Breast Reconstruction
  1. IMPLANTS: AN INFORMATION UPDATE (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) Contains information about silicone gel-filled and saline-filled breast implants for reconstruction and augmentation. Covers issues such as FDA regulation, scientific studies, alternatives to breast implants and answers to frequently asked questions. For more information, call (800) 532-4440
     
  2. BREAST RECONSTRUCTION AFTER MASTECTOMY (1996, 4630). Describes types of surgery with photographs and drawings, and gives answers to commonly-asked questions as well as a glossary of terms. 20 pages. ACS, (800) ACS-2345.
     
  3. FDA (FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION) BREAST IMPLANT INFORMATION LINE. Answers consumer and professional inquiries about breast implants; assists in registering complaints and accessing implant registries. Established in 1992. (800) 532-4440.
     
  4. For referrals to a plastic surgeon for corrective or reconstructive procedures, call the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons' referral service at (800) 635-0635 and a list of several local board-certified plastic surgeons will be mailed to you.

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