Are textured implants not approved in the US?

February 6, 2022

I heard textures implants are banned in the US, but why are textured tear drop shaped implants still available ?

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February 8, 2022

Answer: Textured implants are available in the US

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Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 8, 2022

Answer: Textured implants are available in the US

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May 4, 2022

Answer: Implants

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May 4, 2022

Answer: Implants

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 19, 2022

Answer: Are textured implants not approved in the US?

Casey Anderson, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 19, 2022

Answer: Are textured implants not approved in the US?

Casey Anderson, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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February 8, 2022

Answer: Only Allergan Textured Implants Were Recalled

John LoMonaco, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 8, 2022

Answer: Only Allergan Textured Implants Were Recalled

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February 8, 2022

Answer: Breast implants

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February 8, 2022

Answer: Breast implants

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