How the surfaces of silicone breast implants affect the immune
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A team led by MIT researchers analyzed how the surface topography on silicone breast implants influences health complications such as scarring, inflammation, and a rare type of lymphoma.
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How the Surfaces of Silicone Breast Implants Affect the Immune System – Scarring, Inflammation, and Other Complications
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Study Suggests That Smoother Silicone Breast Implants Reduce Severity of Immune System Reactions
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Immune Responses to Implants
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Smoother silicone breast implants may reduce severity of immune system reactions
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Biocompatible Innovation: MIT's Soft, Printable, Metal-Free Electrodes for Next-Gen Implants
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