Long-Term Safety of Textured and Smooth Breast Implants.

Calobrace, M Bradley; Schwartz, Michael R; Zeidler, Kamakshi R; Pittman, Troy A; Cohen, Robert; Stevens, W Grant · Aesthet Surg J · 2017

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Abstract

In this review, the authors provide a 20-year review and comparison of implant options and describe the evolution of breast implant surface textures; compare available implant surfaces; present long-term safety data from the 10-year US-based Core clinical studies; list the key benefits and risks associated with smooth and textured implants; and provide perspectives on breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). The authors explore the key benefits and risks associated with all available devices so that optimal and safe patient outcomes can be achieved.

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