Textured breast implants pose greater risk of infection

31 March 2014

New research shows breast implants with a textured surface have a significantly higher chance of developing bacterial coating (biofilm) in comparison with smooth implants.

Biofilm on a textured implant.
Credit: Surgical Infection Research Group, Australian School of Advanced Medicine

Biofilm on a textured implant. Credit: Surgical Infection Research Group, Australian School of Advanced Medicine

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