Although they don't look a day over 20, silicone breast implants celebrate the big five-o this year. They've had their ups and downs, even bouncing back from scandal, but the 50-year-old implants have ...

(Reuters Health) - Women with silicone breast implants may have a higher risk of certain medical problems than women who don't get implants, but more research is needed to get a complete picture of ...

(Reuters Health) - Good evidence on the safety of silicone gel breast implants is still lacking almost 10 years after they were reintroduced to the U.S. market, researchers report in the Annals of ...

In January 1992 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) implemented a voluntary but strongly-urged moratorium on the sale and use of silicone breast implants pending review of additional information.

After rigorous scientific review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the marketing of silicone gel-filled breast implants made by two companies for breast reconstruction in women ...

For anyone who’s had reconstructive or cosmetic breast surgery, it’s hard not to be concerned over the Food and Drug Administration’s latest warning that textured silicone implants have been linked to ...