In 1999, the Institute of Medicine concluded that silicone implants do not cause any major health problems. Research and reports from the last decade have shown that silicone gel-filled implants do not pose additional risks to women’s short-term or long-term health. Silicone implants are approved by the FDA and are considered safe.
Breast implants, like most medical devices, are not meant to last a lifetime. When a leak is documented, it is best to remove the affected implants with or without replacements. I would advise you to make an appointment, preferably with your original plastic surgeon, to discuss various surgical options. If he/she is not available, then I would see a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in breast surgery and silicone gel implants.
I do not doubt that your symptoms are real. It would be wise to have an extensive medical work up performed to look for the cause(s) of your musculoskeletal symptoms and complaints. The actual list is long, so an open mind is crucial. Although the preponderance of evidence states that silicone implants will not cause or induce any medical disorders, I have had one or two patients over my 23 year career where removal of their implants seem to improve their symptoms. This could have been due to ‘placebo’ effect.
Thanks for your question. I hope this helps!
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