It was released last Thursday to the American Chemical Society in Philadelphia that levels of concentration of the metal platinum are three times higher in women with breast implants than in women without, reports Women’s eNews. Eek.

Platinum is used in the production of silicone breast implants. The metal helps the silicone oil turn into the gel that gives the silicone a more “breasty” feel. The study was lead by S.V.M. Vaharaj, who discovered that not only were the concentrations high in these women, but were also evident in their children who were breast-fed after their mothers received their implants. The children that were tested also had problems with their eyesight and hearing. (but the researchers say it may or may not be linked to the platinum)

The women had a more obvious reaction to the metal. High levels of concentration can short-circuit communication with the brain. Some women had nervous tics, impaired eyesight and hearing and faulty perception. “You see green, but you perceive a full moon.” says Ernest Lykissa, co-author of the paper. “All of a sudden, your brain system is not working right.” Yikes!