Silicone breast implant Description, Uses, & Safety Issues
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Silicone breast implant, prosthesis made from a polymer gel contained within a flexible casing that is used for the reconstruction or augmentation of the female mammary tissue. The safety of silicone breast implants has been a major source of controversy.
Silicone breast implant, prosthesis made from a polymer gel contained within a flexible casing that is used for the reconstruction or augmentation of the female mammary tissue. The safety of silicone breast implants has been a major source of controversy.
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