How Common is a Silicone Allergy with Silicone Breast Implants?

January 5, 2009
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Is there any way to test for a silicone allergy? Is it rare or common to be allergic to the silicone implant shell?

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September 30, 2010

Answer: Severe allergies and breast augmentation

September 30, 2010

Answer: Severe allergies and breast augmentation

September 10, 2010

Answer: Silicone Allergy

September 10, 2010

Answer: Silicone Allergy

August 16, 2010

Answer: There has never been an antibody to silicone demonstrated in humans (no allergies)

August 16, 2010

Answer: There has never been an antibody to silicone demonstrated in humans (no allergies)

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