Guest guest Posted September 15, 2001 Report Share Posted September 15, 2001 From: " ilena rose " <ilena@...> Sent: Monday, September 10, 2001 4:12 PM Subject: I was checking the ASPS site ... > http://www.plasticsurgery.org/surgery/BrstAugm.htm > > A few nuggets: > > Occasionally, breast implants may break or leak. > > If a saline-filled implant breaks, the implant will deflate in a few hours > and the salt water will be harmlessly absorbed by the body. > > A few women with breast implants have reported symptoms similar to diseases > of the immune system, such as scleroderma and other arthritis-like > conditions > > > I wish I had kept a copy of their old site ... > > They have upgraded a few comments such as: > > The gel may collect in the breast and cause a new scar to form around it, > or it may migrate to another area of the body. There may be a change in the > shape or firmness of the breast. Both types of breaks may require a second > operation and replacement of the leaking implant. In some cases, it may not > be possible to remove all of the silicone gel in the breast tissue if a > rupture should occur. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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