Are silicone implants safe for you?

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Silicone gel-filled implants should not be allowed on the market because the manufacturers have not met the legal benchmark for proving safety, 20 consumer groups and individuals said in a petition. In April, an FDA advisory committee voted 5-4 against Inamed's implants, while urging approval for Mentor's implants (Memory Gel) by a 7-2 vote. The FDA is considering those recommendations and is expected to make a final decision soon. So if you have been considering silicone implants, you might wa ... (more)  

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