The book "The Naked Truth About Breast Implants From Harm to Healing": is it true that implants are toxic?

February 14, 2015
Asked By:ladyglock28 in Woodbourne, NY

I am curious about the book The Naked Truth About Breast Implants: From Harm to Healing by Susan E. Kolb. It seems to be the only book I have found that strongly discourages breast implants. She says implants are extremely toxic and will make you very ill. Viral infections, autoimmune diseases, bacterial and fungal infections. Are her point valid? What is the likelihood of someone developing saline implant disease or any of the illnesses she claims? What are the statistics?

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