Health Concerns and Breast Implants
Silicone breast implants were removed from the market in 1992 due to concerns that implants may be related to connective tissue disorders (such as Scleroderma and Lupus). This was subsequently disproven with research and science, and the implants were replaced back on the market in 2006 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
There is no science from peer reviewed medical journals that implicates silicone breast implants with any disease process in humans. It’s theoretically possible that silicone implants may cause health issues in some patients; however, this would be very rare indeed. There is no simple test (like a blood test or x-ray) that is able to determine that your implants are causing you harm.
Be aware that any Internet search about breast implants and disease will surely produce a plethora of websites extolling the danger of breast implants. There is no science to back the claims made by individuals or groups who would have you believe there is a connection between silicone and disease.
If you truly believe that your breasts implants are causing you harm, the simplest, fool-proof remedy is to have your implants removed. A visit with an internist or rheumatologist may also be helpful.
The real issue here is peace of mind. If you are someone who is going to worry about the potential for health problems from implants, despite the science, you can always elect to remove them or switch them out for the saline variety.
