Many people suggest that the liability system failed in this case because it was designed to resolve one claim by one person at one time, rather than for the use of thousands of people seeking redress from one defendant at the same time. During the height of the controversy, the media devoted a lot of time covering the individual plaintiffs and their charges, but they are conspicuously silent now that science can find no link to disease. The case that ended in a verdict for the manufacturer received virtually no press coverage compared to some of the other high profile cases that went the other way. I tend to agree that advocacy produces justice, but only when both sides have equal opportunity to present their case. The bottom line in the implant controversy is that the FDA subsequently restricted the use of silicone gel implants in this country.
Most women think of their breasts in bra cup sizes.
If she is a 34B now, she can envision becoming a 34C or larger, for example. Since an implant will add volume to the total breast tissue, we also consider dimensions like breast width, height and projection in selecting the implant. Width is one of the more important dimensions because it impacts the amount of cleavage between the breasts and the outside curve that a woman may want to be in better balance with her hips. Another consideration in implant selection is the amount of breast tissue in place. It will have to cover the implant or there may be visible implant edges.