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Can near IR Saunas damage Silicone Implants under the muscle after prolonged exposure?

Stacey0218Apr 7, 2014
I just bought a near and far infrared sauna. I have silicone implants. I read that near can penetrate to the muscle and had lots of benefits involving skin improvements , cellulite improvements etc. I just sat in my sauna at 34 c for 40 min. My chest is not warm but inside my breast feel warm still. Will the near rays penetrate and break down the integrity is the implant shell over time ? If not would the heat alone?

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