From silicone gel bleed chemistry to skeletal muscle and lipid alterations: clinical and in vitro evidence
Nathalie Couturier, Eve Randrianaridera, Cuong Minh Quoc Le, Hatice Mutlu, I. Pluvy, Frank Monnien, Frédéric Bibeau, Karine Anselme, Arnaud Ponche, Isabelle Brigaud
This study identifies low-molecular-weight silicone constituents from breast implants as biologically active, causing skeletal muscle and lipid alterations through chemical, clinical, and in vitro evidence.
bioRxiv · Aug 24, 2026 · PreprintBioengineering