I previously asked this question, but according to the answers I received, evidently I wasn't clear about what information I was asking for. So, restated, my question is, since my body is already allergic/sensitive to some foods (soy, gluten, dairy, etc.) and also to certain drug ingredients (msg, sulfates, etc.), might I also become allergic/sensitive to breast implants? I don't currently have any issues sensitivities/allergies to latex, adhesives, etc.
September 13, 2016
Answer: Allergy to Silicone? In over 30 years I have only seen one case of a severe and rapid reaction to silicone implants (in the 80's). An article was published describing this reaction in the ps literature however I have never again seen a case AND it wasn't even clear that it was an allergy.I think the only real risk to you would be reacting to medications such as antibiotics or pain pills. The risk of a silicone allergy would seem to be extremely small.Best of luck and regards,
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September 13, 2016
Answer: Allergy to Silicone? In over 30 years I have only seen one case of a severe and rapid reaction to silicone implants (in the 80's). An article was published describing this reaction in the ps literature however I have never again seen a case AND it wasn't even clear that it was an allergy.I think the only real risk to you would be reacting to medications such as antibiotics or pain pills. The risk of a silicone allergy would seem to be extremely small.Best of luck and regards,
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September 13, 2016
Answer: True Allergy to Silicone The chance of you developing an allergy to silicone, even with your history to multiple allergens is exceedingly remote. In fact, the only reported cases I am aware of are in infants allergic to brain shunts. These are even quite rare for the amount of shunts done. Since silicone is so ubiquitous and found in almost all baby bottles and many other things that babies use regularly, we generally develop a tolerance to silicone. That may be why the cases of allergy have all been in infants who had large amounts of silicone placed before they developed this tolerance.
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September 13, 2016
Answer: True Allergy to Silicone The chance of you developing an allergy to silicone, even with your history to multiple allergens is exceedingly remote. In fact, the only reported cases I am aware of are in infants allergic to brain shunts. These are even quite rare for the amount of shunts done. Since silicone is so ubiquitous and found in almost all baby bottles and many other things that babies use regularly, we generally develop a tolerance to silicone. That may be why the cases of allergy have all been in infants who had large amounts of silicone placed before they developed this tolerance.
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