Why Did I Have a Bad Reaction to Silicone- I've Heard There Are No Silicone Allergies?

September 24, 2011
Asked By:Ms.Chrisdina Winters in Waterford City,Ireland

BRCA 2 positive,Profolatic Double Mastectomy, bad reaction to expanders of brest reconstruction waited 6 months then tried again,reconstruction with sling instead of expanders, within 48 hrs after surgery,"massive reaction to the silicone Implants, emergency surgery to remove implants again, Dr. George Breaka states that there is no such thing as an allergic reaction to silicone! if that is the case, then what happened to me?

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September 27, 2011

Answer: Bad Reaction to Silicone Implants

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October 1, 2011

Answer: Diagnosisng what appears to be a silicone allergy

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September 27, 2011

Answer: Why Did I Have a Bad Reaction to Silicone- I've Heard There Are No Silicone Allergies?

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September 26, 2011

Answer: You can do silicone skin test

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September 26, 2011

Answer: You can do silicone skin test

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