It is a myth that silicone implants raise the risk of breast cancer. Extensive studies performed in 2006 in Sweden have addressed this hypothesis. A definitive study examined any potential link between silicone and breast cancer, and it was conclusive that it does not raise the risk for the disease. An interesting twist from the study done in Sweden found that women who have silicone breast implants may actually have a reduced risk of breast cancer.

Implants made from silicone were approved by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a period of fourteen years. During that time they were the focus of media controversy in the United States because of the public outcry that was based on false claims of disease caused by leaking silicone-based implants. After 1996, the FDA restricted their use to breast reconstruction surgery only. Therein, cosmetic breast enhancements using silicon were banned. That left saline breast implants as the only cosmetic choice between 1982 and 1996.

Silicon is found naturally on the Earth. It is so common, in fact, that it is the second most common element on the planet, after oxygen. It is found in rocks, sand, crystals, quartz and many other naturally occurring substances. It is even used widely in processed foods, hair spray, hand lotion, gum and hundreds of other products that are used regularly. The human body is accustomed to silicone, and the previous claims that silicone breast implants cause autoimmune diseases and cancer have been deemed false.

During those years that silicone gel implants were banned, several companies did massive amounts of research on the silicone gel used in breast implants. The FDA approved a new variety of implants in November 2006, which are made of a silicone gel which cannot leak even if the implant shell is punctured. It is called MemoryGel or Cohesive Gel, and has a very thick consistency so that it actually sticks to itself and does not run. It has been compared to the texture of a gummy bear.

Silicone implants come in round or teardrop-shaped, textured or smooth, in a variety of different sizes, and with three different incision sites from which to choose. Talk to a board certified plastic surgeon about which type of breast implant will work best with the shape of your body.

If you are thinking about undergoing breast augmentation, then find a plastic surgeon and get accurate scientific information about the risks and the possible side effects of silicone breast implants. Choose a surgery center that is vigilant about safety during every step of your care and uses only FDA-approved implants.

Beth Kaminski is a leading expert in how to treating panic disorder and has been publishing lots of information on the panic disorder medications for years now.

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