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Polyurethane-covered silicone gel mammary prosthesis for successful breast reconstruction

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A polyurethane-covered silicone gel implant has been used by the author in 150 breast reconstructions and augmentations in the past 9 years. The results have been most gratifying with regard to breast softness, breast compressibility, and esthetics. Only 4 patients have developed a unilateral capsule contracture and firm breast. The reasons are postulated for these satisfying results. Complications have been few and very minor.

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Pennisi, V.R. Polyurethane-covered silicone gel mammary prosthesis for successful breast reconstruction. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 9, 73–77 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01570332

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