Am I allergic to silicone?

Silicone is an inert substance and allergic reaction to it would be very unusual. More likely, you are allergic to the tapes applied and/ or the glue used to hold them in place. I will see this from time to time and it has always improved.

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Cosmetic Breast Augmentation Specialist.
Without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.
I hope that helps!  Best of Luck!
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A number of scientific studies have demonstrated the safety of silicone implants; yet, many patients continue to have anxiety about their use.  An allergy test for silicone can be performed, but this reaction would be considered extraordinarily rare. You have already done what I would have recommended:  consult with an allergist to diagnose whether you have an allergy to silicone or to some thing else that is causing your sensitivity and to learn how to manage it. Kenneth Hughes, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

There is no documentation that I know of that shows a person could be allergic to silicone.  What is likely is that you had a reaction to the skin prep or to your garment, or something you can in contact with.I would recommend you follow up with your doctors and your plastic surgeon to figure out what it was.  Hope that helps.

Dear mamamac93,I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment. Only after thorough examination you can get proper recommendations and advice.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for sharing your excellent question and I am sorry to hear of your rash issues.  I would advocate waiting until you have the full information from your allergy testing before assuming any silicone allergy.  There are far more common reasons following surgery including adhesives, gauze, garments, etc that can cause a temporary issue.  Hope this helps.

Hello!  Thank you for your question!  I do not know of any literature evidence to support an allergy to breast implants, let alone silicone in general. It is very unlikely that your rash is caused by the implant or the silicone shell itself. Most likely, you have a sensitivity and/or a reaction to the skin prep, the adhesives, the garment you were placed in, or perhaps if you had a recent change in soap/detergent/lotion. I would continue close follow-up with your surgeon. There are other reasons to have redness/warmth and you should be monitored closely for such things as infection and your reaction. Best wishes!

mamamac93.   I am sorry you are having this issue. The only time I have seen allergic reactions as you describe after breast augmentation were in patients that had a skin allergy to the surgical bra placed right after surgery or new sports bras purchased by patients after surgery. Also be certain that you are not using A different soap or cleanser on your body or washing clothing with a new detergent that may also be causing this problem. Try to stay patient and continue following up with your allergy work up. Good luck.

It is your acrylic nails ! There has not been a single case of allergic reaction to silicone to date.