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I Am Having my PIP Implants Taken out and Replaced with CUI. Are These Safe?

asked 5 months ago by Mary from Mansfiled
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
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I would like information on the safety of CUI breast implants?

3 answers to I Am Having my PIP Implants Taken out and Replaced with CUI. Are These Safe?

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For USA Patients: Use FDA approved breast implants

If you are in the USA I would recommend FDA approved breast implants. You have already picked an inferior product (PIP) implants why would you want to increase your chances again as well as not having a warranty in the USA to back them up. CUI breast implants are an Allergan implant company and sold overseas, not in the USA. They are more cohesive (less liquid, more firm) and probably safe, but would be an off label FDA use as not licensed in the USA as yet. Although they are probably... more
Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implant Safety?

Thank you for the question. I am not aware of the “safety profile” of CUI breast implants. This is a very fair question you should be asking the plastic surgeon who plans on using them. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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Breast Implant Revision with CUI Implants

CUI Implants have not been used in the United States for many years. The company has been in business a long time. I suggest you contact the company to provide you with their safety profile.
Mary Lee Peters, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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