Biomaterials In Plastic Surgery

Employed for both cosmetic and reconstructive purposes, breast implants are one of the most widely-used and controversial prostheses available. The development of safe, reliable products is vital to the future of this important field of surgery. Biomaterials in plastic surgery reviews the history, materials and safety issues associated with breast implants.

Beginning with an introduction to the history of biomaterials used for breast augmentation, Biomaterials in plastic surgery goes on to discuss development issues. It then discusses the chemistry and physical properties of biomedical silicones before reviewing cohesive gel and polyurethane foam implants.

The book concludes by analysing the epidemiological evidence on the safety issues relating to breast implants, followed by a review of retrieval and analysis of breast implants emphasizing strength, durability and failure mechanisms. With its distinguished editors and international team of expert contributors, Biomaterials in plastic surgery is an important guide for surgeons, manufacturers and all those researching this important field. * Comprehensively examines the history, materials and safety issues associated with breast implants* Provides an overview of the history of biomaterials used for breast augmentation and goes on to discuss the development and chemical and physical properties of biomedical silicones* Reviews cohesive gel breast implants and polyurethane foam breast implants Review: This book should be essential reading for biomedical specialists in the field of breast reconstruction, particularly epidemiologists, research and development, regulation, enforcement and litigation, as well as policy-makers in government.

It would also provide considerable assistance to reviewers of safety and performance of such products, since it balances important subjects successfully.The book is highly recommended. --Journal of Medical Device Regulation, February 2014 For the academic surgeon who desires a grouping of articles specifically related to breast implants in one place, this book fills the bill. --Doody's book reviews