In the last decade, breast implants have soared in popularity. However, there are risks involved. While we know the short term risks, long term conclusive studies have not been able to be conducted.

Typical surgical risks apply to the procedure such as infection. Additionally, chronic breast pain can occur. There may be changes in sensitivity and skin death. Studies have shown that more than half of patients with saline and silicone breast implants have had a complication within the first three years. The complications can be pain, hardening, infection, and need for additional surgery amongst other things.

Women who have had breast reconstruction have often had to undergo surgery a second time within the first three years. 46% of women with silicone gel implants and 21% with saline implants went had a re-operation. 6% of silicone patients and 16% of saline patients suffered from breast pain. 25% of silicone patients and 8% of saline patients ended up having the implants removed altogether.

Sometimes women experience loss of nipple sensitivity or have overly sensitive nipples due to the operation. Dissatisfaction can arise if the breast look or feel unnatural or are not symmetrical. Also, the "sloshing" sound from saline implants can be bothersome.

Bacteria or mold can grow on saline implants. This is particularly worrisome if the implant breaks releasing the fluid into the body. Studies have not been conducted to see how this affects women or infants who are nursing.

All implants will break eventually. It is not yet known how long the implants currently in use will last. As an average the implants last 7-12 years but some break much sooner than that.

Some research has shown that implants may lead to auto immune disease. The National Cancer Institute has found a 21% increase risk of cancer for women with implants for 7 years. The NCI also did another study that found women with implants for 12 years were more likely to die from lung cancer, brain tumors, and suicide.

Women who have any kind of breast surgery are three times as likely to not have an adequate supply of milk for nursing. Additionally, there are concerns about the safety of the breast milk.

Implants can delay detection of breast cancer. Implants block mammograms from detecting 55% of tumors. Also, the mammogram can cause the implant to break. This delay of time can cause fatal results. Download your Breast Enhancement ebook @ http://tinyurl.com/lwfgx6 now.