I was going to get breast implants but then I started coming across stories of women becoming sick after getting implants. I want to get breast implants but what are the chances they will make me sick?
December 2, 2016
Answer: Why do breast implants make some women sick? The simple answer is that they don't. There was a suggestion in the 1990's that they might, resulting in a massive overreaction from the FDA (and even a huge payout in court) but subsequent investigation has shown absolutely no link between silicone implants and chronic disease. You can rest assured that, as long as the manufacturer adheres to the strict controls necessary for FDA approval, your implants would never 'make you sick'
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December 2, 2016
Answer: Why do breast implants make some women sick? The simple answer is that they don't. There was a suggestion in the 1990's that they might, resulting in a massive overreaction from the FDA (and even a huge payout in court) but subsequent investigation has shown absolutely no link between silicone implants and chronic disease. You can rest assured that, as long as the manufacturer adheres to the strict controls necessary for FDA approval, your implants would never 'make you sick'
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November 1, 2018
Answer: Breast implants causing illness In the 1990s media reports about silicone breast implants causing chronic systemic disease were overreacted to, resulting in public panic, the FDA removing them from the market, companies going bankrupt, and unnecessary surgeries being performed to remove them from patients bodies. These reports were later rigorously examined through comprehensive scientific studies and it was found that there was in fact no link between silicone breast implants and autoimmune disease. Following this, the implants were placed back on the market. A fascinating account of the unfounded claims that stoked these events can be found in the book Science on Trial by Marcia Angell. The bottom line is that numerous stories still circulate about how silicone breast implants make patients sick, but this has scientifically be shown over years of study that they do not cause systemic illness and that they are in fact safe.In order to get a qualified, ethical, and expert opinion on your surgical options and expectations, always have an in-person consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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November 1, 2018
Answer: Breast implants causing illness In the 1990s media reports about silicone breast implants causing chronic systemic disease were overreacted to, resulting in public panic, the FDA removing them from the market, companies going bankrupt, and unnecessary surgeries being performed to remove them from patients bodies. These reports were later rigorously examined through comprehensive scientific studies and it was found that there was in fact no link between silicone breast implants and autoimmune disease. Following this, the implants were placed back on the market. A fascinating account of the unfounded claims that stoked these events can be found in the book Science on Trial by Marcia Angell. The bottom line is that numerous stories still circulate about how silicone breast implants make patients sick, but this has scientifically be shown over years of study that they do not cause systemic illness and that they are in fact safe.In order to get a qualified, ethical, and expert opinion on your surgical options and expectations, always have an in-person consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
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