textured implant
Breast implant with a roughened surface designed to reduce capsular contracture risk.
Full Definition
A textured implant is a type of breast implant featuring a roughened or textured outer surface, as opposed to a smooth surface. The texturing is created through various manufacturing processes and is intended to encourage tissue adherence and reduce the risk of capsular contracture by preventing the implant from moving within the breast pocket. However, recent studies have raised concerns about the association between certain types of textured implants and breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), leading to regulatory reviews and market withdrawals of some products.
Usage
Usage note: Current safety concerns require careful documentation of implant type and patient counseling.
In Context
- "The patient was counseled about risks associated with textured implants." — Pre-operative consultation
- "Textured implants may have higher rates of late seroma formation." — Complication discussion