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

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Not Worth It
Cost: $7,000
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I have been gravely ill because of implants. I got...

7 Sep 2008

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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wiser now 17 Feb 2013

If anyone is out there that had autoimmune problems such as Raynauds with saline implants. I would like to know which type of explant they had & If the symptoms resolved + How long it took post explant. I am struggling with the type of explant to obtain since saline implants have less capsule which is thinner & more adherent. The bigger the surgery the greater the risk. Thank you in advance.

LuvRealBoobsInOR 10 Feb 2013

I wish other girls with Saline implants wouldn't try to discredit the ladies here who have systemic immune issues with theirs. I have 12 year old saline implants without systemic immune system problems - but that doesn't disprove that others can have a reaction. That is as silly as saying "I eat peanuts every day with no problems, so anyone who says they have a peanut allergy is lying". All of us with Saline implants have silicone shells in contact with our tissues. Those shells have hundreds of toxins in them - including solvents, heavy metals, and industrial chemicals. Some people are bound to have a *systemic* immune system reaction to them. All of us who have Capsular Contracture (which I do have) are having a localized immune system reaction to our implants! Of course some women are so sensitive to the implant shells and chemicals that they are having a systemic reaction. Point is, you implant that foreign object with hundreds of chemicals and YOU DON'T KNOW for sure if you will be non-reactive (which you hope), locally reactive (capsular contracture +/- 15% of us), or even have a systemic reaction.

Lebanon745 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.

newdawn 16 Jul 2012

Thank you everyone I had mine removed after being referred to a breast cancer surgeon who said they had to come out. They had been in my body collapsed for two years, after a fall. All I can tell you is the facts that my body produced more tumors/cysts in those two years than ever before. My health insurance paid for the removal which is not typical but the evidence was overwhelming that the implants had to be removed. I can't believe I had plastic in my body and that I did it for all the wrong reasons. But, it's about the women we are today because yesterday is gone and all we have is tomorrow.

penny0122 30 May 2010

Who was your Dr.? I would like to avoid him/her.

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!!!!!

wiser now 10 Feb 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.

jrhae 10 Feb 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.

wiser now 17 Feb 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!!

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 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 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 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!

wiser now 10 Feb 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

wiser now 10 Feb 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!!

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.

Lula 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.