Implants
posted by Ben
From Yahoo News:
Silicone-gel breast implants, virtually banned for 13 years, would return to the market if the government heeds a surprising recommendation from its scientific advisers.Yes, it's technically a separate issue, but it's nice to know that our government regulators are more willing to allow women access to potentially harmful cosmetic surgery than to safe birth control and morning after medications.
After three days of wrenchingly emotional debate, advisers to the Food and Drug Administrationsaid Mentor Corp. should be able to sell its gel implants — but only if it meets strict conditions.
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