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Breast Implants
Silicone gel prosthesis is safe and successful
February 24th, 2005
Silicone gel breast implant appears to be safe and well accepted by patients. "Recently, an anatomic breast implant filled with soft cohesive silicone gel was introduced by Mentor Medical System onto the European market. This study reports the early experience of a single surgeon with this implant. All patients who received a Contour Profile Gel (CPG) implant from March 2001 to October 2002 were studied," scientists writing in the journal Annals of Plastic Surgery reported. "Patient satisfaction with breast shape and consistency was assessed using linear analogue scales with a maximum score of 10. Thirty-five patients received CPG implants for...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-02-24)
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