Biomaterials in Plastic Surgery

Walter Peters is Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Toronto, Canada. Harold Brandon is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Washington University in St Louis, USA. Kenneth Jerina is the Earl E. And Myrtle E. Walker Professor of Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Washington University in St Louis. Clarence Wolf is a former Professor (now retired) in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Washington University at St Louis. V. L. Young is former Chief of Surgical Services at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Missouri, USA, and is a founding partner of the BodyAesthetic Plastic Surgery and Skincare Center.

"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

• Contributor contact detailsWoodhead Publishing Series in BiomaterialsIntroductionChapter 1: The history of biomaterials used for breast augmentationAbstract:1.1 Introduction1.2 Injectable materials1.3 Sponges1.4 Breast implants1.5 Other forms of texturing1.6 Inflatable implants1.7 Trilucent (LipoMatrix) implants – 1995 to 20001.8 AcknowledgementsChapter 2: The development of breast implantsAbstract:2.1 Introduction2.2 Breast implant evolution2.3 Alternative types of implant and safety aspects2.4 Future trendsChapter 3: The chemistry and physical properties of biomedical siliconesAbstract:3.1 Introduction3.2 Properties of silicones3.3 The main forms of silicones/siloxanes3.3.3 Silicone gels3.3.4 Formulation of silicones3.4 Silicones in breast implantsChapter 4: Cohesive gel breast implantsAbstract:4.1 Introduction4.2 Available form stable breast implants4.3 Selection of the appropriate form stable breast implant4.4 Preoperative planning4.5 Incisions and surgical technique4.6 Problems and complicationsChapter 5: Polyurethane foam covered breast implantsAbstract:5.1 Introduction5.2 Capsular contracture and the role of polyurethane foam in its prevention5.3 Comparison of polyurethane foam covered implants with smooth and textured surfaced implants5.4 Safety when using polyurethane foam breast implants5.5 Use in secondary procedures5.6 Disadvantages of polyurethane foam breast implants5.7 ConclusionsChapter 6: The safety of breast implants: epidemiologic studiesAbstract:6.1 Introduction6.2 Connective tissue disease6.3 Offspring effects6.4 Neurological disease6.5 Implant rupture6.6 Local complications6.7 Incidence of cancer6.8 Occurrence of suicide6.9 ConclusionChapter 7: Retrieval and analysis of breast implants emphasizing strength, durability, and failure mechanismsAbstract:7.1 Introduction7.2 Silicone gel explants with longest implantation times7.3 Shell properties of silicone gel implants as a function of implantation time7.4 Lot-matched control study7.5 Effect of implantation time on shell properties of saline implants7.6 Breast implant rupture7.7 Rupture rates and reoperation ratesIndex