate. Patients must have a consultation with Dr. Metlis to determine eligiblity for the study.
Is this leading edge technology covered by my insurance?
Financial counselors are available at Hannibal Regional Medical Group to review coverage and payment options.
Count on Dr. Metlis' highly skilled and knowledgeable approach to create the look you want.
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Schuyler C. Metlis, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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To see if you are eligible for a free consultation to determine if you qualify for the Allergan 410 highly cohesive gel implant, call 573-629-3500. Fill out our Web information form (Click Here) to receive a personal call from Hannibal Regional Medical Group regarding this service.
Hannibal Regional Medical Group, 6500 Hospital Drive, is located on the campus of Hannibal Regional Hospital.
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