Silicone gel–filled implants exist in a wide range of shapes and textures, and yet there are
relatively few long-term large-scale studies, particularly on recently developed “semi …

Background The formation of a fibrous capsule around a silicone breast implant is part of a
physiologic foreign body reaction after breast augmentation. In contrast, the formation of a …

This study aimed to investigate the progress of wound healing around silicone expander
with particular emphasis on fibroblasts, myofibroblasts and collagen in the repair phase …

The most common implanted material in the human body consists of silicone. Breast
augmentation and breast reconstruction using silicone-based implants are procedures …

Background Silicone (gel) breast implants (SBI) are used world-wide for breast
augmentation, and reconstruction or to correct breast deformities. They consist of two …

Breast implant capsular tissues from 86 cases were studied to characterize the relationship
between capsular findings and the type of implant used. Tissues were examined by light …

Abstract Background The Poly Implant Prothèse (PIP) implants were withdrawn from the
market in 2010 due to the use of low-grade silicone, causing a high risk for implant rupture …

Role of acellular dermal matrix-assisted implants in breast reconstruction | British Journal of
Surgery | Oxford Academic Skip to Main Content Advertisement intended for healthcare …

Background: Hybrid breast reconstruction (HBR) combines silicone implants with fat grafting
to improve implant coverage, treating local tissue deficiencies and leading to a more natural …

Background Recent history shows incomplete understanding of the long-term interaction
between breast implants and biological tissues. Although complications of silicone-textured …