Silicon is one of the most common elements on earth, forming part of rocks and sand. All of us humans carry some form of Silicon in our bodies. Silicone is a man made plastic made from Silicon, oxygen and other elements. It can be in the form of liquid, gel or solid. It is used extensively in cosmetics, food preparation, medicine and medical devices like artificial joints and breast implants.

Silicone is regarded as one of the most compatible material for implanting into the human body. Reviews of recent research and scientific literature have shown no convincing evidence that Silicone gel filled breast implants causes cancer. Nor do they cause connective tissue diseases such as Scleroderma, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, or Rheumatoid Arthritis.