04 November 2014

Respiratory Problems With Breast Implants - How Breast Implants Causes Respiratory Problems

Among the complications that arise out of breast augmentation surgeries, the health risks are the most important to be considered. Despite the definite health risks associated with the cosmetic process, there are millions who turn a deaf ear and undergo the process.
    The long term respiratory disorders that are associated with breast implants are severely life threatening and many women are unaware of the extent of damage it can cause on their body
Discussed below are some of the major respiratory disorders that are associated with breast augmentation.

RUPTURE OF IMPLANTS AND ITS CONNECTIONS WITH LUNG DISORDERS
The implants, whether it is silicone or saline, normally have a safe period of 12 years after which they can rupture at any time. Many women have also reported rupture within a year or two of insertion as well due to ill handling. Saline implants are not as dangerous as silicone implants as they can be absorbed by the body in most cases. However, silicone implants have been known to cause cancer of the lungs and pulmonary fibrosis, both of which are life threatening.

Cancers
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Lupus

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