Research Article

Influence of Breast Implant Surface Finishing on Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties before and after Extreme Degradation Studies

Table 2

Crosslinking for samples as received and after acidic and basic degradation.

Smooth membranesRough membranes
As receivedAcidic exposureBasic exposureAs receivedAcidic exposureBasic exposure

Crosslinking (%)89.5 ± 0.389.0 ± 0.789.7 ± 0.887.7 ± 0.587.8 ± 0.688.2 ± 0.8