Will getting breast implants reduce the risk of breast cancer?

No: And it will not increase it, except for the extremely rare but distinctive lymphoma that pops up occasionally around the capsule. Getting implants is a personal decision and should be based on the big picture -- many men prefer a small-breasted "natural" woman to one with implants.

Breast cancer: Breast implants will not reduce the risk of breast cancer.

Breast implants & CA: Breast implants definitely do not decrease the risk of breast cancer and really do not increase it either. The most important factor (implant or not) is following the breast cancer screening guidelines--frequent breast exams, annual mammogram starting age 40 (unless family history of breast cancer, then earlier). These can be done even in the setting of breast implants. Occasionally mris are rec.

Breast Implants : They have no bearing on breast cancer. However a breast reduction will decrease your risk of breast cancer. This is because, tissue is removed. Less tissue, less chance for cancer.

No: Breast implants do not change your risk of developing breast cancer.

No: Breast implants do not affect the rate of breast cancer, according to the most recent plastic surgery research. There is a slightly increased risk of alcl in women with silicone implants.

Not a major concern: There has never been shown to be a causal relationship between implants and breast cancer. In fact statistics show a lower incidence but this may be due to other factors. Breast implants may delay or interfere with the diagnosis of breast cancer but survival rates are not effected. A higher risk of an atypical lymphoma has been documented but is extremely rare. Sbe & special mammos are the rule!