The silicone breast implant was once thought to cause Lupus, arthritis and other collagen vascular disorders. It was taken off the US market from 1992 to 2006. Research then showed that there was no relationship between silicone exposure and Lupus, arthritis and other collagen vascular... more
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Breast implants for patient with high risk for immune system disorders?
Breast implant options for someone at high risk for immune system disorders? Should a person who may be at risk for immune system disorders even get Breast implants? If so, what type?
I have a close relative with an immune system disorder (RA) and I have lots of allergies myself. I also have SS-A and SS-B antibodies (but no Sjogren's) to boot.
3 answers to “Breast implants for patient with...”
A: Breast implants and autoimmune disorders
One of the reasons a moratorium was placed on silicone gel implants back in 1992 was the concern that they made women more susceptible to the developement of autoimmune disorders. Since that time the issue has been extensively studied and, to date, no statistically noticable difference can be noted between... more
A: No scientific link between silicone and autoimmune disease
There is no scientific link between silicone and any autoimmune disease. This is the result of years of research that is scientifically valid and completely believable. If you really want implants, go ahead and proceed. Choose silicone or saline based on their individual merits, not because of any autoimmune... more
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