Every surgeon will tell you they don't last. I'm really hoping. Ms Williamson added that action was needed. Everyone knows that implant shells rupture and silicone migrates to every organ in their body. Women lose their breasts, some women end up in a wheelchair.
Some women die.
The group said surgeons are the wrong people to offer the advice as they have a financial interest in the operation going ahead. Europe has recognised that there is a problem with silicone implants and is going to do something about it. This is a victory for the hundreds of women throughout the UK and Europe who have worked tirelessly to make sure other women do not repeat their painful experience of implant surgery. Silicone breast implants are already banned in America, Japan, Canada and France. Links to more Health stories are at the foot of the page.