Mammary prosthesis

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1991-08-29

1992-12-15

Isabella, David

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Breast prosthesis

Implantable

623 7, A61F 212

Patent

active

051712695

ABSTRACT:
A mammary prosthesis for augmentation mammoplasty is comprised of a shell containing an insoluble, fibrous material which when the shell is inflated with inflating fluid adjusts the feel and appearance of the inflated shell to approximate natural mammary tissue. The shell is sealed except for a valve which can be used to inflate the shell.

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