Published on Dec 20, 2011 by Euronews
http://www.euronews.net/ Around 30,000 women in France have been told they must have their breast implants removed.
It is alleged that the manufacturer Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) used a type of silicone gel which was not intended for medical use, so the implants have a higher rupture rate.
Eight patients who received the implants are reported to have developed cancer, but Plastic Surgeon Laurent Lentieri says this is not a risk:
It is alleged that the manufacturer Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) used a type of silicone gel which was not intended for medical use, so the implants have a higher rupture rate.
Eight patients who received the implants are reported to have developed cancer, but Plastic Surgeon Laurent Lentieri says this is not a risk:
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