|
The silicone inside the implants is not medical grade - but was intended for use in mattresses
Tests have not shown any increased risk of toxicity from this filler compared to normal implants
But mechanical testing has shown the implant covers have an increased risk of rupturing
The gel inside can be irritative, increasing the risk of inflammation reaction - making removal more difficult
There is no increased breast cancer risk
One case of a rare form of cancer called anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) was recently reported in France
French and US experts suggest there is a small but increased risk of this cancer for women with breast implants in general
|