Silicone Implants May Cause Immune Reactions

Researchers in Austria recently discovered a protein that seems to be adhering itself to the surface of silicone implants. Though they are generally regarded to be safe, some patients continue to have a negative reaction. Their bodies “reject” the foreign substance-saline- as an invader, and the immune systems attack the implant.

The scientists have actually located the specific protein that causes the body to reject the implant. By studying several healthy women who were preparing to undergo breast augmentation surgery, the researchers were able to pinpoint the exact culprit. This may open doors into making silicone implants more widely used and accepted by a variety of body types.

Many women think that silicone implants are superior to saline implants, because they create a more natural look and feel. For more information about breast augmentation options, contact your plastic surgeon today!