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BREAST IMPLANTS IN THE U.K.
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Breast implants filled with either silicone gel or saline are available in the UK.
- Saline-filled breast implants
- Silicone gel-filled breast implants
- Double lumen implants containing a combination of silicone and saline fillers
- Cohesive gel-filled breast implants
Saline-filled breast implants consist of a silicone elastomer shell filled with sterile saline (salt water). Fillable and pre-filled implant models are available.
CE marked models of all of the above-mentioned implants are available with smooth or textured silicone elastomer shells.
- Polyurethane-coated breast implants
These implants consist of a silicone elastomer shell filled with silicone gel. The shell is coated with a polyurethane foam which breaks down over time. Polyurethane-coated breast implants were removed from the UK market in 1991 but were reintroduced in April 2005. There have been no substantial changes to these implants since the 1990s.
The information on this website is presented for educational purposes.
