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Can a silicon breast implant cause autoimmune disease?
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No.: This question was answered by the american college of rheumatology in 1995 after extensive study. There is no association with cancers either.
Answered 2/6/2013
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Myth: Silicone implants, which were removed from market in 1992 and later reintroduced have not been found to be associated with any autoimmune diseases.
Answered 2/6/2013
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No: Breast implants have been studied extensively and have never been demonstrated to increase your risk of developing auto-immune or connective tissue diseases.
Answered 2/26/2014
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