What is exactly in the a breast implant shell?

June 24, 2014
Asked By:UnsurePS in Colorado, CO

I am a medical professional and have discovered allergies to several things that prevent me from wearing many medical gloves. On the TRUE test, I reacted to Carba-Mix, and can only wear select vinyl gloves without issue. Not a Latex or Nitrile allergy, just this common accelerator group additive. It is possible that something similar is in the shell of implants? Do manufacturers offer specifics on the content of the shells?

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June 26, 2014

Answer: Breast Implants

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June 26, 2014

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June 26, 2014

Answer: Ingredients of shell of silicone implant

Roxanne Sylora, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 26, 2014

Answer: Ingredients of shell of silicone implant

Roxanne Sylora, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 26, 2014

Answer: Implant Shell Materials

Don W. Griffin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 26, 2014

Answer: Implant Shell Materials

Don W. Griffin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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June 25, 2014

Answer: Shells

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
June 25, 2014

Answer: Shells

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
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June 27, 2014

Answer: Implant shell construction

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