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Breast Implants Are Deadly and Will Make You Very Ill...Please Do Not Get Them

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I have been gravely ill because of implants. I got...

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I have been gravely ill because of implants. I got implanted in september of 2006 with mentor saline implants. I am only 25. Three months after surgey i began to experience extreme fatigue weightloss, rashes, numbness and pain in my extremitys and dizziness. I have deloped mayn automimmune disorders, test postive for mold and lupus. Do your research please. Nothing foregin should go into the body. There are tons of chemicals in implants.

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November 1, 2008
I had saline implants 11 years ago and have never had a problem. They still look great and I've never had any ill effects as a result of having them in my body. Saline is just salt water so in the unlikely event one would rupture the salt water would just be absorbed into the body.
October 16, 2013
That is wrong. Saline implants are made of SILICONE. The saline is the stuff inside of them..which by the way can and does grow mold and bacteria.
October 16, 2013
Once again, you have been very blessed that you have not had a problem yet, but that is not the case for MANY women. I know of a woman whose saline implant ruptured and OVERNIGHT she developed health problems.
October 30, 2017
This woman is right. She isn’t talking about the saline, she is talking about the silicone implants which can make you sick. They do develop mold and fungus. Do your research because it is on the internet. My friend has numerous problems from implants. She had leaks from silicone the first time then her saline implants did the same so she is on her 3rd implants and wants to have them removed permanently. She has so many health problems since getting them. I know a couple more women that have had problems. One so bad she ended up in a wheelchair until she had them removed and had a lot of treatment. Our bodies weren’t meant to have foreign objects in them.
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December 4, 2008
As Lula said, saline implants are just that - saline solution in a capsule. If it leaks, it gets absorbed by the body without harm done.
October 16, 2013
That is wrong. Saline implants are made of SILICONE. The saline is the stuff inside of them..which by the way can and does grow mold and bacteria.
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April 30, 2014
Correct!
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December 28, 2008
This sounds phony - developed "many" autoimmune disorders? Please. These reactions are common to leaking silicone implants, not saline. I've had smooth round Mentors for 8 yrs with not a single problem. I would absolutely do it again.
January 12, 2009
I had saline implants for 11 years. I developed Raynaud's and Scleroderma (both autoimmune diseases). On the papers I had to sign before getting the implants, I had to check off where it says the implants MAY, but not likely, cause autoimmune diseases/disorders. That is wonderful you have not had a single problem with your implants. Consider yourself lucky. I have met hundreds of women who have had problems with saline implants. Some have become completely disabled. I had mine removed 6 months ago and mold was growing on the valve. I am so glad those things are out of me. Saline implants are not just saline. The shell contains silicone.
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February 8, 2009
She's telling the truth--all implants have silicone shells, and the body can react to THAT silicone. My body did. No one is completely out of the woods, no matter how long you've had the implants. Your immune system can react at any time.
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April 13, 2009
getting my saline filled implants out this month cannot wait!!!!!!!I have been sick since 1 year after having them put in 6 months ago left one ruptured after having a rash around it for months.personal doctor cannot wait for me to get them out and see if i feel better. he is not a plastic surgeon, just my internist, but he insists my body is in some type of rejection mode.constantly have low grade fever, chills, nausea, ibs., muscle pain weakness and peripheral neuropathy. if in fact these implants did this to me i only have myself to blame for not researching before having them put in and i do not mean the opinions of plastic surgeons. they are selling these--they are not going to tell you they are harmfull.
September 2, 2010
You shouldn't assume someone is lying. Some people have a susceptibility to auto immune disorders. Foreign object, illness, injury, and environmental exposure can trigger these diseases to strike. I would recommend that someone do a full family history of autoimmune illnesses before making the decision to get implants. Even then there is a risk. I guess that is the price we pay to be beautiful. Anyone undergoing a cosmetic procedure should weigh the risks to the benefits, and be completely prepared for all the risks! Its still surgery and all surgery has risks!
February 10, 2013
How are you now? Can you tell if the raynaud's has lessened? My story is the same as yours 30+yrs w saline. What surgeon did you use? And did you have a capsulectomy with drains?? This is where I am confused. It appears to be much more invasive surgery with the capsulectomy. But supposedly the capsule holds toxins??? Did you use any detox? Thanks
February 10, 2013
I am not sure you rec my 1st email? Are you better? Did they do a capsulectomy with drains? Any detox? Who was your surgeon? I have the same issues after 30+ yrs with "safe" saline implants. I want an explant. Thank you for your info!!
October 16, 2013
Most women with salines will not develop sickness till the 8-10 yr mark. Look up Susan Kolb's book "The Naked Truth about Breast Implants" and other medical literature. That is when they should be replaced. But regardless, some saline implants develop mold/bacteria in them. This isn't phony. Trust me. I was 21 when I got saline implants, and almost immediately my health deteriorated. I used to get constant bladder infections and my urine smelled like rotten fish. The DAY after my implants came out, my urine smelled NORMAL after 7 years of stink. The implants most definitely cause disease...some women it just takes longer to show up..or happens overnight after a rupture. The FDA and the implant companies even have studies proving the silicone causes cancer. Look up the ingredients that are in that silicone shell you have in your body. Many of them are straightup poison and are carcinogenic.
October 16, 2013
Most women with salines will not develop sickness till the 8-10 yr mark. Look up Susan Kolb's book "The Naked Truth about Breast Implants" and other medical literature. That is when they should be replaced. But regardless, some saline implants develop mold/bacteria in them. This isn't phony. Trust me. I was 21 when I got saline implants, and almost immediately my health deteriorated. I used to get constant bladder infections and my urine smelled like rotten fish. The DAY after my implants came out, my urine smelled NORMAL after 7 years of stink. The implants most definitely cause disease...some women it just takes longer to show up..or happens overnight after a rupture. The FDA and the implant companies even have studies proving the silicone causes cancer. Look up the ingredients that are in that silicone shell you have in your body. Many of them are straightup poison and are carcinogenic.
October 16, 2013
But they shouldn't be replaced ever , just removed, because your healthy is not worth playing Russian roulette with. Plus the silicone device filled with saline known as a "saline"implant is really silicone and it made of 40 different toxic chemicals that cause cancer. A womans chance of getting cancer goes WAY up just by having breast implants. LOOK IT UP!
April 27, 2014
True. Do the research people. My SALINE Implants had a SIlcone Shell. And all the other ingredients in the makeup of it is jaw dropping too.. Learn from my mistake.
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April 30, 2014
I'm going to vlog my entire journey with these toxic sacks! And all this "if it leaks and gets absorbed into the body without any harm done" is just another lie the doctors tell you. If it's leaking most likely it's leaking saline along with fungus. Many saline implants come out greyish-black after a long time having them.
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April 14, 2009
My story is similar to jrhae. Had and implant for 16 years. Developed Raynauds, Scleroderma, PBC. Had the implant removed 5 years ago and I'm about 90% better. Was told I had "atypical autoimmune problems." Fatigue has lifted, dry eyes & mouth is very much improved. At 10 years past implant I was still saying it was great. Well, not so great. I wish you luck!!!!!
February 10, 2013
I have a the same issues 30+ yrs with saline implants & I want an explant. I am looking for the right surgeon. Who did you use & did they do a capsulectomy? Did you have drains in after surgery? Do you still have the raynaud's? Did you take any detox? I am flipping out. Thanks for any info.
February 11, 2013
I used Dr. Melmed in Dallas, TX. He did not do a capsulectomy, but got as much as he could. I had drains for 24 hours after surgery. I still have Raynaud's. However, with implants, I would have up to 10 episodes a day. Now, I may have one or two a week. I did not detox, but changed to a plant based diet after explant.
February 17, 2013
I am new to this site & did not realize you answered me. Thanks!!! How long ago did you have your explant? And how quickly could you tell a difference? Do you know how long your surgery was? From my research removing all of the capsule can be very difficult with the saline implants b/c they are thinner & adherent to other structures. Which also makes for a longer, more invasive surgery =to greater risks. At some point benefits VS risks have to be considered. Were you pleased with Dr. Melmed? Thanks again!!
March 11, 2014
Hi! I used dr Melmed too :) did he say there was mold on your valves?
March 11, 2014
Hi! I used dr Melmed too :) did he say you had mold on your valves?
March 31, 2014
Are you still ANA positive? do you still have Scleroderma? I also have Raynauds and scleroderma. Getting saline implants out April11th. Praying I will get better.
June 16, 2014
What no one seems to be addressing are the chemical compounds in the outer shell for both the saline as well as the silicone implants. I had Mentor memory gel silicone implants after bilateral mastectomy for breast cancer. The left one failed (horribly) after God only knows how long. I would imagine it was that way for quite some time, as four years later I discovered a large lump in the right axilla. My cancer had been on the left side. After testing the lump it was discovered to be silicone. After explant the left implant had a large, gaping, ragged tear on the lower half. As soon as possible after recovery I retrieved the implants from the hospital where the surgery was performed. I have them in two different sterile containers. The failed one smells disgusting, and there is nasty looking, gooey gunk in the bottom of the container. When I tell anyone about what it looks like and smells like they have nothing to say. Until women start refusing to have these time bombs implanted into their bodies and hit them (plastic surgeons and manufacturers) in the pocketbook, nothing will be done. Unfortunately, there are too many women out there who just will not listen or just think it won't happen to them.
May 30, 2010
Who was your Dr.? I would like to avoid him/her.