What are the risks of breast implants?

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7 answers to “What are the risks of breast implants?”

A: Breast implants are not poisonous or dangerous

By Michael A. Jazayeri, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

There are two types of breast implants currently in the market: saline and silicone. The outer covering of ALL breast implants will eventually fail, causing a break in the implant. If you have chosen saline (salt water) implants, the body will simply absorb the saline, causing a change in the shape... more

A: Can implants really "poison" you if they leak? What are the risks of breast implants?

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants cannot poison you more than can Heart Valves, Pacemakers, Shoulder, Hip or Knee Joints, artificial blood vessels and shunts, Insulin Pumps, etc etc. Breast Implants were MORE extensively studied in our country than any other implant in the history of humanity. This is NOT an... more

A: Breast Implant Safety

By C. Bob Basu, MD - Houston Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants are very safe medical devices. This has been proven in a plethora of published studies. But remember, no medical devices last forever. Accepting implants accepts some degree of risk that you will need revision surgery due to an implant related problem in the future. So... more

A: Risks and Complications of breast augmentation

By Tom J. Pousti, MD - San Diego Plastic Surgeon

In case of a malfunction, defect, or rupture there is no risk of being poisoned by the contents of the implant. It is not an emergency to remove the implants if a rupture or leakage has occured. Both saline and silicone gel implants are FDA approved and very safe. Other risks and complications of breast... more

A: Breast Implant surgery is safe, but has risks

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

This is real surgery and should not be taken lightly. Breast augmentation is a safe procedure as evidenced by its nationwide popularity. However, one needs to be very careful when choosing their surgeon. Make sure first of all that you are seeing a board certified plastic surgeon. There are a lot of doctors... more

A: Breast implant safety

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants do not "poison" a person. There is no increased incidence of collagen vascular disorders with silicone implants as questioned back in the early 90's. Complications can include capsular contracture, implant deflation, infection, fluid collections, hematomas, skin flap loss,... more

A: Breast enlargement with implants is a very safe procedure but there are real risks.

By Carl W. "Rick" Lentz III, MD - Daytona Beach Plastic Surgeon

Augmentation mamoplasty is basically a very safe surgical procedure but there are real risks. As with any surgery there are the minimal risks of either general or sedation anesthesia, bleeding or infection. As to the specific risks of the implants themselves there are numerous but again infrequent. Probably... more