Remove silicone implants when ruptured

Otto Joseph Placik, MD answers: Ruptured implant and silicone in lymph node

Should ruptured silicone implants in the lymph nodes be removed as soon as possible? Can the implants be replaced? Some doctors say the silicone isn't harmful, and there's no rush to remove/replace the implants if they're not bothersome. Is this true? What can be done?


Otto Joseph Placik, MD
9 months ago
By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

The treatment depends on which silicone implant was utlized.

The more cohesive gel impants are quite firm and do not easily spread when ruptured. However, the less cohesive gell implants can diffuse throughout the breasts. This can be quite a mess to clean up. Therefore it is best for you to find and treat these as soon as possible.

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