#6 of 10 / Are There Long-Term Health Risks?

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#6 of 10 / Are There Long-Term Health Risks?

Almost no research is available on the health effects of saline and silicone breast implants, five years after surgery. While some studies released in the 1990s raised questions about the links between silicone breast implants and systemic problems, many researchers believe health risks are still unknown. An FDA team reported in 2001, that women with ruptured silicone implants are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with fibromyalgia and other illnesses. A National Institutes of Health study shows a 21 percent overall increase in cancers for women with silicone breast implants, compared to the general population. The incidence of leukemia and stomach, cervical, vulvar and brain cancers was twice as high for women with implants.

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