Research News on Reconstruction
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Both Round and Shaped Silicone Gel Implants Offer Good Results in Breast Reconstruction
A study has found that both round and teardrop-shaped silicone gel implants offer similar good results for breast reconstruction.
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FDA Approves New Silicone Gel Implant
The FDA has approved a new silicone gel breast implant for reconstruction as well as augmentation.
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Some Women Having Mastectomy Opt for Nipple Banking, but Have More Complications
A small Dutch study has found that some women having mastectomy may want to bank their nipple so it can be attached later to their reconstructed breast.
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Survey Says Women Want to See Reconstruction Results Before Breast Cancer Surgery
Survey results reveal that 89% of U.S. women diagnosed with breast cancer want to see what reconstruction results would look like before starting treatment.
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Women Who Had Implant Reconstruction in Europe or Latin America Should Have Doctor Look at Implant
Women who had breast reconstruction surgery in European and Latin American countries using the PIP silicone breast implant are urged to have the implant evaluated by a doctor.
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FDA Silicone Implant Monitoring Program Shows No Increase in Breast Cancer Risk
The FDA reports that there is no evidence that silicone implants increase the risk of breast cancer or autoimmune diseases.
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Lipofilling Doesn’t Increase Recurrence Risk
Research suggests that women who had lipofilling after breast cancer surgery and reconstruction are no more likely to have the cancer come back than women who never had lipofilling.
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Experts Conclude Link Between Breast Implants, Rare Lymphoma Likely
An expert panel concluded that there's likely a link between breast implants and a rare form of lymphoma, but this lymphoma can be treated successfully by removing the implant and tissue capsule.
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FDA Reports Possible Link Between Breast Implants and Rare Lymphoma
The FDA has reported a possible link between breast implants and a very rare form of lymphoma in tissue near the implant.
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Women Happier with Silicone Rather Than Saline Implants
Research suggests women who chose a silicone gel implant were slightly happier with reconstruction after mastectomy compared to women who chose a saline implant.
