Ruptured implants should be removed and/or replaced.

John Philip Di Saia, 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?


John P. Di Saia, MD
12 months ago
By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello,

Remove the implants with the capsules and consider replacement with saline versus silicone-filled implants if you wish. As long as the skin/breast tissue integrity is OK, this should be possible. You need to be properly evaluated by a qualified board certified plastic surgeon to get this sorted out. 

 

Best Regards,

John Di Saia MD

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