Silicone Implants Release Platinum
Tuesday April 11, 2006
The Analytical Chemistry journal has released findings that indicate high levels of reactive platinum are released into the bodies of women who have silicone breast implants. An article at Earthtimes.org describes how researchers Lykissa and Maharaj reviewed samples from 21 women, 16 who have had implants about 14 years, and found that those with implants had, on average, 100 times higher levels of platinum in their hair, urine, nails, and breast milk than women in the control group who did not have implants. In some cases, the levels of platinum differed between women in the two groups by as much as 1,700 times.
While the element platinum is considered safe for jewelry, it's one of the transition metals, which means it's highly reactive and participates freely in chemical reactions. Manufacturers of breast implants state that their product is safe with respect to bioavailable platinum, and this is apparently true when the product is new. However, platinum appears to leach out of the implants over time, where is accumulates in the body. This could lead to allergic and other negative reactions.
While the element platinum is considered safe for jewelry, it's one of the transition metals, which means it's highly reactive and participates freely in chemical reactions. Manufacturers of breast implants state that their product is safe with respect to bioavailable platinum, and this is apparently true when the product is new. However, platinum appears to leach out of the implants over time, where is accumulates in the body. This could lead to allergic and other negative reactions.
Comments
I am interested in getting them some day soon. This article is confusing to me because it does not tell whether this effect is dangerous or not.
I don’t really know what silicone is and what this implant for, can anyone tell me?
The article is discussing breast implants.
DO NOT GET THEM! I’ve had mine for about 21 years and am about to have them removed. Worst mistake I ever made was having implants.
Doctors don’t tell you everything because they themselves don’t know all the drawbacks and future problems. Do some on-line searches and make sure you are WELL AWARE of all the potential problems with implants.
Keep in mind, even if you are fortunate enough not to experience any early problems, you’ll need to get almost yearly MRI’s to check for rupture or leakage. Insurance does not cover this and one MRI is well over a grand! You’ll also need to have them removed, or replaced within 10 or so years to be safe.
Bottom line from someone whose been there…it ain’t worth risking your health!
Do NOT get implants. I got them in 2007-have had to have 2 replacements due to capsular contracture. I am having them removed in Dec of 2009——–I only have to deal with them for 5 more months. They have been nothing but trouble-like a job. Hosestly save yourself the money. I have lost $15,000 just because I wanted nice boobies. I should of never done this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!