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Do Leaking Silicone Implants Cause Problems in Your Joints?

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June ZaloumisJun 13, 2008

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.

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