Maude08
Oregon,#2Consumer Comment
Sun, May 02, 2010
Dow Corning no longer makes silicone gel breast implants, but only ended their production after thousands of women became ill and instituted lawsuits against the company.
The shell of saline breast implants is composed of silicone and is subject to breaking down in the body, causing ruptures and leakages of saline. While saline in a bottle is non-toxic, saline has a shelf life and should not be exposed to the higher than recommended storage temperatures of the human body.
Saline implants have been known to have up to 36 types of fungus and bacteria. Just as bodily fluids seep through the shell into the implants, the contaminated saline seeps through the silicone shell and enters into the body, causing illnesses.
There is no such thing as a safe breast implants. Read the reason why Dr. Barbara Manno of Tulane University voted to approve Mentor breast implants in 2005. "And it isn't to have a choice, they can make a choice and it's tough luck if it doesn't work."
Sean
Portland,#3Consumer Comment
Mon, February 27, 2006
The implants used now are Saline, not Silicone. Saline is a harmless liquid (water) that is able to be absorbed into the body in the event of a rupture. You do know it's 2006, not 1986 right?