New Silicone Breast Implant to Begin Trials

A silicone-filled breast implant is to begin trials that will examine its safety and efficacy for breast augmentation or reconstruction following mastectomy. According to the Women's Implant Information Network (WIIN), the implant is the first new silicone-filled breast implant in 30 years.

The implant is filled with a cohesive silicone gel that is designed to prevent leakage or migration of the gel and to maintain the natural, curved profile. Orientation marks assist the surgeon with visual and/or tactile placement during implantation. The implant, called the McGhan Style 410, was designed by a plastic surgeon, John B. Tebbetts. M.D., and is manufactured by McGhan Medical (Santa Barbara, CA, USA; www.mcghan.com). It has previously been marketed in Europe.

Surgical techniques for breast augmentation have advanced significantly over the past several years, according to Dr. Tebbetts. "Precise dissection techniques improve the patient's overall experience. Because of these less-traumatic techniques, the need for special brassieres, bandages, and draining is eliminated, and over 95% of patients are back to normal activities within 24 hours.” Traditional breast augmentation can require up to two weeks for the patient to return to normal.




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