Main Category: Breast Cancer
Also Included In: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery; Medical Devices / Diagnostics
Article Date: 11 Mar 2012 - 0:00 PDT
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'Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implant Approved By FDA, With Conditions'
Sientra Inc's silicone gel-filled breast implant for breast reconstruction or augmentation has been approved by the FDA, as long as the company carries out post-approval studies to assess the device's long-term effectiveness, safety, and rare disease outcomes. The implant is approved for females aged at least 22 years.
These implants are surgically implanted either under the chest muscle or under breast tissue - the aim is to enlarge the breasts, or rebuild them after breast cancer surgery or some breast abnormality.
This implant has an outer shell made of silicone, and is filled will silicone gel. Shells have either a smooth or textured surface, and come in various sizes.
