title: The Misti Gold bio-oncotic gel filled breast prosthesis: an acceptable alternative to silicone?
abstract: Concern about the use of silicone gel as a filler for breast prostheses has stimulated interest in other materials. We have evaluated the Misti Gold prosthesis which contains a "bio-oncotic" gel of low molecular weight Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PLASDONE 24AUK). Our experience of its use in breast augmentation is that the aesthetic results obtained with retromammary placement are inferior to those obtained from a silicone gel filled prosthesis. Nonetheless there are theoretical advantages for its use which will need to be considered in the light of recent regulatory decisions.
authors: RAFT Department of Research, Mount Vernon Hospital NHS Trust, Northwood, Middlesex, UK.
authors: J H
authors: JH
authors: Laing
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Sanders
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005782:Gels; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011205:Povidone; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
chemical_list: D005782:Gels; D011205:Povidone