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Review
. 2020 Sep;102(7):478-482.
doi: 10.1308/rcsann.2020.0003. Epub 2020 Jan 22.

The history and development of breast implants

D Perry  1 , J D Frame  1
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Review

The history and development of breast implants

D Perry et al. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2020 Sep.

Abstract

This review discusses the historical development of smooth and textured silicone gel filled implants, and examines the reasoning behind product development and aspects of surgical technique from a surgeon's perspective.

Keywords: Breast implant development; Breast implant history; Breast implants; Silicone breast implants.

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