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| Subject: Rights restored: Breast surgeons back withdrawal of 'lunchtime boob job' ban Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:27 am | |
| Plastic surgeons in the UK have welcomed the decision to discontinue a treatment used in breast enhancements.
Macrolane, an injectable filler used for "lunchtime boob jobs", is to be withdrawn for such purposes this week.
A survey by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) found that 25% of its members noticed patient complications from the filler.
Experts warn it could affect breast cancer screenings but manufacturer Q-Med said there was a lack of consensus.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said Macrolane could effect mammogram readings and make diagnosis more difficult.
A spokesman said there were no safety concerns with the product itself, and it could still be used for other purposes such as "augmenting body contour" and correcting soft tissue defects.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17794288 |
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