Maxwell, Patrick G.,Carlisle, Daniel A.,Powell, Thomas E.
申请号：
AU2006306193
公开号：
AU2006306193B2
申请日:
2006.10.25
申请国别(地区):
AU
年份:
2013
代理人:
摘要：
A variable cohesive gel form stabilizing implant is disclosed for augmentationor reconstruction of the breast. The prosthesis of this invention comprisesan implantable shell or envelope (not limited to a single shell or envelope),filled with a biocompatible gel, or gels, having alterations in gel cohesivenessto maintain stable form, shape, and dimension after surgical implantation.The gel cohesiveness may increase, with increased volume or dimension of theprosthesis. The variable cohesiveness of the gel filler material may be alteredby any means (i.e. chemical, fabrication, etc.). The variable cohesive gel formstabilizing implant has shape retention characteristics to maintain its form,thereby reducing or eliminating the undesirable effects of shell wrinkling,knuckling, scalloping or deformation, which can occur at the upper or lower poleof the prostheses, along the perimeter of the shell or at the base, post-implantation.Finally, the variable cohesive gel form stabilizing implant provides new controland possibilities for achieving and preserving the most natural breast shape.
