Does having breast implants increase my risk for breast cancer?
There is no evidence that by having breast implants (saline or silicone) you are at a greater risk for developing breast cancer. In fact, Dr. Short believes that it may be slightly easier to detect breast cancer in a woman who has breast implants. Breast implants are placed under all of the breast tissue, whether placed above or under the muscle. The implants push this breast tissue forward, allowing much of the tissue to be more easily seen and also felt during self-examination.
