Allergan, Inc.

Jordan M Thompson

Alexei Goraltchouk

Dennis E Van Epps

Kevin Ma

Nicholas J Manesis

Cindy D Ren

Miram M Abiad

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Methods for creating a foam-like texture on an implantable material are provided. More particularly, methods for creating foam-like texture on implantable silicone materials are provided.

Methods for creating foam-like texture

Described herein are material compositions including various textures which when implanted in a mammal encourage an optimal biological response.

Biocompatible structures and compositions

Described herein are methods of making open celled foams including a matrix of interconnected spheres. The open celled foams are silicone based materials and can be used to coat implants, such as breast implants, and function to encourage tissue ingrowth and reduce capsular formation.

Processes for making porous implantable materials

Described herein are foam-like materials having substantially the same physical structure of polyurethane foams but with properties that can be tailored for a particular application. Methods of forming these foam-like materials are also described.

Foam-like materials and methods for producing same

Provided are methods for making textured implantable materials made from two part RTV silicone foams and having a desired color or tone without the need for dyes or colorants.

Process for texturing materials

Described herein are open celled foams including a matrix of interconnected spheres. Also described herein are methods of making open celled foams as well as making composite members with open celled foam coatings covering at least a portion of the composite member. The open celled foams described herein are silicone based materials and can be used to coat implants such as breast implants and function to encourage tissue ingrowth and reduce capsular formation.

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Scotts Valley, CA, United States of America

Jordan M Thompson