Biomaterials in Plastic Surgery Breast Implants 1st Edition by Peters, Brandon, Jerina, Wolf, Young ISBN 1845697995 9780857096418

Chapter 1: The history of biomaterials used for breast augmentation

• Abstract
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Injectable materials
• 1.3 Sponges
• 1.4 Breast implants
• 1.5 Other forms of texturing
• 1.6 Inflatable implants
• 1.7 Trilucent (LipoMatrix) implants – 1995 to 2000
• 1.8 Acknowledgements

Chapter 2: The development of breast implants

• Abstract
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Breast implant evolution
• 2.3 Alternative types of implant and safety aspects
• 2.4 Future trends

Chapter 3: The chemistry and physical properties of biomedical silicones

• Abstract
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Properties of silicones
• 3.3 The main forms of silicones/siloxanes
  • 3.3.3 Silicone gels
  • 3.3.4 Formulation of silicones
• 3.4 Silicones in breast implants

Chapter 4: Cohesive gel breast implants

• Abstract
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Available form stable breast implants
• 4.3 Selection of the appropriate form stable breast implant
• 4.4 Preoperative planning
• 4.5 Incisions and surgical technique
• 4.6 Problems and complications

Chapter 5: Polyurethane foam covered breast implants

• Abstract
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Capsular contracture and the role of polyurethane foam in its prevention
• 5.3 Comparison of polyurethane foam covered implants with smooth and textured surfaced implants
• 5.4 Safety when using polyurethane foam breast implants
• 5.5 Use in secondary procedures
• 5.6 Disadvantages of polyurethane foam breast implants
• 5.7 Conclusions

Chapter 6: The safety of breast implants: epidemiologic studies

• Abstract
• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Connective tissue disease
• 6.3 Offspring effects
• 6.4 Neurological disease
• 6.5 Implant rupture
• 6.6 Local complications
• 6.7 Incidence of cancer
• 6.8 Occurrence of suicide
• 6.9 Conclusion

Chapter 7: Retrieval and analysis of breast implants emphasizing strength, durability, and failure mechanisms

• Abstract
• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Silicone gel explants with longest implantation times
• 7.3 Shell properties of silicone gel implants as a function of implantation time
• 7.4 Lot-matched control study
• 7.5 Effect of implantation time on shell properties of saline implants
• 7.6 Breast implant rupture
• 7.7 Rupture rates and reoperation rates