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Breast Implants
Criteria for breast implant removal without replacement outlined
December 30th, 2004
A scientist reports 'out points' criteria for breast implant removal without replacement and criteria to minimize reoperations following breast augmentation in a recent issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. "Breast augmentation is a totally elective, medically unnecessary procedure, and surgeons and patients must prioritize minimizing tradeoffs, costs, and risks at the primary operation and at reoperations. At the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's advisory panel hearings in October of 2003 to consider approval of conventional silicone gel implants, data documented an overall reoperation rate of 20% at just three years after primary breast augmentation....
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2004-12-30)
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