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 1, 2015

Answer: Very unlikely

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Very unlikely

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September 18, 2015

Answer: Very low probability for allergic reaction.

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September 18, 2015

Answer: Very low probability for allergic reaction.

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 22, 2012

Answer: Silicone Allergy: Rare if at all

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 22, 2012

Answer: Silicone Allergy: Rare if at all

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 30, 2010

Answer: Severe allergies and breast augmentation

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 30, 2010

Answer: Severe allergies and breast augmentation

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 16, 2010

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

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 16, 2010

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

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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