Hardening of the breast, risks of cancer development, and potential interference with mammogram readings are all potential consequences of saline implant breast augmentation procedures.

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While hardening of the breast (capsular contracture) and potential interference with mammogram readings are potential consequences of saline implant breast augmentation, the risk of cancer development is not directly increased by the use of saline implants. Breast implants, whether saline or silicone, have been associated with a rare type of cancer known as breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), but this is not specific to saline implants nor is it a general breast cancer risk.

Hardening of the Breast, Risks of Cancer Development, and Potential