Are silicone breast implants safe?

The silicone gel implants were removed from the market for cosmetic surgery indications in the past, not because they were "unsafe" but because there was not enough evidence based on clinical studies to show that they were indeed safe. After accumulating enough evidence in clinical studies, the... more

Silicone implants have been released back on the market 2 years ago and are safe. The only issues that have ever been shown is that if they rupture there can be an exaggerated inflammatory response which can lead to more scaring or capsular contracture. There have also been questions brought up as to... more

The FDA re-approved silicone implants for breast augmentation in 2006. There is an arbitrary age limit, however.  You cannot receive silicone implants if you are under 22 years of age. Silicone is ubiquitous in nature.  All of us are exposed to silicone during our life time.  Previously, and... more

During your initial consultation, your plastic surgeon will be able to discuss key research papers in the discussion of silicone implants. The bottom line is that silicone implants are safe and pose no additional risk of breast cancer. However, silicone implant rupture is more difficult to identifty on... more

I concur with most of the answers posted so far.  Silicone implants are safe medical devices. They are FDA approved. But remember, no medical devices last forever. Now that does not mean you will need to change your implants every 5 or 10 years for certain. But each year, there is a small risk... more

To the ever lasting shame of the American Legal Mafia which runs our government and every aspect of our lives, breast implants and especially Silicone filled breast implants have been the MOST EXTENSIVELY studied device in the history of this country. More than pacemakers, heart valves, defibrillators,... more

In a word, Yes. The silicone breast implant is the most studied medical device in United State history.  Repeated studies continue to reach the same conclusion.  Caveat Emporum, you may find some studies that talk about implants in general and psychiatric problems from other countries. The US seems... more

 Hi, Unequivocally, currently utilized silicone breast implants are safe. Over the past 15 years, many large and rigorous studies have been performed investigating whether silicone breast implants are associated with autoimmune diseases or any types of cancer. All studies performed reached the same... more

Saline and Silicone are both safe implants. However, the FDA is currently investigating the newest "hybrid" implant on the market. This IDEAL IMPLANT, is a baffled saline implant which was designed to look and feel more like a silicone implant, but without the silicone. You should check to see... more

The FDA approved Silicone Gel implants in November 2006. They are very safe, and in the case of implant failure they do not cause any harm to your body. Please watch our You Tube video for  a demonstration about the Silicone Gel breast implants.