Women all over the world are having breast implants. However, there is always a risk of problems with silicone breast implants. The website DocShop says, "After 14 years of scrutiny and debate, silicone breast implants have now been approved by the FDA." But it did take that long to get approved so you need to know the possible problems that may occur before having surgery.
Rupture
Silicone breast implants rupture differently than saline implants. Silicone leaks slowly while saline deflates more rapidly. With the silicone implants, you may not even know they ruptured.
Interference
Breast implants can interfere with a mammogram screening. They can block the x-ray and not give a clear reading.
Additional Surgery
Most women that get breast implants will have to have an additional surgery to correct an implant or fix a rupture.
Capsular Contracture
Capsular Contracture is when the scar tissue around the implant squeezes and tightens the silicone implant. Surgery may be needed to fix the problem.
Sensation Change
Breast and nipple sensation can change after surgery. You could get more feeling or less. It differs with each patient.
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