In France and Sweden urgently withdraw from the sale of silicone breast implants due to increased risk of fracture. Experts call for plastic surgeons in other countries to refrain from the use of this product.
Produced by the French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) silicone was recently banned for use in France and Sweden in connection with the fears of experts that used in breast implants Gel can cause inflammation in the chest. British plastic surgeons have recommended to refrain from using PIP silicone from .
However, the UK agency to control trafficking of drugs and medical supplies (MHRA) has not found conclusive evidence of harm to the health of breast implants But the investigation continues.
"Practitioners should refrain from the use of this material, and all existing stocks PIP silicone from must be placed under quarantine, - said the representative of MHRA Susan Ludgate. - As for the patients who have already undergone surgery breast augmentation with the use of these implants, we recommend that they do in the circumstances. If they feel any discomfort or concerns, they should contact the surgeon who performed the operation. We continue our investigation, the results of which will inform further. "
According to estimates of experts from the French Ministry of Health, the risk of rupture silicone implant from Poly Implant Prothese two times higher than normal. Experts stress that any special specific complications that silicone does not cause. Reviewed by it from the sale was initiated by the company PIP.
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