Testing for Silicone in the Body
Recently researchers have developed tests to detect silicone in the body.
These tests have become a factor regarding the safety issues of silicone breast
implants and the human body's response to the silicone found in these products.
The FDA, at this time, has not approved any of these detection tests, and has
indicated that the results of these tests should be viewed cautiously. Further,
the FDA has indicated that "determining silicone is present in body fluids does
not indicate whether a person is sensitive to these substances or at risk for
any specific disease...[and] the significance [of silicone detection] would
be unclear."
Conclusion
A number of clinical studies have
indicated that there is no conclusive scientific
evidence that silicone materials in breast
implants greatly increase the risk of
developing breast cancer or CTDs.
We hope this brochure has given you a better
understanding of the issues surrounding
silicones, especially silicone breast implants.
If you have any further questions about
silicones and breast implants, ask your
physician about the following brochures:
"Breast Implant Information Package"
provided by the FDA (1-888-INFO-FDA).
"Making an Informed Decision; Saline-Filled Breast Implant Surgery"
provided by Allergan (800-624-4261).
Breast Augmentation: A Woman's Choice"
provided by Allergan (800-624-4261).
"Choices in Breast Reconstruction"
provided by Allergan (800-624-4261).
