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Management of ruptured breast implants

26 March 2024 | | Breast Surgery, General Plastic Surgery
Breast augmentation is a widely sought-after cosmetic procedure and has empowered individuals seeking aesthetic enhancement or reconstruction following mastectomy for breast cancer. Amid its popularity, the occurrence of implant rupture stands as a critical concern, impacting both physical wellbeing and...

The arguments for polyurethane covered breast implants in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery

1 June 2014 | | Breast Surgery
The surgeon’s viewpoint Medical grade silicone has been used for breast augmentation since the 1960s and is the preferred base material to use as the filler in breast implants. Cohesive gel silicone implants are now exclusively available in the UK....

Perspectives on: Polyurethane covered breast implants

1 June 2014 | | Breast Surgery
The manufacturer’s viewpoint: Myths, failures and the regulation of the modern breast implant. The modern day silicone breast implant industry was created with the Dow Corning prosthesis, first used in the USA in 1962. Since its introduction into the market...

FDA won’t ban sales of textured breast implants linked to cancer

16 May 2019
The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has declined to ban the sale of textured breast implants. This is contrary to other countries, including France and Canada, doing so due to concern that they cause a rare form of cancer,...

An update on BIA-ALCL

1 June 2019 | | Breast Surgery, General Plastic Surgery
The author discusses the concerns and new restrictions on breast implants due to cases of breast implant associated-anaplastic large cell lymphoma – should we be worried? Breast implants, first introduced in the 1960s, have continued to evolve, having survived a...