Breast implant scandal: 4,000 Scots caught up in implant scandal as experts issue reassurance
The Scottish Government last night said around 4,000 Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP) implants have been used in Scotland, the vast majority in the private sector. It is the first time a figure has been put on the number of Scots affected.
France, Germany and the Czech Republic have all urged anyone with PIP implants to have them taken out, but the UK government last night said there was no evidence Britain should follow suit.
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Hide AdThe cut-price implants contain non-medical grade silicone. Women who had them implanted on the NHS and are anxious about any health risks will be allowed to have them taken out for free. The government is urging private providers to do the same.