In the early 1990s, silicone breast implants became a hot topic as women began filing lawsuits claiming their implants were leaking and causing health problems.

Since then, women have been worried about health problems.

There's a new kind of silicone implant out that is getting good reviews.

Myrna Perez worked out and stayed in shape. Still, she wished her body were different.

"I was just a little imbalanced," she said. "So I just needed that extra curve, the extra curves."

As a size 32 AA, Perez wanted more, but she was worried about the rumored dangers of standard silicone implants.

"It was just a scary thought, just because of everything that had happened with silicone," she said.

Dr. William Adams offered her a new type of silicone implant.

"There's been about 700,000 patients (who) have gotten the cohesive gel implant internationally over the past seven years, and the data thus far has been very favorable," he said.

The new implant is now the most popular type in Europe and South America. With these implants, the silicone is in a cohesive form.

"If we cut the implant in half, it's almost like a Jell-O form, where it doesn't move out or flow out of the implant," Adams said.

If it were to rupture, Adams said he believes the silicone would stay in one area and could easily be removed.

"Just like LASIK or lip gloss -- you add things on, it's just another cosmetic (procedure)," Perez said. "Everything worked out perfectly now. This was the best decision I ever made."

She said she's confident she chose the safest option.

The current U.S. clinical trial will enroll nearly 1,000 women. Women will be followed for many years to track any potential health problems.

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If you would like more information about the study, call 214-648-2290.