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Can a saline breast implant that is ruptured cause autoimmune diseases?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

No.: The saline implants are safe.

Dr Moeser agreed

Answered 5/10/2016

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Dr. Pierre Moeser answered

No: Ruptured saline breast implants have no link to any autoimmune disease.

Dr Mumneh and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/6/2013

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No: Saline implants are safe. If they rupture, the saline will be absorbed by your body and you will urinate it out the same day. http://www.dassmd.com/breast-augmentation/breast-augmentation-of-los-angeles.html.

Dr Mumneh agreed

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Dr. Tom Pousti answered

No Science: There is no well performed scientific study that shows any causative link between saline/silicone gel breast implants and autoimmune diseases.

Dr Rosen and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

Can a saline breast implant that is ruptured cause autoimmune diseases?

12 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Moeser agreed

Dr. Pierre Moeser answered

Dr Mumneh and another doctor agreed

Dr. Dennis Dass answered

Dr Mumneh agreed

Dr. Tom Pousti answered

Dr Rosen and 5 doctors agreed

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