Breast Implants Safe or Dangerous?
In 2006, the FDA approved two types of silicone gel-filled breast implants. In 2011, they published their update on these two particular products. In the end, they stuck with their original findings. According to the FDA study on the safety of silicone gel implants, if silicone gel breast implants are used as directed, they are safe. Still, many women question how safe it can actually be if a synthetic material like silicone is leaking into the human body. Certainly, something like this will cause health problems but, are they life threatening? Let’s take a look at some questions you probably have about leaking silicone breast implants.
What is does it mean when your implant is leaking?
A leaking implant is exactly what it sounds like. When the implant has a small amount of damage, it is similar to a nick or a small tear. When this happens, a small amount of silicone gel escapes from the shell. It is usually a slow seep because the silicone gel is thicker than the saline alternative. Normally, the silicone will leak into the breast tissue around the implant. This tissue is called the “capsule.”
What happens if you spring a leak?
In most cases, the silicone gel stays confined within the capsule but this is not always true. If the leak is severe enough, the gel could potentially escape to other parts of the body. This can cause lumps to form, usually in the chest, shoulders, and underarms. You may feel burning or painful sensations. You might even begin to notice a change in the size and shape of one or both breasts, depending on the severity of the leak. Other signs that you may have a leak include, but are not limited to: numbness, swelling, hardening of the breasts, and change in sensations when something comes in contact with the breast. These are not always signs of a leak but if you are experiencing any or all of the symptoms, it is best to contact your doctor.
What should you do if your silicone implant is leaking?
If your implant is leaking silicone, the first thing you need to do is talk to your doctor because they will be able to further examine you. Based on their exam, they can decide what step to take next. If you are having pain, inflammation or any other side effects caused by the leaking implant, taking action is highly suggested. There are a few options but they require an operation. Though this is something that your surgeon should have made you aware of before you had your initial implant surgery. If your implant is leaking and causing problems, you can have them removed entirely or you can have one or both of them replaced. This will mean that it is time on the operating table and six weeks or more of recovery time, once again. Talk to your doctor to decide which is the best option for your situation. In fact, if you haven’t gotten implants yet, this may be a situation to discuss with your doctor before you decide to go through with the operation.
Is it safe?
In a word, yes. Once the silicone has leaked and spread to other parts of the body, it is almost impossible to remove it. That might sound a little scary but this may be comforting. People who have had breast implants have also reported having breast cancer, problems reproducing, and even connective tissue disease in the tissue around the breast implant. But the FDA has not detected any connections between these problems and the breast implants. This is true for both the saline and silicone gel implants. That is to say that as of the end of 2017, the FDA had not yet found proof that breast implants cause cancer, reproductive problems, and connective tissue disease but that doesn’t mean that they are completely unrelated.
What can I do instead of getting breast implants?
You could choose to risk it, along with enduring the pains of surgery and recovery, plus the possibilities of complications, or you could consider other ways to get the body you desire. There are natural ways to enhance your breasts without the risks or recovery time of breast enhancement surgery. Natureday is a company that provides herbal solutions to your natural physical imperfections. To give you an idea of what you would be taking if you went the natural route, here is a list of herbs we recommend for natural breast enhancement: Cumin extract, blessed thistle, wild yam, fenugreek, and fennel. If you are looking for more information about natural breast augmentation or you are a more “seeing is believing” kind of person, check out Natureday’s testimonials as there are more than 2,600 of them.
In Summary
The Food and Drug Administration has officially approved two types of silicone gel breast implants are safe if used as directed. Even with the safety approval from the FDA, there are still risks and they can be dangerous if untreated. If you aren’t having problems with swelling, lumps, and inflammation, those problems are still likely to occur in the future.
Silicone is a synthetic material that does not naturally exist in our bodies. It is typically used to make things like rubber, polishes, plastics, and even lubricants used on cars and plumbing. Silicone gel breast implants add this material to your body. Adding foreign objects and materials of any kind always has its risks. When those additions begin to malfunction whether due to age, damage or other reasons, it can be a health risk for us.
It is important to remember that just because the FDA approved something as being safe to use doesn’t mean that it is the best option to get the results that you desire. It certainly doesn’t mean that it is the only options. For you, now there are two options. Natural versus synthetic, the choice is yours. Why not go the natural route and find results without the risk? Your body will surely thank you.
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