Breast Reconstruction/Silicone Impants?

I had mastectomy in 2004 and have silicone implants.MRI showed ruptured left implant sitting in the tissues created capsule.The implant feels firm,like a ball and not flat.I would appreciate if you could answer a few questions for me:1) Is the silicone leeking into my body now? What is the danger of silicone getting into the body? 2) Do I have to have a surgery right away? 3) What reconstruction options can you suggest, I'm 105 lbs/5 feet.Were there any advances in the implant world? Thanks!

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leak rupture 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in silicone implant 8 years post-op 090-109 lbs

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Silicone Leak?

I am sorry to hear about your problem but the good news is there are things that can be done to help you. To address your questions. The FDA has never proved that leaking silicone has caused any medical conditions in patients due to leaking silicone. Silicone implants were taken off of the market many years ago to research this problem because there were many lawsuits by people claiming that the leaking silicone was causing certain medical conditions. Silicone was NEVER taken off the market... more

Ruptured Silicone Gel Breast Implant...

I'm sorry to hear about the complication you have experienced after breast reconstruction surgery. It will be in your best interests to meet with a few well experienced board certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience achieving nice results with breast reconstruction. In the meantime, you should have some peace of mind that the ruptured silicone gel material does tend to remain in the breast implant capsule space. It sounds like your body has... more

Silicone rupture

Usually and as you describe it the silicone remains within the capsule. It may occasionally leak out of the capsule into local tissues. it is best to have it removed and replaced. It should not migrate around the body.