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Gland Surg. 2017 Apr;6(2):148-153. doi: 10.21037/gs.2016.11.09.

Breast implant design.

Gland surgery

G Patrick Maxwell, Allen Gabriel

Affiliations

  1. Department of Plastic Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA, USA.

PMID: 28497018 PMCID: PMC5409902 DOI: 10.21037/gs.2016.11.09

Abstract

Breast Augmentation remains as one of the most common procedures performed in the United States. This article explores the evolution of breast implants with special emphasis on the advancement of the silicone implants.

Keywords: Anatomic implants; highly cohesive implants; round implants; silicone breast implants; textured implants

Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: Drs. Maxwell and Gabriel are consultants for Allergan and Dr. Maxwell is a stockholder for Allergan and Mentor.

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