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Study: Metal Breast Implants May Prevent Future Deformity

April 24, 2007 -

A new Australian study found that silicone breast implants coated with titanium metal can actually help prevent post-operation hardening or deformities in patients.

Conventional implants such as saline or silicone may react with breast tissue, sometimes resulting in capsular contracture-hardening of the breast.

Australian researchers claim a very thin coating of titanium metal around a silicone implant can prevent the reaction from occurring, reducing the risk of capsular contracture.

“The idea is the body sees the titanium, not the silicone, and it won’t react. There is a significant problem so it’s exciting to try and find ways to avoid it,” said lead researcher Dr. Daniel Fleming.

Currently, 3,000 Australian women are being recruited to be participants in a large clinical study to test the titanium breast implant.

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