Ruptured Silicone Breast Implants Linked to Debilitating Diseases
An important study by the FDA found that women whose ruptured breast implants were leaking silicone were more likely to have fibromyalgia, pulmonary fibrosis, and connective-tissue diseases such as dermatomyositis. The findings are described in this summary.
FDA Study Shows Most Silicone Gel Filled Implants Rupture
A study by the FDA found that most women with silicone gel breast implants will have at least one broken implant within 10 years.
What Should I Do If My Implants Break?
All implants break eventually. Some even break during the first few months, and the older your implant is, the more likely it is to break. However, it is not always obvious when an implant is broken. Here is some useful information.