Can Silicone from Breast Implants Melt Inside the Body?

September 29, 2009
Asked By:eserad in South Carolina

I'm having a Breast Lift with silicone gel Breast implants and am curious about it. They say gummy bear implants don't leak when punctured, but in your body where it is 98.6 degrees can the silicone break down and melt?

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Answer: Breast implants will not melt in body

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August 15, 2010

Answer: Silicone implants won't melt in your body.

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 15, 2010

Answer: Silicone implants won't melt in your body.

Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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