Aspergillus fumigatus Spores Are Not Able to Penetrate Silicone Breast Implant Shells

Conclusions Fungal spores and hyphae do not permeate through an intact silicone shell used in breast implants; thus, the silicone material serves as an impenetrable barrier.
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Research Source Type: research