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Risks of Allergic Reaction to Breast Implants?

I have very sensitive skin and have to be careful what products I use on my skin. For example Hair colours burn my scalp and skin so cannot dye my hair, cannot wear earrings as they irritate my ears and go red and sore...certain products dry my skin and cause it to go red. My question is, I am having a Breast Augmentation in 2 weeks and I'm worried I will have a reaction to them. Should I be concerned?

8 Doctor Answers | Asked by paulalincs in lincolnshire
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No risks of allergic reaction to Breast Implants

Easy answer NO! It would be like you winning the powerball 3 times in a row. Go ahead and get the implants. Are you looking for an excuse or just information on a unlikely risk? Go "full steam ahead." 
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Allergic reactions to silicone breast implants is most likely based in junk science

A true allergy to silicone is rare. In fact in most instances when patients are allergic to latex products, we use silicone as a substitute. Despite the fact that we rarely see true clinical allergy, there are those individuals who will claim that they are allergic to the implants. The symptoms they describe are not typical of an allergic reaction. They cite the presence of silicone antibodies (which do truly exist) as evidence. However, antibodies can exist without allergy so this is... more
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Allergy and breast implants

There are no allergies that I know of to breast implants. The product contains either saline or silicone and both are inert.

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No true allergy!

No one has demonstrated a true allergic reaction to silicone. There are valid concerns about long term placement of silicone objects in the body, however, there is nothing to suggest an allergic reaction ti implants. Should further studies be done to study the fate of implants, absolutely. But there is little to suggest that they are unsafe.
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Allergies to Breast Implants

There are many people who have sensitivities to various chemicals. This is especially true of latex which is in many medical devices. However, breast implants have a shell made of a silicone elastomer. Silicone is inert and therefore does not react with anything. So although it is theoretically possible to be allergic to silicone it's highly improbable.
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Allergy to breast implants

Despite a history of food allergy, allergy to nickel, or allergy to certain products or medications, it is very unlikely that an allergy develop to silicone gel or saline breast implants for that matter. Breast implants have been studied for decades by plastic surgeons, and allergists and rheumatologists looking for links to allergy or illness and none have been found to date. There is no reason to fear an allergic reaction to breast implants. Best of luck!
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Breast Implants do not cause allergic reactions

Although in medicine one can never say always or never, I do not know of any reported allergic reactions to breast implants. Silicone and saline implants both have a silicone shell. Silicone was chosen because of its lack of antigenicity. If you ever have received an injection from a syringe which was not made of glass, you probably received a very small amount of silicone with the injection. Although you do seem to have a lot of sensitivities, you should not expect to have an allergic... more
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Allergy to Breast Implants - Fiction

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Comments (1)

redwall1 10 Dec 2012
So did you get the breast augmentation done? I broke out in a terrible itchy rash that plagued me for DAYS after the surgery! Turns out it was a reaction to the pain meds. So be aware, if you experience itchiness, tell your PS or nurse ASAP!!

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