### Question
How does the law define breast implant?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 289g*, **breast implant** is defined as:

> a breast prosthesis that is implanted to augment or reconstruct the female breast

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 289g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part H-General Provisions**

