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What are the reasons in the first place FDA ruled only 22-year & older can get silicone?

January 28, 2023
Asked By:Genuine567002 in Sanger, California

I am 18 and I am planning to get breast augmentation with silicone implants. I know that since I'm under 22 I can get them off-label, but what are the reasons in the first place FDA ruled only 22-year and older can get silicone? Are there any hidden risks? Should I consider smaller volume?

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