Poly Implant Prosthèse (PIP) breast implants

The latest advice on the issue of PIP breast implants from the NHS is available on the NHS Choices website. This includes information about PIP implants and symptoms to watch for. Concerned women should speak to their GP or surgeon.

The MHRA has consulted clinical experts regarding the risk to infants from PIP silicone gel breast implants in women who are breast feeding. It was considered that PIP silicone gel breast implants would not pose any significant risk. There is also no evidence of any harm to breast feeding infants in women who may have experienced ruptures in their PIP implants. Women and implanting surgeons are encouraged to continue reporting all adverse events involving breast implants to the MHRA adverse incident centre.

This page provides the background and chronology to events relating to PIP breast implants.

This page provides information about MHRA toxicology testing and collection of clinical findings upon removal of PIP implants.

Independent Healthcare Advisory Services (IHAS) (external link)

British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) (external link)

British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPs) (external link)

NHS Choices (external link)