It's a decision she now regrets. Last month, she had them removed for good. The breast tissue surrounding Julia's implants had become so sensitive that she could hardly touch her breasts. I decided there was nothing sexy about me. The FDA is expected to issue a final decision in mid-May.
Most observers expect it to endorse the panel's recommendations.
A Legacy of Worry Saline implants have been the only option for many women since 1992, when the FDA banned silicone implants based on concerns that they might be causing autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, arthritis, and body aches. Yet the controversy over silicone has put pressure on the FDA to take a harder look at saline. The medical industry likes to use the FDA as a shield. They believe that if the FDA has OK'd it, then that should be the end of it. That's not likely.