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Implant Shell Characteristics: The Science Behind the Surface.

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Modern breast implant design emphasizes the host response at the surface. Implant surfaces are characterized by their roughness, surface area, and potential for bacterial attachment. The future of implant design… Click to show full abstract

Modern breast implant design emphasizes the host response at the surface. Implant surfaces are characterized by their roughness, surface area, and potential for bacterial attachment. The future of implant design may lie in the ability of bioengineers to transform both the structure and chemical properties of the device surface and therefore affect potential long-term outcomes.

Keywords: science behind; surface implant; surface; implant shell; characteristics science; shell characteristics

Journal Title: Clinics in plastic surgery
Year Published: 2021

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