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According to both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, breast implants have not been shown to impair breast health. Careful review of scientific research by independent groups such as the National Academy of Sciences Institute of Medicine (IOM) has found no proven link between breast implants and autoimmune or other systemic diseases in women. Breast Augmentation in NYC requires regular examinations for breast health and to evaluate the condition of your implants. After having a Breast Augmentation in NYC, you must be candid about your implants when undergoing any diagnostic breast exam.  Silicone breast implants experienced recent scrutiny but were returned to the marketplace as of December 2006, having been found to be safe and effective by the FDA.

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