My silicone implants are leeking and I'm having a lot of problems with my joints (knees, shoulders, ankles, hips). I was told it was from the silicone going thru my body.
Answer: No link with any autoimmune or connective tissue disorder
You did not mention why you believe that your implant is leaking. With the new form of breast implants produced after 2009 there is little chance of the implant gel material migrating since the gel is more cohesive than it was prior to this time. Therefore it may be difficult to tell if it is ruptured since the implant tends to keep its original shape. The problem is non an emergency. You would need some type of diagnostic study to determine if it was actually ruptured such as a mammogram, MRI or ultrasound. There has been shown in numerous studies no link between silicone gel implant and any autoimmune or connective tissue disorder.
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Answer: No link with any autoimmune or connective tissue disorder
You did not mention why you believe that your implant is leaking. With the new form of breast implants produced after 2009 there is little chance of the implant gel material migrating since the gel is more cohesive than it was prior to this time. Therefore it may be difficult to tell if it is ruptured since the implant tends to keep its original shape. The problem is non an emergency. You would need some type of diagnostic study to determine if it was actually ruptured such as a mammogram, MRI or ultrasound. There has been shown in numerous studies no link between silicone gel implant and any autoimmune or connective tissue disorder.
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April 27, 2012
Answer: Leaking Silicone implants and joint pain
The anwers have said most of what needs to be said. There is no evidence that silicone implant causes any form of autoimmune diseases including joint pain. Teh FDA has established this as have 14 years of in depth study.
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April 27, 2012
Answer: Leaking Silicone implants and joint pain
The anwers have said most of what needs to be said. There is no evidence that silicone implant causes any form of autoimmune diseases including joint pain. Teh FDA has established this as have 14 years of in depth study.
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