- The main reasons for
undergoing breast implant surgery are: augmentation to increase breast
size and/or shape (cosmetic);reconstruction following mastectomy,
replacement of an existing implant for medical or cosmetic reasons; and
correction of a congenital deformity
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A breast implant consists of
a silicone elastomer shell casing or envelope that is usually filled
with silicone gel or a cohesive gel that has a shape retaining
memory.
- Implants can also be
filled with saline
solution. Silicone gel and saline solution are the best known, most
extensively researched fillers and most commonly used -
Silicone has been regarded as
one of the most compatible materials available for implanting into the
human body. Silicones are used in medical devices, medicines and food
preparation
- Three
types of breast implants being manufactured are Silicone gel-filled
implants., Saline-filled implants,
Double lumen implants – saline-filled core and silicone gel-filled
periphery. - The
implants are made up of 16-18 layers with 3 barrier layers, which
protect them from perforation during or after surgery.
The gel used to fill up the implants is ISO-approved medical gel |
Basic Information
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Basic information about silicone breast
implants
- FAQ
- Implant
Options
Implants
- Silicone gel implants
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Silicone-Filled Breast Implants
- Polyurethane-Covered Breast Implants
- Polyurethane-Coated Silicone Gel Breast Implants
- Silicones for
Long Term Implant Applications
Patents
- Cast Elastomer Gel implant
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Gel
for Breast Prosthesis
- Stacked Breast
Implant
- Gel Filled
Implants
- Breast Implant
Device
- Non-Rotating
Breast Implant
- Breast Implant
Selector Systems
- Variable
Cohesive Gel Form - Stable breast Implant
Consultants
- Hospital - India
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Materials in Medicine
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Suppliers
- Company - U.K
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Company in USA
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USA Company Products
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Company - Fine silica
products
- Company - China
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Company & Product Information
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Product Information of
company
Rules and Regulations
- Safety
of Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants
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Breast
Implant Removal
Safety
- Rupture of silicone-gel breast implants
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Field Experiences
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Truth About Breast
Implants
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Warranty
Market and
Reports
- The Report of
the Independent Review Group
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Product
Issues
- Trade organization - Europe
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Study on degradation during in vivo aging
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Silicone prostheses
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