Other Sources of Additional Information
Upon request, you will be provided with a copy of the Directions for Use (package insert). You can request a copy from your surgeon or from Allergan. For more detailed information on the preclinical and clinical studies conducted by Allergan, you are referred to the Making an Informed Decision, Saline Filled Breast Implant Surgery document available as part of your pre-operative consultation. Copies of this document are also available from Allergan.
General Resources about Implants:
Allergan
1-800-624-4261
www.inamed.com
Institute of Medicine Report on the Safety of Silicone Implants
www.nap.edu/catalog/9618.html
Food and Drug Administration
1-888-INFO-FDA or 301-827-3990
www.fda.gov/cdrh/breastimplants/
Breast Reconstruction Resources
The following list of resources may help you to find more information
and support for your breast reconstruction decision.
National Cancer Institute
1-800-4-CANCER
www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov
American Cancer Society (Reach to Recovery)
1-800-ACS-2345
www.cancer.org
Y-ME National Organization for Breast Cancer Information and Support
1-800-221-2141
www.y-me.org