Breast Implants

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This paper introduces and discusses the topic of silicone breast implants in women. Specifically, it discusses why breast implants are important for the self-esteem of many women and how it has been proved they are safe and pose no threat to women's health. Silicone breast implants have been the subject of controversy because many people believe they can cause physical damage or even death to many implant patients. Because of this threat, silicone implants were removed from the market for many years. The paper shows, however, that recent studies prove implants are safe. It argues that women should be able to have this type of cosmetic surgery if they desire. They should be made aware of the risks, but should be able to make up their own minds.

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"The FDA ban and following lawsuits received massive media attention, and women everywhere began to fear breast implants of any type, but silicone was especially suspect. Several studies showed that silicone implants could at times rupture, leak, or migrate from their original locations, but medical studies had never decided what the exact health risks of these problems were (Brecher). Suddenly, all breast implants were suspect, and the implant industry settled millions of dollars in lawsuits during the time. Many experts believe that much of the hysteria over implants was fueled by the media and by over-zealous attorneys, who urged anyone with an implant to jump on the bandwagon and sue, whether or not their implants had caused any health issues."

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