A member asked:

What side effects can i expect from breast implants? what are some of the most common side effects involved with breast implants? is there any correlation between breast cancer and implants?

15 doctors weighed in across 5 answers
Dr. Gregory Laurence answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Breast : Breast implants, both saline and silicone, have been shown to be safe, and not associated with breast cancer. Although there are many rare complication that can occure with breast implants: shifting sagging rippling firmness nipple areola change in sensativity these (and other) side effects are generally of minimal magnide or they are temporary or reversable. To the extend that some of these issue can persist, more than 95% of breast augmenation patients are happy about their decision to have the surgery. Gregory laurence md.

Answered 10/3/2016

5.4k views

Thank

Cancer Risk: There has been much made about the risk of breast cancer and implants and, for the most part, there is no association with breast cancer, delay in diagnosis, or worse prognosis for women with implants. There is a very rare form of cancer, alcl, that has been associated with the capsule the body forms around the implant, but this is in about 3 out of a million patients. Overall they are safe.

Answered 1/10/2014

5.4k views

Thank

No: Breast implants do not cause or prevent breast cancer. The material used in breast implants in the us, do not get absorbed by the body. The reaction comes from potential risk of infection, like any foreign body such as artificial hip or pacemaker, and scarring known as capsular contracture. If you go to an untrained surgeon, you will have other problems caused by technical errors, size errors, etc.

Answered 4/21/2014

5.3k views

Thank

Breast implants: Breast implants are generally well tolerated with few side effects. One of the most common long term side effect is called a capsular contracture, where the tissue around the implant thickens and can become painful and distorted. Breast implants are not known to cause an increase in your chance for breast cancer.

Answered 1/10/2014

5.2k views

Thank
Dr. Gary Tuma answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

SIde effects: The major side affect of implants is capsular contracture. You need to discuss this with a board certified plastic surgeons.

Answered 1/26/2014

4.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Could breast implants give you breast cancer?

11 doctors weighed in across 5 answers

A member asked:

Is it true that breast implants decrease your risk of breast cancer?

14 doctors weighed in across 4 answers