What is the Gel-to-Shell Fill Volume Ratio?

What is the Gel-to-Shell Fill Volume Ratio?

Each round silicone gel-filled breast implant is comprised of a silicone elastomer shell which contains the silicone gel filling. Silicone gel breast implants are filled by the manufacturer with a moderately cohesive (responsive) silicone gel. If you look carefully at...
What is a Capsular Contracture?

What is a Capsular Contracture?

Capsular contracture is the most common complication following breast augmentation. Reported capsular contracture rates range from a few percent to much more significant numbers depending upon the criteria used for evaluation and inclusion. An average rate is probably...