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necrosis
Formation of dead tissue around the implant. Factors associated with increased necrosis include infection, use of steroids in the surgical breast pocket, smoking, chemotherapy/radiation, and excessive heat or cold therapy.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Beauty
- Category: Breast implant
- Company: U.S. FDA
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