Some Silicone Implants Come with a Lifetime Warranty

You have probably heard many horror stories about silicone breast implants recently. Either that a woman’s body refused the implant or she was unable to breastfeed her children. Many of these stories are based on hype and myths. In reality, about 95 percent of the women who receive implants have a successful surgery. Only 5 percent have what amounts to an allergic reaction to the silicone. However, silicone is a safe, naturally occurring element- and used in many of the products that we consume on a daily basis- including cow’s milk and babies’ pacifiers.

Also, it is a myth that women are unable to breastfeed. The implants are placed in such a way, so they do not interfere with the glands that produce milk. They are placed behind the glandular tissue and in front of or behind the breast muscle.

If a woman who receives these implants continues to go to her plastic surgeon every year for a mammography and an ultrasound, she should experience little to no problems. The implants can last throughout her entire life, and in fact, many manufacturers offer a lifetime guarantee. The implants can be further augmented with lifting as the patient ages.

For more information about breast implants and their potential risks, contact a plastic surgeon. You might be surprised to learn just how safe they are- despite all of the horrific tales that you hear from the media.