FDA Breast Implant Consumer Handbook - 2004

Table of Contents

2004 Breast Implant Consumer Handbook Introductory Letter

Glossary

Introduction

Device Description

• Saline-Filled Breast Implants
• Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants
• Alternative Breast Implants

Status / Availability of Implants

• Saline-Filled Breast Implants
• Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants
• Alternative Breast Implants

Local Complications & Reoperations

• Reoperation
• Removal
• Rupture/Deflation
• Capsular Contracture
• Breast Pain
• Nipple and Breast Sensation Changes

Diseases

• Connective Tissue Diseases (CTDs) and Related Disorders
• Cancers
• Neurological Symptoms/Diseases

Specific Issues to Consider

• Mammography
• Breast Feeding
• Effects on Children
• Suicide
• Gel Bleed
• Platinum
• Silicone Sensitivity
• Polyurethane Foam-Coated Breast Implants
• Trilucent™ Breast Implants

Breast Implant Surgery & Related Issues

• Choosing a Surgeon
• Choosing an Implant
• Choosing the Surgical Incision Site
• Choosing the Type of Implant Placement
• General Description of Breast Implant Surgery
• After the Surgery
• Choices in Reconstructive Procedures
• Breast Reconstruction with Breast Implants
• Breast Reconstruction with Tissue Flaps
• Questions to Ask Your Surgeon about Breast Augmentation
• Questions to Ask Your Surgeon about Breast Reconstruction

Resource Groups

Timeline of Breast Implant Activities

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