Is there any way to test for a silicone allergy? Is it rare or common to be allergic to the silicone implant shell?
Answer: Very unlikely
It is possible to develop an allergic reaction to almost any product or substance in our surroundings. . However the silicone allergies are very rare and uncommon .Silicone is found in many household items such as hand lotions, polishes, waterproof coatings and even processed foods. Therefore allergy to silicone can one develop even without the existence of silicone breast implants.
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Answer: Very unlikely
It is possible to develop an allergic reaction to almost any product or substance in our surroundings. . However the silicone allergies are very rare and uncommon .Silicone is found in many household items such as hand lotions, polishes, waterproof coatings and even processed foods. Therefore allergy to silicone can one develop even without the existence of silicone breast implants.
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Answer: Very low probability for allergic reaction. There has never been an implantable device studied as extensively as silicone breast implants.In 1990, silicone implants were taken off the market by the FDA.Since that time, multiple studies have been performed that have evaluated the safety of liquid silicone and the Silastic implant shell.None of these studies have demonstrated silicone allergies.It’s also important to realize that silicone is present everywhere in our environment.It’s even present on needles that are used for medical injections.Although silicone implant allergies are probably extremely rare, in someone with your history of allergies, it’s probably reasonable to consult an allergist before proceeding with breast augmentation surgery.
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Answer: Very low probability for allergic reaction. There has never been an implantable device studied as extensively as silicone breast implants.In 1990, silicone implants were taken off the market by the FDA.Since that time, multiple studies have been performed that have evaluated the safety of liquid silicone and the Silastic implant shell.None of these studies have demonstrated silicone allergies.It’s also important to realize that silicone is present everywhere in our environment.It’s even present on needles that are used for medical injections.Although silicone implant allergies are probably extremely rare, in someone with your history of allergies, it’s probably reasonable to consult an allergist before proceeding with breast augmentation surgery.
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April 22, 2012
Answer: Silicone Allergy: Rare if at all
Silicone allergy would rare if at all possible. The FDA has studied Breast implants for more than thirty years and it has not identified allergy to silicone as being a concern. By the way silicone is on coatings of some needles, IV catheters are made of silicone as are many other implants in the body, and many antacid/antigas medications taken orally have a silicone derivative as one of its components.
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April 22, 2012
Answer: Silicone Allergy: Rare if at all
Silicone allergy would rare if at all possible. The FDA has studied Breast implants for more than thirty years and it has not identified allergy to silicone as being a concern. By the way silicone is on coatings of some needles, IV catheters are made of silicone as are many other implants in the body, and many antacid/antigas medications taken orally have a silicone derivative as one of its components.
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September 30, 2010
Answer: Severe allergies and breast augmentation
Although most of us believe that silicone is an inert substance that is hydrophobic in molecular structure and safe to use, I would not advise you to undergo the procedure as there are isolated cases of inflammatory reactions arising from silicone or any type of foreign substance. In your particular case, it seems as though you have a quality of life issue with your allergies and we would not do anything to exacerbate it. I maintain a very conservative approach to elective surgery in patients with chronic health conditions.
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September 30, 2010
Answer: Severe allergies and breast augmentation
Although most of us believe that silicone is an inert substance that is hydrophobic in molecular structure and safe to use, I would not advise you to undergo the procedure as there are isolated cases of inflammatory reactions arising from silicone or any type of foreign substance. In your particular case, it seems as though you have a quality of life issue with your allergies and we would not do anything to exacerbate it. I maintain a very conservative approach to elective surgery in patients with chronic health conditions.
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August 16, 2010
Answer: There has never been an antibody to silicone demonstrated in humans (no allergies)
I have never read of an antibody to silicone in humans. An antibody is a requirement for a true allergic reaction. The body does recognize silicone as a foreign object which is why capsules form around breast implants. Silicone does not have an organic moiety (an antigen) that triggers the body to produce an antibody. Silicone is useful because the foreign body response is very tame.
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August 16, 2010
Answer: There has never been an antibody to silicone demonstrated in humans (no allergies)
I have never read of an antibody to silicone in humans. An antibody is a requirement for a true allergic reaction. The body does recognize silicone as a foreign object which is why capsules form around breast implants. Silicone does not have an organic moiety (an antigen) that triggers the body to produce an antibody. Silicone is useful because the foreign body response is very tame.
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