FDA: Silicone Breast Implants Don’t Last a Lifetime

A new report from the FDA shows that 20% of women who get silicone gel implants to increase the size of their breasts, and half of all women who get them for breast reconstruction, will have those implants removed within a decade, often because of complications like breast hardening or rupture.

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FDA: Silicone Breast Implants Don’t Last a Lifetime

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