If a causal relationship is established, the theoretical risk of immune and unknown disorders may be low. Any risk related to silicone gel would not be associated with saline-filled implants. An increased risk of autoimmune disease is possible even from saline implants. Reliable medical laboratory tests to determine antibodies to silicone do not exist. It has not been proved that there is a relationship between silicone antibodies and disease in women with breast implants.
Additional complaints involve the musculoskeletal, skin, nervous, and immune systems.
The relationship of breast implants to these conditions has been hypothesized, although not scientifically proven. Because such disease states are rare, they are difficult to research. There is the possibility of unknown risks associated with silicone breast implants and tissue expanders. Surface contamination of implants - Skin oil, lint from surgical drapes, or talc may become deposited on the surface of the implant at the time of insertion. The consequences of this is unknown.