What are the risks related to silicone breast implants?
Leaking – The silicone gel may “bleed” through an intact shell, into the scar tissue surrounding the implant. Rupturing – The silicone shell may weaken over time, increasing the chance of rupture caused by trauma, such as a car accident. Hardening – Your body may “over-heal” by forming a tight scar capsule around the implant, which can cause the breast to appear artificially round and feel unnaturally firm. Calcium deposits may also form in the scar tissue, causing unnatural firmness. This may occur on one or both sides. Extrusion – In rare circumstances, a surgeon may provide a sub glandular implant to a woman who does not possess adequate breast tissue, allowing the implant to show or break through the thin layer of skin. Decreased Nipple Sensation – This is more likely to occur in larger implants. Delayed Healing – Known as tissue necrosis, the development of dead tissue around the implant can delay healing time or cause infection. Skin wrinkling – There is evidence that this is mor
