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String breast implants, also known as polypropylene implants, are a form of breast implant not currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Although string breast implants were available for a very limited time several years ago, doctors no longer offer string breast implants in the United States. Image File history File links Wiki_letter_w. ... This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... A breast implant is a prosthesis used in cosmetic surgery to enlarge the size of a womans breasts (known as breast augmentation), or to reconstruct the breast (e. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ...

Intended for individuals wishing to obtain extreme breast sizes, string breast implants continue to grow after they are surgically implanted, and can result in abnormally large breasts; string breast implants have resulted in the largest recorded increases in breast size due to surgical augmentation. The string breast implants were developed by Dr. Gerald W. Johnson, but were only available for a short time. String breast implants have been compared to silly string by patients who underwent breast augmentation that utilized string breast implants. The implants are made of a synthetic material called polypropylene, which causes the string breast implants to absorb fluids and expand. The absorbent nature of the implants means that women with string breast implants will experience almost continuous breast growth following her augmentation. Women who have received string breast implants are usually attempting to enhance their bustline to greatly exaggerated proportions, and most women with string breast implants work as adult entertainers. Polypropylene lid of a Tic Tacs box, with a living hinge and the resin identification code under its flap Polypropylene or polypropene (PP) is a thermoplastic polymer, used in a wide variety of applications, including food packaging, textiles, laboratory equipment, loudspeakers, automotive components, and polymer banknotes. ... This is a list of women known for modelling or performing in big-bust adult entertainment (also known as big-boob, big-breast, or big-tit porn)—that is, magazines, videos, websites, etc. ...

Due to a number of complications, string breast implants are not approved by the FDA and are not available in the United States.

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