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Breast-feeding and silicone implants.

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  • 1Toronto, Ontario, Canada From the Division of Plastic Surgery, Women's College Hospital, and the Department of Surgery, University of Toronto.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|December 27, 2007
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Maternal silicone implants do not significantly increase silicon levels in breast milk compared to women without implants. Silicon levels in breast milk are substantially lower than in infant formula or cow's milk.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Toxicology
  • Lactation Studies

Background:

  • Concerns exist regarding chemical contaminant transfer via breast milk, potentially affecting infant development.
  • Lactation in women with silicone implants raises questions about potential risks to infants.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing data on silicon/silicone levels in breast milk of women with and without silicone implants.
  • To address concerns about potential risks to infants from silicone exposure during breastfeeding.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on biomaterials, lactation toxicology, and previous studies.
  • Comparison of silicon levels in breast milk and blood between women with and without silicone implants.
  • Analysis of silicon levels in alternative infant nutrition sources.

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Main Results:

  • No significant difference in mean silicon levels was found in the breast milk of women with silicone implants compared to controls (55.45 +/- 35 vs. 51.05 +/- 31 ng/ml).
  • Similarly, blood silicon levels did not significantly differ between the groups.
  • Silicon levels in commercial infant formula (4402.5 ng/ml) and cow's milk (708.94 ng/ml) were substantially higher than in breast milk.

Conclusions:

  • The review focused specifically on silicon/silicone, excluding other potential contaminants from silicone gel or elastomer shells.
  • Findings suggest that silicone implants do not lead to significantly elevated silicon in breast milk.
  • This information can assist healthcare providers in counseling women with silicone implants who plan to breastfeed.