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

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Updated 7 Sep 2008
Posted 7 Sep 2008
Not Worth It
Spent: $7,000 in ny

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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Lula (2 posts) 1 Nov 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.
Iridia (unregistered guest) 3 Dec 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.
Stef (unregistered guest) 28 Dec 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.
jrhae (3 posts) 12 Jan 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.
trisht (13 posts) 7 Feb 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.
fuib (unregistered guest) 12 Apr 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.
court222 (1 post) 2 Sep 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!
srgrm (unregistered guest) 14 Apr 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!!!!!
penny0122 (2 posts) 30 May 2010
Who was your Dr.? I would like to avoid him/her.
Lebanon745 (1 post) 10 Feb 2011
You make your laughable remarks to people who are just trying to help someone else not make that same mistake. I too have RA, fibromyalgia and many other illnesses, though however the doc said they are saline but it is my belief and opinion that they are silicone. now for those who choose to mock just do as you please, there will be no,
"I told you so's."
We are not here to say everyone will experience problems but if there is even one person who can be saved the pain and suffering that we go through on a daily basis then it is well worth our time to write. If I had to do it over again I would definately pass.
If you decide to go through with it then do your homework, cross your T's and dot your I's, be sure you have a very reputable doctor and one that has done at least 6000 augmentations. I wish everyone the best of luck but more importantly the best of health.

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