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Invited Discussion on: Objective Comparison of FDA Approved Breast Implant Products in the United States, 5-Year Update

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Shermak, M.A. Invited Discussion on: Objective Comparison of FDA Approved Breast Implant Products in the United States, 5-Year Update. Aesth Plast Surg 45, 2578–2580 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-021-02475-1

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