Do Silicone Implants Cause Major Disease?

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Concern over the association of breast implants to the development of autoimmune or connective tissue diseases, such as lupus, scleroderma, or rheumatoid arthritis, was raised because of cases reported in the literature with small numbers of women with implants. A review of several large epidemiological studies of women with and without implants indicates that these diseases are no more common in women with implants than those women without implants.

Published studies indicated that breast cancer is no more common in women with implants that those without implants.

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For important information on the benefits and risks associated with breast augmentation surgery, read our document called "Important Information for Reconstruction Patients about Mentor MemoryGel™ Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants."

You may download a copy of the product package insert "Mentor MemoryGel™ Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants", or for saline-filled breast implants "Mentor Saline Filled and Spectrum^® Mammary Prostheses."