Do Silicone Breast Implants Cause Connective Tissue Disorder?

Since back in 1991, the debate about the relationship of silicon to connective tissue disorders has been a heated one. As far back as 1964 there were tests done with the direct injection of silicon into the breast's tissue which came up with a bunch of different possible disorders and even some that do not even fit the criteria needed to be considered a connective tissue disorder.

But it was in 1991 when a grand jury decided that a patient had in fact contracted a mix of connective tissue disorders as a direct result of the breast augmentation. Immediately following this decision, the FDA as well as many other authorities began immediate testing to determine if the jury was correct. To determine whether or not gelatinous silicon can cause connective tissue disorders.

By 1994, without any true evidence other than a winning court decision, a mass hysteria led to several lawsuits against the makers of the silicon breast implants. This then led into the manufacturers to have to create their own relief fund just to counter these lawsuits but it was to no avail, the number one manufacturer of silicon breast implants filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy soon after. Later that year, the Britain Department of Health had found that there were no links between the silicon and connective tissue disorders.

To this day there has been no reported substantial scientific proof that the silicon gel found in many breast implants can cause any form of connective tissue disorders. The only results that were in any way conclusive were the relationship between the silicon and the body's lymph nodes. Unfortunately, the issues surrounding the growth of lymph nodes as a result of exposure to the silicon was found to not be an immediate threat to health since in most cases these swollen lymph nodes can be removed. However, should the lymph node on the lungs swell, removal is considered to be impossible.

Many people's body have no problems with the absorption of silicon due to the fact that it is already a mineral readily found in our bodies. We consume it in our foods and drinks without much of an issue. In some people though, the excessive absorption of silicon can create issues much like the excessive ingestion of almost any mineral. Some people can handle higher levels of one mineral and almost none of another while the person next to them may be able to handle the levels of minerals in a completely different manner.

Dr. Jim Greene would like to invite you to learn more CRITICAL INFORMATION regarding:

Dangers of breast implants

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The above resources will provide you with CRITICAL information to help you make more informed decisions on breast implants.


By Dr. Jim Greene