A biodegradable, flexible covering for a breast implant is provided which comprisesone or more biodegradable polymer layers dimensioned and shaped to cover at leasta portion of the breast implant. The implant can be inserted into an opening ofthe covering immediately prior to surgery, but alternate configurations andtimes of insertion are contemplated as well as open or sheet type devices. Thecoverings can optionally contain one or more drugs for delivery at the surgicalsite, particularly for treating or preventing infection, pain, inflammation,capsular contracture, scarring or other complications associated with breastaugmentation or breast reconstruction.