Rigorous tests for breast implants

ALL breast implants sold in Ireland will undergo more rigorous tests following safety concerns.

From September, the implants sold in Europe will be reclassified to the highest risk category for medical devices. Breast surgery is one of Ireland’s most popular cosmetic surgery treatments, costing from €4,500 upwards.

More than 2,000 breast implant operations were carried out in Ireland last year. The number of procedures also increased by over 50% during the same period. However, health fears over breast implants have been raised by cases where women have had to have them removed because of leakage.