Possible Complications from Silicone Breast Implants?

Hi. I'm considering having a Breast augmentation. My PA swears by silicone and advised this type of implant. I have been reading several blogs from women that have undergone the surgery, and many of them have said that their implants have caused debilitating problems.

At first I assumed these women had the surgeries decades ago, but as it turns out, some have had it done as recent as 2006. I know the FDA has approved silicone again, but could their be a link with their illnesses and the silicone?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by qtpa2d2003 in California

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Silicone Implants are Safe

It is smart to do some research before you undergo a procedure. There have been numerous long term studies of silicone breast implants. None of the studies have been able to show that silicone implants cause any kind of illness. The implants themselves are safe. If someone develops a problem, it is not because of the implant itself, but because of something related to the surgery. One problem is called "capsular contracture." This happens when the scar around the implant becomes... more

Silicone breast implants safety

As Dr. Edwards stated in his reply above, the safety of silicone breast implants and their lack of any proven connection to diseases and health worries such as auto-immune disorders has been clearly established. If you go to http://www.breastimplantsafety.org, you will find the most up to date and reliable information regarding silicone breast implants. Good luck.

Silicone is safe

The data is in from our FDA as of 17 Nov 2006 that they feel, after 14 years of clinical investigation, that silicone implants are safe. Having said this, they are not for everybody. Although I use silicone implants in 80+% of my breast patients, there are some who for what ever reason, don't feel comfortable with silicone. I look at my job as a plastic surgeon and patient educator to make sure you know what your options are, the risks/benefits/alternatives available, and then to... more