For Breast Implant we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Breast Augmentation, Breast Cancer, Breast Reconstruction, Cancer and Health.

Breast Implant (Breast Augmentation)

A soft, silicone envelope with various fillers that can be placed in the body for simulated breast tissue.

Breast Implant (Breast Cancer)

A manufactured sac that is filled with silicone gel (a synthetic material) or saline (sterile saltwater); sac is surgically inserted to increase breast size or restore the contour of a breast after mastectomy. Because of concern about possible (but unproven) side effects of silicone, silicone implants are presently available only to women who agree to participate in a clinical trial in which side effects are carefully monitored.

Breast Implant (Breast Reconstruction)

A soft, silicone envelope with various fillers that can be placed in the body for simulated breast tissue.

Breast Implant (Cancer)

A silicone gel-filled or saline-filled sac placed under the chest muscle to restore breast shape.

Breast Implant (Health)

A manufactured, silicone, rubber sac which is filled with sterile saline or silicone gel that is used for either breast augmentation or reconstruction.

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