When I was 28, I got saline breast implants. I'm now 42 & was recently diagnosed with scleroderma, lupus, & rheumatoid arthritis. I read that autoimmune disorders like mine could possibly be due to breast implants & that if they are 10-15 yrs old, they should be removed. I've never had a single problem in 14 yrs, & my mammograms are always negative. With my recent diagnosis of auto immune disorders, should I remove, replace, or leave them alone? I have no pain, no leaks, no ruptures.
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September 30, 2017
Answer: Should I remove 14 yr old saline implants with recent multiple auto immune diagnoses or can I leave them in?