Is silicone safe?

In a word, Yes.

The silicone breast implant is the most studied medical device in United State history.  Repeated studies continue to reach the same conclusion.  Caveat Emporum, you may find some studies that talk about implants in general and psychiatric problems from other countries. The US seems to have a much better handle on patient selection overall because domestic data refutes this information.

Most of us would use a silicone implant on our wives, and mothers if they wanted.  And even our daughters (once they became 21!).

Best wishes,

doctormeade

 Hi,

Unequivocally, currently utilized silicone breast implants are safe. Over the past 15 years, many large and rigorous studies have been performed investigating whether silicone breast implants are associated with autoimmune diseases or any types of cancer. All studies performed reached the same conclusion; there is no conclusive data supporting any link between silicone implants and these diseases. Only after carefully considering these scientific studies did the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approve the use of silicone breast implants in all women for breast reconstruction and in women over the age of 22 years for cosmetic breast augmentation.

Hope this helps.  Best of luck.

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