PIP Information Request
The latest advice from the department of health continues to be there is not sufficient evidence to recommend routine removal of PIP implants, women who are concerned should speak with their GP.
We recognise that this statement has not gone far enough to reduce our patients anxiety levels, and we would like to re assure you that SMG operates to the highest standards of clinical excellence. PIP implants were licensed in the UK by the MHRA a Department of Health government agency, for the use in the UK, the NHS , private hospitals, private clinics and private surgeons all used PIP implants for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
9th January 2012
Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP) breast implants update (from MHRA)
The government has announced this afternoon new advice concerning PIP silicone gel filled breast implants, based on advice from its Expert Advisory Group. This advice can be found on the Department of Health website:
6th January 2012
Our current advice to women with questions about PIP breast implants remains to seek advice from their consulting surgeon.
There is no evidence of increased rupture rates associated with PIP implants. A group lead by NHS Medical Director Professor Sir Bruce Keogh is currently reviewing the data on rupture rates of these implants and is due to release its findings on Friday.
3rd January 2012
Information will be free of charge from your medical file regarding implant details.