FDA Approves Silicone Breast Implant For Breast Reconstruction, Cosmetic Augmentation; Limits Cosmetic Use To Women Over Age 21

... FDA on Friday approved the use of silicone breast implants manufactured by Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Mentor and Irvine, Calif.-based Allergan for breast reconstruction and cosmetic breast augmentation, but the agency limited cosmetic use to women ages 22 and older, the New York Times reports (Saul, New York Times, 11/18). [click link for full article] ...