Dr. Andrew Kleinman, President of the New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons, has reassuring news about breast implants. Today, a panel of experts convened by the FDA reaffirmed that silicone and saline implants are inherently safe and concluded that patients don’t actually need regular MRIs to check for implant ruptures. Panelist Dr. William Maisel, deputy director for science and chief scientist for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, told reporters that, “There was consensus among the panel that the requirements for ongoing M.R.I.’s should be removed” because the risk associated with ruptured implants is low.
Dr. Andrew Kleinman, who worked with Frank Gerow, the creator of breast implants, is not surprised by the panel’s findings. “The panel’s conclusions come on the heels of an FDA review of new data on the safety of breast implants,” Dr. Kleinman explains. “Not only does FDA data show that breast implants are safe, it also shows that implants are not linked to breast cancer, reproductive problems or connective tissue disorders.”
Of course, as plastic surgeons have always known, breast implants are not without potential risk of complication. However, in the hands of a competent, board-certified plastic surgeon, these complications are easily addressed. “Although these latest findings don’t come as any real surprise,” says Dr. Kleinman, “women contemplating breast augmentation or reconstruction can rest assured that the previous concerns about implants have been put to rest. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation has been the most popular plastic surgery procedure since 2006. Given this recent data, I fully expect it to remain so. ”
About Dr. Kleinman:
Dr. Kleinman is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. He is the President of the New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons, former President of the Westchester County Medical Society, and Treasurer of the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY).
After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from MIT, Dr. Kleinman received his MD at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. He completed his residencies and fellowships in general and plastic surgery at several prestigious institutions including the Harvard Surgical Service, George Washington University Hospital, and Massachusetts General Hospital. Of note, Dr. Kleinman's plastic surgical residency was at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he worked with Frank Gerow, the creator of breast implants and mastered both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
Dr. Andrew Kleinman has been in practice for over 20 years and is a strong advocate for patient safety. He serves on the NY State Department of Health’s committee on office-based surgery and is the Vice Chair of the MSSNY professional medical conduct committee. His reputation explains why his patients include many physicians and nurses as well as their friends and family members. Dr. Kleinman has been selected by his colleagues in multiple editions of Castle Connolly’s guide, Top Doctors: New York Metro Area and in all editions of The Westchester WAG’s Docs on Top: Westchester & Greenwich Leading Physicians. He was also chosen three times by Westchester Magazine’s Our Top Doctors and was included in the 2011 edition of Consumers’ Research Council of America’s Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons. He is frequently quoted in media such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and WCBS Radio.
Dr. Andrew Kleinman
800 Westchester Ave., Suite S-512
Rye Brook, NY
914.253.0700
info@cosmeticsurgerywestchester.com
